Knitting Textured Cozy Oversized Shrug Free Pattern

Textured Cozy Oversized Shrug

Materials

• Chunky Weight Yarn (approximately 800-1200 yards depending on size)
• Needles: US size 11 (8mm) circular needles
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors

Stitch Abbreviations

• k = knit
• p = purl
• k2tog = knit two together
• yo = yarn over

Gauge

12 stitches and 16 rows = 4" in pattern stitch.

Finished Measurements

Width: 28" (adjustable), Length: 26" (from neck to hem)

Instructions

1. Cast on 100 stitches using the long-tail method.
2. Set up for pattern: (Row 1) *k2, p2; repeat from * to end of row.
3. Row 2: *p2, k2; repeat from * to end of row.
4. Continue alternating Row 1 and Row 2 until the piece measures 24" from the cast-on edge.
5. Knit 4 rows in garter stitch (k all stitches) for the neck edge, then bind off loosely.
6. For the sleeves, pick up 40 stitches along each side of the shrug and work in the same textured pattern until each sleeve measures 12" long. Bind off all stitches.
7. Using the tapestry needle, weave in all ends.
8. Block your shrug gently to open up the stitches and enhance the texture.

Customization

This shrug can be made in any size by adjusting the number of cast-on stitches and the length of the body and sleeves to your preference!

Care Instructions

Hand wash cold and lay flat to dry.

Happy Knitting!