This is a free beginner scoop shrug knitting pattern that I designed so that anyone can knit it! It has a simple texture that lays flat and you can easily alter to fit your body and style. To keep the math at a minimum, it doesn’t have a border, it has a pretty slip stitch edge.

About:

Available Sizes: Six
Sizes: S – 3XL
Pattern Format: Written Pattern, No Chart
Pattern Language: English
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
PDF Format: Printer Friendly

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Techniques:

Knit Flat {Back & Forth}
Knit & Purl Stitches
Clean Edge

Materials:

Yarn Weight: Super Bulky
Yardage:318 – 742 yards {291 – 678 meters}
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick
Needle Size: US 15 {10mm} Circular Needles with a 32″ {80cm} Cable, or longer

Yarn Substitutes:

Cascade Lana Grande
Lang Yarns Virginia
Phildar Phil Alaska
Rowan Big Wool Yarn
MillaMia Super Chunky

Read more about yarn substitutions here {+ video}.

Sizes:

S: 24 x 40” {61-101cm} 3-4 skeins
M: 26 x 42” {66-107cm}, 4-5 skeins
L: 28 x 44” {71-112cm}, 4-5 skeins
XL: 30 x 46” {76-117cm}, 5-6 skeins
2XL: 32 x 48” {81-123cm}, 5-6 skeins
3XL: 34 x 50” {86-127cm}, 6-7 skeins

Details:

Gauge: 6 STS & 12 rows per 4” {10cm} square, knit in the pattern below

Notes:

Not reversible.
CO edge is the length.
Length is measured from shoulder to bum.
Width is measured from shoulder to shoulder.
Knit using a variation of the broken rib knit stitch.
Knit flat, back & forth, using circular needles.
A circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of CO stitches.

Picture Details:

Shrug Measurements: 30″ x 46″ {76cm x 117cm}
Shrug Weight: 1lb 10oz {740g}
Model is 5’9″ {175cm}, 130lbs with a 33″ {84cm} chest, 27″ {68cm} waist wearing an XL poncho.

Etsy Reviews:

This pattern is very clear. I’m making this out of a super chunky NORO yarn. It’s gorgeous.
-Yvonne

This pattern is awesome! Love it!!!
–Janet

Nice easy fun to make
–Mary

Knits up quick and easy.
–Jennifer