Veil Stitch ShrugA well-known stitch variation used to create a simple “knit

SIZE:

Customizable (try-on as you go)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: (Model

Arm Opening (width) – 24” (will be less for smaller sizes)

Full Length – 36”(fully stretched, will be less for smaller sizes)

YARN:

Any fun, bulky yarn (or combination of

2 Karabella Barbados - color 568 [Bulky

1 Karabella Jewels - color 3825 [Bulky 12ply 7wpi, 105 yds]

GAUGE:

NO GAUGE, because of this stitch pattern this shrug is incredibly stretchy!

NEEDLES:

Varies by yarn choice -

Size US#17/12.75 Straight (14” will work the best or knit back

OTHER ITEMS NEEDED:

Crochet Hook US- H/5 (size will depend on yarn picked)

Safety pins or something to hold work together while you SC around edge

SKILLS TO COMPLETE THIS SHRUG

Cast On Bind Off

Knit Stitch Single Crochet

Veil Stitch (explained below)

Veil Stitch Shrug known stitch variation used to create a simple “knit-in-a-day” shrug put in print by Kelly Morris “Kellann

(Model - L/XL)

(will be less for smaller sizes)

, will be less for smaller sizes))

Any fun, bulky yarn (or combination of yarns) will work wonderfully, about 100 yds total)

Bulky 12ply 7wpi, 51 yds]

color 3825 [Bulky 12ply 7wpi, 105 yds] (a slight bit may be used on second ball for

of this stitch pattern this shrug is incredibly stretchy!

Size US#17/12.75 Straight (14” will work the best or knit back-and-forth on circular)

H/5 (size will depend on yarn picked)

Safety pins or something to hold work together while you SC around edge

SKILLS TO COMPLETE THIS SHRUG:

Bind Off

Single Crochet

Kellann” from Kellannknits

, about 100 yds total)

be used on second ball for larger sizes)

ABBREVIATIONS:

co – Cast on

k – Knit

vs – Veil Stitch

bo – Bind off

sc – Single Crochet

Veil Stitch Explained: (Hint: wrap a rubber band around the end of you needle so your stitches won’t fall off!

Insert stitch on left needle as if to knit. (

Wrap yarn around right needle as normal (Knit stitch)

Next bring yarn under and up around left needle.

Then around right needle (as if to knit again) and through middle of both needles

You should now have what looks like an “X” on the left needle.

Lastly pull the last wrap (the one going through the center of the needles) under the “

move “X” off left needle. One veil stitch made.

PATTERN:

Co 24(s) (28(m), 32(l), 36(xl)) these #’s are approximate, yarn choice will determine actual co #

Rows 1-4: k

Row 5: work vs across

Row 6: k

Repeat rows 5 and 6 until piece measures 36”

smaller sizes) ending with k 4 rows

Bind off loosely, weave in all ends

Figure 1: Fold finished fabric in half lengthwise (

Figure 1

Figure 2: Use safety pins to pin 2” in, from edge,

the full 2” pinned, starting on right side. Continue sc around opening (selvage edges, do not sc this area closed)

and the other 2” pinned section. Weave in all ends and enjoy!

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wrap a rubber band around the end of you needle so your stitches won’t fall off!

(It helps to hold your needles perpendicular to each

Wrap yarn around right needle as normal (Knit stitch)

up around left needle.

(as if to knit again) and through middle of both needles.

You should now have what looks like an “X” on the left needle.

the last wrap (the one going through the center of the needles) under the “X” on the left needle and

One veil stitch made.

) these #’s are approximate, yarn choice will determine actual co #

measures 36” (width across shoulders plus 4”, 2”on each side,

Fold finished fabric in half lengthwise (“hotdog” for all of you with little ones)

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, from edge, on each end. Single crochet through both lay

. Continue sc around opening (selvage edges, do not sc this area closed)

Weave in all ends and enjoy!

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