The SHRUG 01 Knitting Pattern is an advanced beginner pattern for knitting a versatile ribbed shrug that can be worn around the shoulders or styled as an oversized cowl.

Worked entirely in 1×1 ribbing, SHRUG 01 creates a soft, highly stretchy fabric with a simple, modern silhouette. The seamless tube construction allows the piece to stretch comfortably around the shoulders while remaining relaxed and cozy when worn around the neck.

The downloadable PDF includes clear written instructions, sizing and finished measurements, yarn requirements, gauge information, and technique guidance to help you complete your project.

ABOUT THE PATTERN

SHRUG 01 is worked seamlessly in the round using 1×1 rib stitch throughout.

The simple tube construction requires no shaping, increases, decreases, seaming, cables, lace, or colourwork. The naturally stretchy ribbed fabric allows the finished piece to be worn two ways — stretched over the shoulders as a shrug or gathered around the neck as an oversized cowl.

Pattern Type: Shrug / Cowl
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Construction: Worked seamlessly in the round
Yarn Weight: Bulky
Sizes: One Size

SKILL LEVEL

ADVANCED BEGINNER

This pattern is suitable for knitters comfortable with:

Casting on

Knit stitches

Purl stitches

1×1 rib stitch

Joining and working in the round

Binding off

Weaving in ends

SIZES + FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Sizes Included:
One Size

Designed to Fit:
Approximately 32–40” / 81–102 cm bust/chest circumference when worn around the shoulders.

Finished Measurements:

Circumference, relaxed: 26” / 66 cm

Width, laid flat: 13” / 33 cm

Length: 18” / 45.5 cm

Fit Note:
SHRUG 01 is designed with a highly stretchy 1×1 ribbed fabric. When worn as a shrug, the ribbing expands to stretch comfortably around the shoulders. When worn as a cowl, the fabric remains more relaxed and gathers naturally around the neck.

YARN + GAUGE

Suggested Yarn:
Lion Brand Hue & Me

Yarn Weight:
Bulky / CYC #5

Yarn Requirements:
One Size: approximately 274 yd / 250 m
2 skeins / 250 g total

Gauge:
14 stitches × 14 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in 1×1 rib stitch

Suggested Needles:
5.5 mm / US 9 circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
24” / 60 cm–32” / 80 cm cable

Notions:

Yarn needle

Stitch markers

Beginning-of-round marker

Scissors

Full yarn, needle, gauge, and notion information is included in the PDF pattern.

CONSTRUCTION + TECHNIQUES

This pattern includes the following techniques:

Casting on

Joining to work in the round

Working with circular needles

Knit stitches

Purl stitches

1×1 rib stitch

Binding off

Weaving in ends

NORWEGIAN KNITTING TUTORIALS

M1R KNIT specializes in teaching the Norwegian knitting method, a continental-style knitting technique with the working yarn held in the left hand.

You do not need to use the Norwegian knitting method to make this pattern unless specifically stated.

Visit M1R KNIT on YouTube for knitting tutorials demonstrating techniques using the Norwegian knitting method.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

✔ Complete downloadable PDF knitting pattern
✔ Step-by-step written instructions
✔ Sizing and finished measurements
✔ Yarn requirements
✔ Needle and notion information
✔ Gauge information
✔ Pattern abbreviations and technique notes
✔ Finished measurement schematic
✔ M1R KNIT tutorial resources
✔ Original M1R KNIT design

DIGITAL DOWNLOAD

This listing is for a DIGITAL PDF KNITTING PATTERN ONLY.

No physical product or finished knitted item will be shipped.

Your pattern will be available for digital download after purchase.

USAGE + COPYRIGHT

For personal, non-commercial use only.

Items made from this pattern may not be sold.

Pattern may not be shared, copied, reproduced, or redistributed.

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