After Midnight Shrug

This one-size pattern is ideal for stash busting. It’s designed for intuitive color combinations, leftover yarns and intentional asymmetry. After Midnight Shrug is a cropped raglan knit worked seamlessly in the round from the top down, featuring oversized sleeves and playful stripe placement. Feel free to change colors between sections, inside stripes or even mid-row. The more unexpected the color rhythm feels, the more interesting the final garment usually becomes. No two versions are meant to look exactly the same. Because of the intuitive nature of this project, stitch counts and exact measurements may vary slightly depending on yarn choices, gauge and personal knitting style. **Materials:** Assorted leftover yarns in different weights: – chunky fluffy yarn – thinner yarn Approximate yarn usage: 600–700g assorted yarns in varying textures and weights. Yardage requirements may vary significantly depending on yarn combinations, sleeve lenght and desired volume. – 10 mm circular needles (40 cm for the collar and sleeves) – 10 mm circular needles (80 cm for the body) – 5 mm circular needles (40 cm for the sleeves) – stitch markers – scrap yarn or stitch holders for sleeves – tapestry needle **Gauge:** Approximately 9 stitches and 16 rows per 10 cm in stockinette stitch using 10 mm needles and thicker yarn. Exact gauge is not essential for this project. **Techniques:** - top down - seamless - in-the-round - raglan increases - rib stitch - picking up stiches - basic decreasing **Difficulty:** advanced beginner / intermediate **Sizing:** ONE-SIZE. Works well for XS–XL. Bottom hem width measured flat: approximately 72 cm. Sleeve length measured from the bottom edge of the collar to the cuff is approximately 60 cm. Designed to be worn oversized with generous positive ease. The fit is easy to adjust as you knit. Feel free to try the piece on as you go and shorten or lengthen the body and/or sleeves to your liking. For a smaller fit, cast fewer underarm stitches.