Sleeve Shrug and Pull-On Hat in Sirdar Alpine - 8280 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Alpine 8280 – Sleeve Shrug and Pull-On Hat Knitting Pattern (Downloadable PDF)

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Sirdar (pattern number 8280) includes instructions for two coordinating accessories: a Sleeve Shrug and a Pull-On Hat, both knitted in Sirdar Alpine yarn in shade F227 / 409. The pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty and is worked on 10mm (UK 000 / USA 15) knitting needles, making it a satisfying project for knitters who are comfortable with shaping and multi-size instructions.

Sleeve Shrug

What Is Being Made

The Sleeve Shrug is a stylish, minimalist cover-up that wraps around the shoulders and arms. Rather than a full garment body, it focuses on the sleeves and a connecting back panel, creating an elegant layering piece. It is worked sideways, meaning construction begins at one cuff edge and progresses across the back to the opposite cuff — a clever technique that produces neat, continuous fabric with minimal seaming.

Sizing

The Sleeve Shrug is available in six sizes to fit the following bust measurements:

• 81/86 cm (32/34 in)
• 91/97 cm (36/38 in)
• 102/107 cm (40/42 in)
• 112/117 cm (44/46 in)
• 122/127 cm (48/50 in)
• 132/137 cm (52/54 in)

The length from back of neck ranges from approximately 36 cm (14 in) for the smallest size up to 49 cm (19¼ in) for the largest. The sleeve length is consistent across most sizes at 47–48 cm (18½–19 in).

Techniques Used

• Sideways construction — the shrug is worked from cuff to cuff rather than top-down or bottom-up
• Increasing and decreasing to shape the sleeve and body sections
• Marker placement at the end of the body section to guide seaming
• Casting on and casting off knitways for clean edges
• Seaming — sleeve seams are joined to the markers during finishing
• Wet blocking — the finished piece is pinned to measurements, covered with damp cloths, and left to dry

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch (st-st) — the primary stitch throughout, formed by alternating knit and purl rows
• Cast off knitways for a tidy bound-off edge

Materials

The Sleeve Shrug is knitted in Sirdar Alpine DK weight yarn, shade F227 / 409. The number of 50g balls required varies by size:

• Size 32/34 in: 6 balls
• Size 36/38 in: 7 balls
• Size 40/42 in: 8 balls
• Size 44/46 in: 8 balls
• Size 48/50 in: 9 balls
• Size 52/54 in: 10 balls

You will need one pair of 10mm (UK 000 / USA 15) knitting needles. Yarn amounts are based on average requirements when the stated tension and yarn are used.

Tension

17 stitches and 24 rows to 20 cm (8 in) over stocking stitch