Product Description
This pattern is available individually or as part of the [Something Sweet eBook][3].
An airy shrug knit in lightweight yarn, great for adding a little modesty to a slinky dress or giving some style to a T-shirt and jeans. Sweet details include eyelets threaded with ribbon and turned picot hems on the cuffs and neckband.
This shrug is worked from cuff to cuff, starting in the round, switching to knitting flat and then back to in the round. Once the sleeves and body are complete, the neckband is picked up from the body and knit in the round. A provisional CO for the left sleeve hem helps eliminate a bulky seam when sewing down the cuff. On both cuffs the live stitches are sewn down instead of bound off. A knitted bind off is used to attach the neckband to the body.
The sizing on this shrug is easy to suit to your own shape. By knowing your upper arm and shoulder to shoulder measurements, you’ll be able to get a great custom fit! Size chart (shown below) and instructions
Dulcet Shrug by Tori Gurbisz
What is Being Made
Dulcet is an airy knit shrug designed by Tori Gurbisz and presented by Lachesis and Co. This lightweight bolero-style garment is versatile enough to add modest coverage to a slinky dress or elevate a casual T-shirt and jeans combination. The shrug is available in six sizes ranging from XS to 2X, making it accessible for various body types.
Construction Method and Techniques
The Dulcet shrug employs a cuff-to-cuff construction technique that showcases intermediate-level knitting skills. The garment is strategically worked in multiple stages: beginning in the round for the sleeve cuffs, transitioning to flat knitting for the body section, and returning to circular knitting for the neckband. This mixed construction approach allows for seamless integration of different design elements while maintaining structural integrity throughout the piece.
The design features sweet decorative details that elevate its aesthetic appeal. Eyelets are strategically placed throughout the shrug and threaded with ribbon for an elegant finishing touch. The cuffs and neckband are finished with turned picot hems, a delicate edging technique that creates a refined, polished appearance typical of fine knitwear.
Stitches and Stitch Patterns
The primary stitch used in Dulcet is stockinette stitch (St st), which creates a smooth, classic fabric base ideal for showcasing the lightweight yarn. The eyelet details are created using yarn-over decreases, a fundamental lace knitting technique that produces decorative holes perfect for ribbon threading. Picot hems on the cuffs and neckband add textural interest and a couture-quality finish to the garment edges.
Materials and Yarn Specifications
Dulcet is designed for heavy lace weight or light fingering yarn, with yardage requirements ranging from 650 yards for the smallest size (XS) to 950 yards for the largest size (2X). The sample shown was knit in Pagewood Farm Willow Creek, a 100% Superwash Merino Wool in a lace/2-ply weight, which provides both durability and luxurious drape. This yarn choice offers practical washability while maintaining the delicate, airy quality essential to the shrug's design.
Needles and Gauge
The pattern calls for US 6/4 mm needles to achieve the specified gauge of 24 stitches and 32 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch. Knitters will need two circular needles: a 16-inch size 6/4 mm circular needle or double-pointed needles for working the sleeves in the round, and a 32-inch size 6/4 mm circular needle for the body and neckband sections. Proper gauge is essential for achieving the intended fit and drape of this intermediate-level design.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Lace |
| Designer: | Tori Gurbisz |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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