Shayna Shrug by Katrina Walser

Shayna Shrug

Knitting
September 2021
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in with larger needle in Tiny Twist Stitch pattern after wet blocking
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
1094 - 1230 yards (1000 - 1125 m)
(M, L, XL, 2X) To fit bust (approx.) 32-35 (36-39, 40-43, 44-47, 48-51)”. To fit shoulder to shoulder measurement of 15 (16, 17, 17.5, 18)”.
English

Shayna is an exploration in subtle stitch patterns and beginner friendly knits. The shrug is a simple, large rectangle knit flat in an easy twist stitch pattern with a thick seed stitch border on the top and bottom edges. It’s then folded in half and seamed up the sides, stopping short of the fold to make the armholes. Lastly, the sleeve borders are added by picking up around the armholes and knitting in seed stitch in the round for a few inches.

Time: 1 Week Project

Skill Level: Easy

Materials:

Yarn:
Rowan Cotton Cashmere (85% cotton, 15% cashmere; 137 yards 125 meters/50 grams): 221 Morning Sky (8 (8, 8, 9, 9) balls)

Needles:
US size 6 (4.0 mm) 32” circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge
US size 5 (3.75 mm) 32” circular needles or one size smaller than main needle

Notions:
Tapestry needle, crochet hook (optional)

Special Stitches: Tiny Twist Stitch Pattern

Pattern Notes:

To work the side seams, you can either use mattress stitch (https://youtu.be/46IUyefCkXA) or a crochet hook (https://youtu.be/NG0IeXAVtaw)

Bust measurement is approximate – use shoulder to shoulder measurement for the best fit.