Cocoa’s Kiss Shrug is worked as a single rectangle with two short seams to create the sleeves, knit using simple construction with a textured twist. The bobble berry stitch keeps things interesting, so you won’t get bored. It’s a satisfying knit for adventurous beginners and a fun stitch exploration for more experienced knitters.

About the Pattern

Available Sizes: Seven (XS – 3XL)
Pattern Format: Written Pattern, No Chart
Pattern Language: English
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
PDF Format: Printer-Friendly
Bonus: Video

Techniques

Knit Flat (not in the round)
Knit & Purl Stitches
Increase & Decrease Stitches
Lace Berry Stitch
Sew Seams

Materials

Yarn Weight: Super Bulky
Yardage: 350 – 650 yards (320 – 595 meters)
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick, Fisherman
Needle Size: US 13 (9mm) Circular Needles with a 32” (80cm) Cable, or longer
Extras: Stitch Markers (optional)

Sizes + Skeins Needed

Size XS: 4 skeins
Size S: 4 skeins
Size M: 5 skeins
Size L: 5 skeins
Size XL: 6 skeins
Size 2XL: 6 skeins
Size 3XL: 7 skeins

Gauge

9 STS & 14 rows per 4” (10cm) square, knit flat using the lace berry stitch.
Always knit a gauge swatch before beginning. Block your swatch as you will your finished piece.

Is this pattern right for you?

This pattern is a good fit if you’re comfortable with knit and purl stitches and basic seaming. If you’ve tackled a few projects and are ready to try a new stitch, the bobble berry stitch is a fun next step… it’s easier than it looks. Plus, there’s dedicated video tutorial for the Lace Berry Knit Stitch is included, plus a schematic and finished size measurements to guide you through the fit.

Notes

Not reversible.
Knit top down.
Knit using the rib, garter & lace berry stitches.
The CO edge is the width, across your shoulders.
This shrug is worked as a simple rectangle, then seamed to create sleeves.
Knit flat, back & forth, using circular needles. Circular needles are used to accommodate the large number of CO stitches.