Best Buds Knit Cocoon Shrug Pattern

A cocoon shrug is a great introduction to making garments because the shaping is minimal. You begin with a flat rectangle, fold it in half lengthwise and add a collar and cuffs. I designed a coordinating knit and crochet version of this pattern. Make one, or make them both!

Brava Worsted Yarn by Knit Picks

Color Solstice Heather

You will need 5 (5, 6, 8) balls.

What you will need:

• 908 (1090, 1308, 1570) yds or 830 (996, 1196, 1435)m #4 worsted weight yarn
• US9 (5.5mm) knitting needles
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

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Note: The body fabric of the shrug can be knit on either straight or circular knitting needles. The collar is worked in the round with many stitches and willl need a circular set of knitting needles with a minimum of 32 in cord length. The sleeve cuffs can either be worked in a small set of circular knitting needles, or with the magic loop technique with a larger set of circular knitting needles. You could also knit the cuffs flat in rows on straight needles and sew the seam to close at the end.

Shown in:

Knit Picks Yarns Brava Worsted; 100% acrylic, #4 worsted weight yarn; 218 yds per 100g ball; color Clarity, 5 (5, 6, 8) balls.

Gauge: 13 sts / 15 rows = 4 in (10cm) in blocked floral stitch pattern

Finished Size: XS/S, M/L, 1X/2X, 3X/4X

Sample shown in M/L

Stitch Guide: Cast on (CO), bind off (BO), yarn over (yo), knit (k), knit cast on (KCO), slip slip knit (ssk), knit 2 together (k2tog) and purl (p).

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