Cazimi Shrug - Intermediate Knit Shrug Pattern
Stylish Knit Shrug
Bulky fast project
Mindless repeats
Intarsia colorwork
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The Cazimi Shrug is worked entirely in Granite Lace Stitch, using intarsia colorwork technique. Intarsia could be considered an intermediate technique, but is quite simple. Once and/or if you’re comfortable working with multiple colors and changing colors, this simple color blocked print is easy to work up. Each color-block consists of the same number of rows and stitches, making for simple mindless stitching.
DESCRIPTION
The Cazimi Shrug offers a fresh twist on traditional lace knitting, combining open work with contemporary colorblocking for a truly modern look. It’s the perfect layering piece for adding a touch of elegance and visual interest to any outfit. Garter stitch encapsulates Granite Lace Stitch texture throughout.
PATTERN NOTES
This shrug is knit flat in one piece. Sleeves are created by seaming at end of project. Pattern is written for sizes as shown size 1(2,3,4,5). Highlight all totals pertaining to desired size for clarity. The pattern begins after 8 rows of purls.
Size 1(XS/S)
Size 2(M)
Size 3(L/XL)
Size 4(2X/3X)
Size 5(4X/5X)
MATERIALS
2(2,3,4,4) skeins each Hue and Me, Gamay [617-113BF] - Color A, Hyacinth [617-141U] - Color B
NOTIONS
US 11/8mm needles
Scissors
Tapestry needle
GAUGE (4 x 4")/(10 x 10cm)
10 sts x 16 rows in Granite Lace Stitch, blocked
ABBREVIATIONS (US Terms)
CO - Cast On
k - knit
k2tog - knit 2 together
p - purl
p2sso - pass 2 slipped stitches over
rep - repeat
RS - Right Side
sl - slip
ssk - slip slip knit
st(s) - stitch(es)
WS - Wrong Side
yo - yarn over
[ ] - Indicates a repeat
SPECIALTY STITCH
Granite Lace Stitch -
(multiple of 4) + 1 stitches
Row 1(RS): k 1, [p 3, k 1] to end.
Row 2(and all WS rows): p all.
Row 3: rep Row 1.
Row 5: ssk, [yo, k 1, yo, sl 2, k 1, p2sso] to last 3 sts, yo, k 1, yo, k2tog.
Row 7: p 2, [k 1, p 3] to end.
Row 9: rep Row 7.
Row 11: k 1, [yo, sl 2, k 1, p2sso, yo, k 1] to end.
PATTERN
With Color A
LTCO 81 (89, 93, 97, 101) sts, purl 8 rows.
Row 1(RS): p 4, ssk, [yo, k 1, yo, sl 2, k 1, p2sso] to last 7 sts, yo, k 1, yo, k2tog, p 4.
Row 2(and all WS rows): p all.
Row 3: p 6, [k 1, p 3] to last 7 sts, k 1, p 6.
Row 5: rep Row 3.
Row 7: p 4, [k 1, yo, sl 2, k 1, p2sso, yo] to last 5 sts, k 1, p 4.
Row 9: p 4, [k 1, p 3] to last 5 sts, k 1, p 4.
Row 11: rep Row 9.
Row 12: rep Row 2.
[SIZES 1 & 2 ONLY]
Rows 13-36: rep Rows 1-12 (2) more times.
With Color B
Rows 37-72: rep Rows 1-12 (3) more times.
Row 73: rep Row 1.
P 8 rows.
Bind off.
[SIZE 3 ONLY]
Rows 13-36: rep Rows 1-12 (2) more times.
Rows 37-46: rep Rows 1-10.
With Color B
Rows 47-48: rep Rows 11-12.
Rows 49-84: rep Rows 1-12 (3) more times.
Rows 85-91: rep Rows 1-7.
P 8 rows.
Bind off.
SPECIALTY STITCH CHART
[SIZE 4 ONLY]
Rows 13-48: rep Rows 1-12 (3) more times.
Rows 49-58: rep Rows 1-10.
With Color B
Rows 59-60: rep Rows 11-12.
Rows 61-108: rep Rows 1-12 (4) more times.
Rows 109-115: rep Rows 1-7.
P 8 rows.
Bind off.
[SIZE 5 ONLY]
Rows 13-60: rep Rows 1-12 (4) more times.
Rows 61-66: rep Rows 1-6.
With Color B
Rows 67-72: rep Rows 7-12.
Rows 73-132: rep Rows 1-12 (5) more times.
P 8 rows.
Bind off.
FINISHING
Block to final measurements before seaming. Fold panel in half horizontally (hamburger fold at color change). Starting from a corner edge on a short side of your rectangle (opposite folded edge), seam from corner towards center of the long side of your panel, and break yarn. See table above, Repeat on opposite side to finish 2nd sleeve, break yarn, and weave in remaining ends.
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