The Sofia Shrug is a lightweight, cropped shrug with an i-cord closure at the front. It is knit from the top down and has a drop shoulder construction with a slightly boxy silhouette and flared sleeves.

The body is knit flat with increases for the neckline, the sleeves are picked up and knit in the round, and the front neckline edging is picked up and knit flat. The i-cord ties are knit separately and sewn on to the front.

Sizes:
1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8)

Final Measurements:
Bust Circumference:
34 (35) 37 (39) 42 (45) 48 (52) inches
86.4 (88.9) 94 (99.1) 106.9 (114) 121.9 (132.1) cm

Body Length:
13.5 (14) 14.5 (15) 16 (16.5) 17 (18) inches
34.3 (35.6) 36.8 (38.1) 40.6 (41.9) 43.2 (45.7) cm
Body length is measured from the top point of the neck band down to the hem

Size Guide:
The Sofia Shrug is designed to have approx. 1-3” 2.5-7.6cm of positive ease.

The sizes 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) are designed to fit a bust measurement of:
31-33 (33-34) 34-36 (36-38) 38-41 (41-44) 44-47.5 (47.5-51) inches
78.7-83.8 (83.8-86.4) 86.4-91.4 (91.4-96.5) 96.5-104.1 (104.1-111.8) 111.8-120.7 (120.7-129.5) cm

Please note these sizes will only be met if you are knitting to the required gauge, pick the best size based on your bust measurement.

The sample in the photo is knit in a size 2, fitting a bust measurement of 34” 86.4cm, with a finished measurement of 35” 91.4cm, giving 1” of ease.

Yarn:
250 (250) 250 (300) 300 (300) 350 (350)g of fingering weight yarn.

Sample is knit in:
Juniper Moon Herriot Fine in the color Black River Stone 2006 (100g = 420m 459yds)

Needles:
Circular Needles: 4mm US6 and 3.5mm US4 needles, or needle size required to meet pattern gauge.
Cable Lengths: 16” 40cm for sleeves and 32”/40” 80/100cm for body
Optional: 3.5mm DPNs (for knitting i-cord)

Gauge:
23 Stitches x 33 Rows = 4” x 4” 10cm x 10 cm in stockinette on 4mm needles (or needle size required to meet gauge)

The Sofia Shrug is designed to have a looser gauge than is typical to give the finished garment a very loose and lightweight fabric. You could use a heavier weight yarn as well as long as you still meet gauge.

Additional Materials:
Stitch Marker
Tapestry Needle
Waste yarn or extra needle cables for putting stitches on hold
Optional: 2 Removable Stitch Markers (or safety pins)

Techniques Used:
Long Tail Cast-On, German Short Rows, Picking Up Stitches, Increases, Decreases, Backwards Loop Cast-On, Tubular Bind-Off, Knitting I-Cord

If you have any questions about this pattern please feel free to contact @allisonroseshaw on Instagram or email allisonrosecreates@gmail.com

If you share any pictures of work you make with this pattern on social media please tag me
(@allisonroseshaw) and use the hashtag #SofiaShrug - I’d love to see what you make!