confection A shizknit pattern by Tonya Wagner

This baby shrug is the perfect item for the transition to spring!
With no buttons or zippers, dressing your baby is a breeze. Knit
top-down, this quick knit has minimal seaming.

SIZE
3 months [6 months , 12 months, 18 months, 24 months]

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Back 10.25[10.75, 11.25, 11.75, 12.25] inches

MATERIALS
Blue Sky Alpacas Dyed Cotton [100% organically grown
cotton, 150 yd/137 m per 100g skein]; 1[1,1,2,2] skein(s).

1 16-inch US #8/5.0 mm circular needle

2 Stitch markers
Stitch holder or scrap yarn
Tapestry needle

GAUGE
16 sts/24 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch

the shizknit
hand knits and original patterns by tonya wagner
1336 Lydia Street * Louisville, Kentucky 40217 * 502.618.1337 * www.theshizknit.com * tonyawagner@theshizknit.com
 PATTERN
PATTERN NOTES
Using circular needle, CO 25 sts.
The folloing abbreviations are used in this pattern. A full
list of standard abbreviations can be found at Row 1 (WS): P5, pm, p15, pm, p5. The stitches in the
http://www.theshizknit.com. middle will be the back of the garment, and the stitches
on either side will be the sleeves.
* = repeat instructions following the asterisk as directed Row 2 (RS): Kfb in first st, *k to 1 st before marker, kfb, sl
BO = bind off m, kfb, rep from *, k to last st, kfb in last st.
CO = cast on Row 3 (WS): Purl.
foll = follow/follows/following Repeat rows 2 and 3 12[13, 14, 15, 16] more times. You
K or k = knit have 103[109, 115, 121, 127] sts distributed as foll: 31
k2tog = knit two stitches together (a decrease) [33, 35, 37, 39] sts, m, 41[43, 45, 47, 49] sts, m, 31[33,
kfb = knit into front and back of stitch (an increase) 35, 37, 39] sts.
m = marker
P or p = purl Next RS row: K to first marker and turn.
patt = pattern(s)
pm = place marker Place sts for back and second sleeve on holder or scrap
rep = repeat(s) yarn.
RS = right side
sl = slip Working only on the sleeve stitches, work in St st for 3
st(s) = stitches [3.5, 4.5, 5, 5.5] inches.
St st = Stockinette stitch
WS = wrong side Eyelet Row (RS): K1, *yo, k2tog, rep from * to end.
yo = yarn over
Work ribbing as foll:
A note on picking up and knitting stitches Row 1 (WS): P1, *k1, p1, rep from * to end.
Row 2 (RS): K1, *p1, k1, rep from * to end.
Knitters often pick up stitches to add a border to a knit Rep 2 rib rows once more.
piece. If you're uncertain about picking up and knitting BO in patt.
stitches, you can consult the tutorial at
http://www.theshizknit.com. Place back sts on holder or scrap yarn.

With RS facing, rejoin yarn to sleeve sts and work as the

first sleeve.

With tapestry needle, sew sleeve seams using mattress

stitch.

With RS facing, rejoin yarn on the back sts. Work 3[5, 7,

9, 11] rows in St st. After the last row, pick up and knit
22[25, 27, 30, 33] sts on right side of back and first
raglan, 25 sts for top of sleeves and neck, and 22[25, 27,
30, 33] sts on second raglan and left side of back. See
pattern notes if you would like more information about
picking up stitches. 110[118, 124, 132, 140] sts.

Pm to indicate beg of round. K 1 row. Work 3 rows in

k1, p1 rib. BO in patt.

FINISHING
Weave in ends.

Copyright © 2008 by Tonya Wagner. Do not sell items made from this pattern without written permission from the designer.