Summer Shrug Knitting Pattern

Knit a Lace Shrug You'll Actually Want to Wear

Most summer layers end up too heavy, too stiff, or too plain to bother with. This one is light, open, and finished with delicate lace on the sleeves so it reads as something special without being fussy.

If you've tackled lace before and want a project that shows off your skill without fighting you every step, this fits that gap well.

Skill Level: Intermediate
Finished Size: Fits bust 32–47 in (82–120 cm). Back body width S-M: 13 in / L: 14 in / XL: 15 in / XXL: 16 in. Total length 28 in (71 cm).

• Knit seamlessly sleeve to sleeve, so there's no seaming a back panel to front pieces — the construction is clean and the process flows in one continuous direction
• Lace panels frame the sleeves; the back stays in simple stockinette, which means the detailed work is contained and manageable rather than running through the whole piece
• Works across four sizes (S-M through XXL) with a full schematic, so you can check the finished measurements against your body before you start

          "I love how the lace sits on the sleeves — it's the part people notice first."

Materials

• 100% Italian Cotton, DK/light weight, 50 g / 125 m (136 yds) per ball; 5 balls (S-M/L) or 6 balls (XL/XXL)
• Needles: US 10 (6 mm) and US 8 (5 mm), straight or circular
• Stitch markers, scissors