There’s nothing cozier and more stylish than a striped ribbed Shrug. Come learn how to knit the Saturday/Sunday Shrug (a wildly popular pattern by Jackie Rose! No swatches needed!

This pattern is a basic canvas for a ribbed shrug knit in the round and you bring the creativity (will you add stripes, mix yarns, or marl colours? It’s up to you!)

Students will learn every step of the pattern including: the seamless Tubular Cast on & Cast Off, how to knit in the round, plan out your stripes, marl or colour changes and the trick to knitting jogless stripes in the round!

Warning: knitting shrugs is highly addictive and they also make wonderful gifts.

Prerequisites: Beginner knitting skills; Student should be able to cast on, knit, purl & cast off.

Materials Needed: 

Notes on Yarn Options:

The pattern calls for either one strand of Worsted or one strand of Bulky weight yarn held together with one strand of Lace weight Mohair, but if someone is sensitive to mohair, suri alpaca would be a nice alternative. Alternatively one could knit holding a single strand of the appropriate weight for the pattern.

The possibilities are endless for these two patterns and the staff at Baaad Anna's are on hand to help with any questions you may have.

(If striping, divide Total Yarn needed by the number of colours to determine how much yarn you will need of each colour)

• Saturday Shrug
• 320-420m (350-450y) each of both Worsted + Lace weight = Bulky. Total Yarn needed: 637- 834m (696-912y). Such as Cascade 220 and Leo & Roxy Mohair/Silk.
• US 9 / 5.5mm Circular Needles 32”          

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• Sunday Shrug (Bulky + Aran weight = Super Bulky) 549 - 673 m / 600 - 736 yards in Total.
• 375m(337y) each of both Bulky and Aran weight such as Cascade Eco/Eco+ and Drops Air.
• US 15 / 10.0 mm Circular Needles 32”

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• Crochet Hook (similar or smaller in size to needle) & 1 meter of waste yarn for Tubular Cast On
• Darning needle, Stitch markers, scissors
• A copy of either the Saturday or Sunday Shrug - available to download for free on Ravelry.

Materials can be purchased at Baaad Anna’s Yarn Store.

DATES: Sunday's November 12th and 26th from 9:30 am-12:30 pm. 

COST: $95(+tax) Materials not included

Minimum 3 participants and maximum 10

INSTRUCTOR: Jackie Blackmore

Jackie is an avid knitter, fibre artist & teacher. She appreciates how knitting keeps your brain sharp while still being so meditative, restorative and creative. She loves teaching knitting to new students and sharing all the helpful tools, tips and tricks she’s learned over the years.

Photos courtesy of Jackie Blackmore