Knitted Chunky Bolero Shrug

The Knitted Chunky Bolero Shrug is a cozy and stylish addition to any outfit, perfect for adding a touch of warmth and flair. With its chunky knit design and chic bolero style, this versatile piece can effortlessly elevate your look. Whether you're heading out for a casual lunch with friends or a night on the town, this shrug is sure to become a wardrobe staple. Its soft material feels luxurious against the skin, making it a comfortable and fashionable choice for any occasion. Embrace the colder weather with a playful and trendy flair by adding the Knitted Chunky Bolero Shrug to your collection!

MATERIALS

– Lion Brand Wool Ease Yarn

• Blue Heather x 2(2,2,3,3,3,4,4,4)

(Weight 4 Medium, 197yd, 3oz)

– CLOVER Single Point Knitting Needle, Size 6 (4.0mm)

– 15mm knitting needle

– Tapestry Needle

– Measuring Tape

– Scissors

– Stitch marker

– Patience

FINISHED SIZING

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS (IN.) :

Total Length : 51(53, 55, 57, 59, 61, 63, 65, 67)”

Sleeve length (one sleeve) : 24(26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40)”

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS (CM.) :

Total Length : 130(134, 138, 142, 146, 150, 154, 158, 162)cm

Sleeve length (one sleeve) : 61(66, 71, 76, 81, 86, 91, 96, 101)cm

ABBREVIATIONS/KEY

• CO – cast on / cast off
• K – knit
• P – purl
• m1r – make one right
• Rs – right side
• Ws – wrong side
• Sk – skip
• Sts – Stitch
• Rep – repeat

GAUGE

10 sts x 16 rows in 15mm knitting needles in the special ribbing stitch = 4″

NOTES

– Model is 5’3” tall, has a bust of 33″ or 84cm for reference and the bolero is shown in size S.

– If you are between sizes, size up for an even more oversized fit or size down for a slightly slimmer fit

– Sizing listed in the pattern will be in XS, Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL

– Size XS, Small, Medium (two skeins) // Large, XL, 2XL (three skeins) // 3XL, 4XL, 5XL (four skeins)

– This pattern is written in US terms

Knit Chunky Bolero Shrug

Sleeve x2

Using a 4mm knitting needle, co 23(28, 33, 38, 43, 48, 53, 58, 63)

R1: *K2, P2* Repeat all across. (23, 28, 33, 38, 43, 48, 53, 58, 63)

Repeat R1 for a total of 12(14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28) rows.

Using a 15mm knitting needle

R13 (15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29): K1, M1R (46, 56, 66, 76, 86, 96, 106, 116, 126)

R14 (16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30): K2, *P1, K3* until the last three stitches. P1, K2. (46, 56, 66, 76, 86, 96, 106, 116, 126)

R15 (17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31): P1, *K3, P1* until the end of the row (46, 56, 66, 76, 86, 96, 106, 116, 126)

Repeat for a total number of 94(96, 98, 100, 102, 104, 106, 108, 110) rows for one sleeve before casting off and leaving a long yarn tail before tying it off.

Repeat for two sleeves.

Assembly

Fold each sleeve in half and sew it together depending on how loose you want your shrug to fall on your shoulders. I sewed my sleeves together at around 2/3 of the total length for both sleeves, then sewed the two sleeves by connecting them at the cast off edge.