Lace Baby Shrug Knitting Pattern

One-button lace shrug

Knit a short, one-button shrug with a garter yoke and a lace body that opens over a dress or top. You can follow the lace repeat in writing or use the chart.

Confident beginner
Written directions + lace chart

Digital knitting pattern

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Choose written or charted directions for the lace
Work the back and fronts together in one piece
Knit three-quarter sleeves in the round

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What is inside the pattern?

The five-page PDF includes nine sizes, written and charted lace directions and a measurement schematic.

Is this the right level for me?

Work top down from the back neckline. Put the sleeves on hold and pick up stitches to form the back and fronts in one piece. The lace uses yarn overs and decreases, and the sleeves are knitted in the round.

Finished size & fit

Nine sizes from 3 months to 10 years. Body chest range is 40.5–71 cm. The cross-back from underarm to underarm measures 22–37 cm.

Materials needed

Use approximately 160–457 m of worsted yarn, 4 mm and 4.5 mm circular needles, matching double-pointed needles or magic loop, two markers, waste yarn, a tapestry needle and one 2 cm button.

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Plan your knitting project

Size and yarn at a glance
Size	To fit chest (cm)	Worsted yarn (m)
3 mo	40.5	160
6 mo	43	183
12 mo	45.5	206
18 mo	48.5	229
2 yr	53.5	274
4 yr	58.5	297
6 yr	63.5	343
8 yr	67.5	411
10 yr	71	457

Finished size & fit

Nine sizes from 3 months to 10 years. Body chest range is 40.5–71 cm. The cross-back from underarm to underarm measures 22–37 cm.

Yarn & tools

Use approximately 160–457 m of worsted yarn, 4 mm and 4.5 mm circular needles, matching double-pointed needles or magic loop, two markers, waste yarn, a tapestry needle and one 2 cm button.

Gauge

19 stitches and 30 rows per 10 cm in blocked stockinette on the larger needles. In blocked garter stitch on the smaller needles, aim for 19 stitches and 40 rows per 10 cm.

Construction & techniques

Picture the finished project

Back of the shrug showing the garter yoke and lace hem

The finished project

A cropped layer with the lace in view

The single button closes the yoke and lets the lace fall open beneath it. Check the cross-back measurement if you’re choosing a size to wear over another layer.

From the first stitch to the finish

Close-up of the single button and lace front

Your time with the needles

Start the lace with the format you know

Work from the written repeat if you’re new to reading charts. Both formats cover the same lace panel, so you can refer to the chart later to see how the stitches line up.

A few things before you begin

Choose your size, check your yarn and plan your first stitches.

Do I need previous lace experience?

The lace repeat uses yarn overs and decreases and is supplied in two formats. You’ll also need to pick up stitches and work the sleeves in the round.

Why use circular needles for a flat body?

The cable holds the full row of stitches. The body is worked back and forth, and the sleeves are worked in the round.

What gauge should I aim for?

19 stitches and 30 rows per 10 cm in blocked stockinette on the larger needles. In blocked garter stitch on the smaller needles, aim for 19 stitches and 40 rows per 10 cm.

How do I receive my pattern?

After payment, follow the download link with your order. Save the file so you can return to the instructions when you’re ready to make it.

Make your lace baby shrug

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Lace Baby Shrug Knitting Pattern