Mavis is a cozy cocoon style cardigan with a comfortable relaxed fit. This style will go well for a day around the house, or as a light fall layer…

I was inspired to design this sweater from a British fashion catalog, I wanted a similar shrug without the $189 price tag and in a more easy-care fiber.

Easy to knit in a worsted weight yarn.

Construction notes:
Shrug is worked in pieces from the bottom up. Sleeves are worked at the same time as the body, shaped with increases and then with bind off sections or short rows. After seaming, the sleeve edgings and button band are picked up and worked.

Size: XXS (XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL)
Shrug is loose and oversized with deep armholes and a free-form bust

Circumference at sleeve base: 32 (34, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52)”/ 81 (86.5, 91.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132)cm

Length: 25 (25, 25, 26, 26, 26, 26)”/ 63.5 (63.5, 63.5, 66, 66, 66, 66)cm

Yarn: 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 7, 8) skeins Berroco Vintage (218yds/199m, 3.5oz/100g, 52% acrylic/40% wool/8% nylon) Shown in 5130 Taupe

Needles: US 7 (4.5mm) straights or circulars as desired for body, or needle size needed to obtain gauge
US 6 (4mm) 32”/80cm circular needle for edging

Notions: stitch markers, stitch holders, tapestry needle, 3 x 14mm buttons, needle & thread

Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4”/10cm in stockinette