Magnolia Cropped shrug

Magnolia Cropped Shrug by YOU NEED I KNIT

What is Being Made

The Magnolia Cropped Shrug is a beginner-friendly knit bolero designed by Paulina Ramirez. This versatile garment is a cropped shrug that provides shoulder and arm coverage while maintaining an open, airy silhouette. Available in seven sizes ranging from XS to 5XL, the shrug offers inclusive sizing options with varying width, length, and neck measurements to accommodate different body types and style preferences.

Techniques Used

This knitting pattern employs fundamental techniques suitable for beginners while creating a polished finished garment. The construction begins with a cast-on using the mid stitch method, which the designer specifically recommends as it creates proper support at the bottom of stitches. The pattern incorporates strategic decreasing through knit two together stitches positioned at key shaping points. The mid stitch cast-on technique combined with bind-off methods creates clean, structured edges that frame the neckline and armholes effectively.

Stitches Used

• K (Knit): The primary stitch forming the fabric base
• P (Purl): Used to create textural variation and reverse stockinette details
• K2TOG (Knit 2 Together): A decrease stitch used for shaping the garment silhouette
• CO (Cast On): Establishes the foundation stitches using the mid stitch method
• BO (Bind Off): Secures final stitches to complete edges

Materials Required

This pattern calls for DK weight yarn in the Caron Cotton Cakes Yarnspirations line, offering a lightweight, breathable option ideal for a cropped shrug. Yardage requirements vary by size, ranging from 350 yards for XS to 750 yards for 5XL. Knitters will need 5mm needles (or the size required to achieve proper gauge, as different yarn selections may require adjustment). Additional materials include scissors, a yarn needle for weaving in ends, and a measuring tape for checking dimensions throughout construction.

Size and Fit Information

The Magnolia Shrug is offered in seven inclusive sizes with the following specifications:

• XS: 30" width, 16" length, 8" neck opening, 350 yards
• Small: 30" width, 17" length, 9" neck opening, 550 yards
• Medium: 35" width, 18" length, 10" neck opening, 450 yards
• Large: 37" width, 20" length, 11" neck opening, 900 yards
• XL: 40" width, 22" length, 11.5" neck opening, 620 yards
• 2XL: 43" width, 23" length, 12" neck opening, 680 yards
• 3XL: 46" width, 24" length, 13" neck opening, 700 yards
• 4XL: 48" width, 25" length, 14" neck opening, 715 yards
• 5XL: 51" width, 26" length, 14.5" neck opening, 750 yards

Difficulty Level

Rated as a beginner pattern, the Magnolia Cropped Shrug is accessible to knitters new to the craft while producing a professionally finished garment. The straightforward stitch vocabulary and construction method make it an excellent project for developing fundamental knitting skills.