Cozy for your Soul – Oversized Cable Knit Shrug Pattern
Create your own cozy oversized shrug with Cozy for your Soul, a knitting pattern for a relaxed cocoon cardigan featuring a decorative lace and cable design down the back.
The generous shape makes this shrug a comfortable layering piece for cooler days. Its loose silhouette is easy to wear over a top or sweater, while the combination of cables and lace creates an eye-catching detail on the back.
A Simple Rectangle with a Beautiful Result
The shrug is knitted flat in rows as one large rectangle.
After washing and blocking, the rectangle is folded in half and partially seamed along both sides using mattress stitch, leaving openings for the arms.
Stitches are then picked up around the armholes, and the short sleeve cuffs are knitted directly in the round.
This construction transforms a rectangular knitted piece into a cozy cocoon-style cardigan with a distinctive back design.
Skill Level and Required Experience
Skill Level: Advanced
The construction itself is straightforward, but the decorative lace and cable pattern requires previous knitting experience.
The pattern may also be suitable for confident beginners who are already comfortable with all the required techniques.
Important: You should already know how to seam knitted pieces using mattress stitch. This technique is required for assembling the shrug.
The lace and cable stitch pattern is provided both as a knitting chart and as written row-by-row instructions, so you can follow the format you prefer.
What You Will Receive
You will receive a 6-page digital PDF knitting pattern in English, including:
If you enjoy knitting cables and lace and are looking for a comfortable handmade layering piece, Cozy for your Soul is a lovely project for your needles.
Skill Level: Advanced
Also suitable for confident beginners who are already familiar with the required knitting techniques.
You should be comfortable with:
Important: Previous experience with mattress stitch is required.
The lace and cable stitch pattern is provided both as a chart and as written instructions.
Available Sizes: S (M, L, XL)
Knitted rectangle measurements after washing and blocking:
These measurements refer to the knitted rectangle before folding and seaming, not the finished garment width.
The generous cocoon construction creates a relaxed, oversized fit.
Yarn
DROPS Merino Big – 100% merino wool
A substitute yarn with a similar weight and matching gauge may also be used. Please note that yarn requirements may vary.
Knitting Needles
Additional Supplies
Gauge
16 stitches and 24 rows = 10 × 10 cm / 4 × 4 inches in stockinette stitch using 5.5 mm / US 9 needles, measured after washing and blocking.
Construction
The shrug is knitted flat as one large rectangle. After blocking, the rectangle is folded and partially seamed along both sides using mattress stitch. The armholes remain open, and short sleeve cuffs are worked in the round after picking up stitches.
Pattern Information
© Melanie Mielinger – All rights reserved.
This knitting pattern is intended for personal use only. Copying, reproducing, distributing, publishing, translating or reselling the pattern, or any part of it, is not permitted without prior written permission from the designer.
You can download the pattern immediately after receipt of payment.
Cozy for your Soul – Oversized Cable Knit Shrug Pattern
Create your own cozy oversized shrug with Cozy for your Soul, a knitting pattern for a relaxed cocoon cardigan featuring a decorative lace and cable design down the back.
The generous shape makes this shrug a comfortable layering piece for cooler days. Its loose silhouette is easy to wear over a top or sweater, while the combination of cables and lace creates an eye-catching detail on the back.
A Simple Rectangle with a Beautiful Result
The shrug is knitted flat in rows as one large rectangle.
After washing and blocking, the rectangle is folded in half and partially seamed along both sides using mattress stitch, leaving openings for the arms.
Stitches are then picked up around the armholes, and the short sleeve cuffs are knitted directly in the round.
This construction transforms a rectangular knitted piece into a cozy cocoon-style cardigan with a distinctive back design.
Skill Level and Required Experience
Skill Level: Advanced
The construction itself is straightforward, but the decorative lace and cable pattern requires previous knitting experience.
The pattern may also be suitable for confident beginners who are already comfortable with all the required techniques.
Important: You should already know how to seam knitted pieces using mattress stitch. This technique is required for assembling the shrug.
The lace and cable stitch pattern is provided both as a knitting chart and as written row-by-row instructions, so you can follow the format you prefer.
What You Will Receive
You will receive a 6-page digital PDF knitting pattern in English, including:
If you enjoy knitting cables and lace and are looking for a comfortable handmade layering piece, Cozy for your Soul is a lovely project for your needles.
Skill Level: Advanced
Also suitable for confident beginners who are already familiar with the required knitting techniques.
You should be comfortable with:
Important: Previous experience with mattress stitch is required.
The lace and cable stitch pattern is provided both as a chart and as written instructions.
Available Sizes: S (M, L, XL)
Knitted rectangle measurements after washing and blocking:
These measurements refer to the knitted rectangle before folding and seaming, not the finished garment width.
The generous cocoon construction creates a relaxed, oversized fit.
Yarn
DROPS Merino Big – 100% merino wool
A substitute yarn with a similar weight and matching gauge may also be used. Please note that yarn requirements may vary.
Knitting Needles
Additional Supplies
Gauge
16 stitches and 24 rows = 10 × 10 cm / 4 × 4 inches in stockinette stitch using 5.5 mm / US 9 needles, measured after washing and blocking.
Construction
The shrug is knitted flat as one large rectangle. After blocking, the rectangle is folded and partially seamed along both sides using mattress stitch. The armholes remain open, and short sleeve cuffs are worked in the round after picking up stitches.
Pattern Information
© Melanie Mielinger – All rights reserved.
This knitting pattern is intended for personal use only. Copying, reproducing, distributing, publishing, translating or reselling the pattern, or any part of it, is not permitted without prior written permission from the designer.
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