Bella Sera Shrug

Bella Sera, meaning "beautiful evening" in Italian, is a delicate mini shrug perfect for layering on a cool summer night. Designed for lightweight warmth, this shrug is knit from the top down with raglan increases, featuring yarn-over eyelet details on the neckline and hem. A wide ribbon is threaded through these eyelets for a charming front tie. Quick to knit with minimal shaping, it’s an ideal project for using just two balls of worsted weight yarn.

Size

XS, S, M, L, XL (Shrug shown in size XS).

Finished Measurements

• Bust: 31 [35, 39, 42, 47] inches

Gauge

20 sts x 28 rows = 4 x 4 inches (10 x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Materials Needed

• Worsted weight yarn, approximately 2 balls.
• US #8/5 mm circular needle (24-inch length) or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Stitch markers.
• Wide ribbon for front tie.

Errata

This pattern was originally released with an error. If you downloaded the pattern before June 5, 2009, please ensure you have the updated version available for download. The errata details can be found here.

Pattern Notes

The shrug is knit seamlessly from the top down, with raglan shaping for a structured fit. If using wool instead of cotton, you can lengthen the sleeves for a cozy fall or winter version.