Sierra Shrug

The Sierra Shrug is one of those knitting projects that can be of varying difficulty level. If you're wanting a less brain-intensive knit, the written pattern is set up for that, but if you want something with a little more finesse involved, the following techniques will help you out.

The first place you come to a choice when knitting this is-what type of cast on for the center back panel? Either long tail cast on, a provisional cast on, or another cast on. With a provisional cast on, the lps are available for picking up once the sleeves are knitted and its time for the ribbing all the way around the center opening. Here is a video resource on how to do the crochet provisional cast on: http://youtu.be/Nnu1kk8dUj0 You'll want to work one row before starting with row 1 of the pattern.

Another place that neatness can be added is the edges of the side panel. I slipped the last stitch of each knit row-yarn in back, slip purlwise. On the purl row-yarn in front, slip purlwise. On the next row knit the first stitch in the back, or purl it in the front to create a neat chained edge.


The measurements for the various parts of the shrug are as follows:

Vine panel: 10" tall, 11" wide 

Eyelet Rib: 7" long and 12" wide (The ribbing is slightly wider than the vine panel is tall, for fit.

Final Ribbings: 2.5"


I hope this clarifies and adds some interest to your knitting of this lovely shrug. It is a fabulously fun knit, great lace patterns that are easy to memorize create a stunning garment.