The nearly weightless drape of Silk Cloud shines in the body of Shibui Knits Volute. Its voluminous shape is grounded with sleeves in Cima for dramatic contrast. The body of the shrug is worked flat and then seamed, and stitches for the sleeves are picked up at the armhole opening and knit in the round. Volute can also be knit in a combination of Shibui Knits Pebble and Cima.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: S (M, L) to fit 32 (38, 44)" bust
Finished Measurements:
Bust Circumference – 66 (72, 78)″
Back Length – 43 (44, 45½)″
Yarn Requirements:
Option A – 3 (4, 4) hanks Shibui Knits Silk Cloud (60% Kid Mohair/ 40% Silk; 25g/330yds) and 1 hank Shibui Knits Cima (70% Super Baby Alpaca/ 30% Fine Merino; 50g/328yds) shown in Tar
Option B – 5 (6, 6) hanks Shibui Knits Pebble (48% Recycled Silk/ 36% Fine Merino/ 16% Cashmere; 25g/224yds) and 1 hank Shibui Knits Cima (70% Super Baby Alpaca/ 30% Fine Merino; 50g/328yds)
Needles:
US 1 (2.25mm) and US 6 (4.00mm) DPNs
US 3 (3.25mm) 32″ or longer circular
Gauge:
20 sts and 32 rows = 4″ in stockinette stitch after blocking in Silk Cloud or Pebble on US 6 (4.00mm)
27 sts and 36 rnds = 4″ in stockinette stitch in Cima on US 3 (3.25mm)
