Quick-ish Shrug Sweater Knitting Pattern
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About the Pattern
Available Sizes: This downloadable PDF pattern is available in 7 (XS – 3XL) sizes, which you can get on in my shop. Scroll down to get the size MEDIUM for free!
Sizes: Seven (XS – 3XL)
Pattern Format: Written Pattern, No Chart
Pattern Language: English
Skill Level: Beginner & Advanced Beginner versions
PDF Format: Printer Friendly
Pattern Name: Knitcation
Techniques
Here are some of the knitting skills you need to know before getting started:
Knit Flat
Knit & Purl Stitches
Sew Seams
Yarn & Substitutions
Yarn Weight: Super Bulky
Yardage: 309 – 594 yards (282 – 543 meters)
Suggested Yarn: Yarnalia, Softy
Yarn Color: Antique Ivory
Here are some alternative yarns that will work great:
- Wool and the Gang Crazy Sexy Wool
- We Are Knitters The Wool
- Cascade Yarns, Spuntaneous
Needles & Notions
Needle Size: US 17 (12mm) Knitting Needles with a 40″ (100cm) Cable
Extras: Stitch markers (optional)
Gauge
7 STS & 12 rows per 4” (10cm) square, knit flat in the moss stitch
Sizes
Get all 7 (XS – 3XL) sizes in this downloadable PDF. Scroll down to get the size MEDIUM for free!
| Size | W” | x | L” | # of CO STS (width) | # of rows (length) | Skeins Needed | Meters Needed | Yards Needed |
| M | 42 | x | 30 | 73 | 90 | 8.00 | 360 | 394 |
*The width measurement is measured from wrist to wrist.
*The length measurement is measured from top (neck) to bottom (bum).
Fun Fact:
According to Scientific America “A person’s arm span is about equal to their height.” Taking that fun fact into consideration, you may want to knit more or fewer rows than recommended in the chart, depending on your height.
Side Note:
The length will depend upon your height. I’m 5’ 9” (175cm) with a long torso, I made mine 30” (72cm) long, just below my bum, so it covers my bum and so that it has that “scoop” to it that I like.
Notes
- Reversible.
- Knit top down.
- Knit using the moss stitch.
- This is knit in a rectangle with the sides sewn to create “sleeves.”
- The CO edge is the width, across your shoulders, measured from wrist to wrist.
- Knit flat, back & forth on circular needles, which are used to accommodate the large number of stitches, do not join in the round.
Knitting Abbreviations
*– * – repeat between * to end of row
BO – bind-off in pattern
CO – cast-on (long-tail cast-on method)
K – knit stitches (K1 means to knit 1 stitch)
P – purl stitches (P2 means to purl 2 stitches)
RS – right side
STS – stitches
WS – wrong side
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Beginner Knitting Pattern
CO the number of STS from the Size Chart above.
Row 1: *K1, P1* K1,
Row 2: *P1, K1* (knit the knits, purl the purls)
Row 3: *P1, K1* K1, INC1 (knit the purls, purl the knits)
Row 4: *K1, P1* INC1 (knit the knits, purl the purls)
Repeat rows 1-4 until desired length, see the Size Chart above.
BO loosely in pattern.
Steam blocking lightly before sewing the sleeves.
Advanced Beginner Knitting Pattern
CO the number of STS from the Size Chart above.
Row 1: WYIF S1PW *K1, P1* last 2 stitches K1, WYIF S1PW
Row 2: K1TBL *P1, K1* last stitch K1TBL (knit the knits, purl the purls)
Row 3: WYIF S1PW *P1, K1* last 2 stitches K1, WYIF S1PW (knit the purls, purl the knits)
Row 4: K1TBL *K1, P1* last stitch K1TBL (knit the knits, purl the purls)
Repeat rows 1-4 until desired length, see the Size Chart above.
BO loosely in pattern.
Steam blocking lightly before sewing the sleeves.
How to Create the Sleeves
Lay it flat, with the wrong side up.
On one side, bring the CO and BO corners together, with the garter stitch edges together.
Sew from the corner up 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 all your ends.
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