Veil Stitch Shrug
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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!
Check out my blog
© 2008 Kellann Knits
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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)
Figure 2
, 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!
Questions or comments
Check out my blog www.kellannknits.blogspot.com or e-mail me
© 2008 Kellann Knits / Designed by Kelly Morris / All rights reserved
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X” on the left needle and
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on each side, shorter for
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Single crochet through both layers of fabric for
. Continue sc around opening (selvage edges, do not sc this area closed)
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