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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 & Mobile 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} Knitting Needles with a 32″ {80cm} Cable, or longer
Yarn Substitutes:
Phildar Phil Alaska
Read more about yarn substitutions here {+ video}.
Sizes:
Size S: 24 x 40” {61-101cm}, CO 55 STS, 3-4 skeins
Size M: 26 x 42” {66-107cm}, CO 58 STS, 4-5 skeins
Size L: 28 x 44” {71-112cm}, CO 61 STS, 4-5 skeins
Size XL: 30 x 46” {76-117cm}, CO 64 STS, 5-6 skeins
Size 2XL: 32 x 48” {81-123cm}, CO 67 STS, 5-6 skeins
Size 3XL: 34 x 50” {86-127cm}, CO 70 STS, 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.
Pattern, Knit Flat {Back & Forth}:
CO the number of STS from the “Size” section above.
Row 1 {WS}: WYIF S1PW *P2, K1* P2, WYIF S1PW
Row 2 {RS}: K1TBL *K* K1TBL
Repeat rows 1-2 until it’s the size you’d like, ending on a WS row.
BO in the Row 1 pattern, creating a stretchier BO than if you used all knit STS.
Block before seaming sleeves, if desired.
Size Alterations:
CO in multiples of 3 +4 {the 3 stitches are inside the *-*, 4 stitches are outside}.
To make it larger or smaller: measure from your shoulder to bottom of bum, this is your CO length. If you want more “scoop” add a few inches to your CO length. CO enough stitches to get your desired length and then knit
until it’s your desired width, sew seams and it’s ready to wear.
For the width, I knit mine from mid-forearm to mid-forearm.
To be as accurate as possible, it’s best if you knit a swatch so you know your gauge and then you can do the math to figure out how many stitches you need to cast-on. Or, if you’re like me, you can wing it. :)
How to Create the Sleeves:
Lay it flat, with the wrong side up.
On a short side, bring the CO and BO corners together.
Sew from the edge in, to create the sleeves.
How far up you sew depends on the size you’re making. I sewed mine up about 6” {15cm}.
Repeat on the other side.
Weave in the ends.
Abbreviations:
* – * – repeat between *
BO – bind-off in pattern
CO – cast-on {long-tail cast-on method}
K – knit stitches {K1 means to knit 1 stitch}
K1TBL – knit 1 stitch through the back loop
P – purl stitches {P2 means to purl 2 stitches}
RS – right side
S1PW – slip one stitch purl-wise
STS – stitches
WS – wrong side
WYIF – with yarn in front
Gauge:
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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
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