Ernici

Ernici are the mountains in the Appennines where I spend the summer, away from the heat of Rome. They are far from tourist routes, a hidden gem that offers beautiful and relaxing views of hills and valleys covered with woods, vineyards and olive trees. So charming!

This cocoon shrug worked in a simple mosaic stitch with an eye-catching effect that reminds me of that view.

Construction

This cocoon shrug/cardigan is worked flat from the center out, starting with a provisional CO.

The first half/sleeve is worked flat until the desired length, then all the sts are left on hold.

Then stitches are picked up from the other side of the provisional CO and the second half of the cocoon is worked in the same way.

The sleeves are finished with a twisted rib border.

Finally, a border is picked up around the body and worked in the round in a 1/1 twisted rib.

Sizes

1 (XS-S), 2(M-L), 3(XL-2XL).

To Fit Bust: 75-85, (95-105, 115-125) cm/ 30-34 (38-42, 46-50)”.

Yarn

MC: Lang Yarns Merino 200 bébé (100% Merino Extrafine; 222 yards /203 m//50 gr), col. 0302, approx 900 (1200, 1600) m/ 985 (1315, 1750) yds.

CC: Lang Yarns Mille colori Socks & Lace Luxe (73% Virgin Wool, 25% Nylon, 2% Polyester; 437.5 yards /400 m//100 g), col. 0058, approx 750 (900, 1350) m/ 8200 (985, 1475) yds.

Needles

For the Body: One 80 cm / 32” circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge.

Suggested needle size: 3.5 mm / 4 US.

For the Borders: One 80 cm / 32” circular needle (or longer), and a set of needles for working small circumferences in the round (DPNs, microcirculars, 1 long circular or 2 short circulars - choose your favourite option) 1 size smaller than the needles used for the body.

Notions

9 (10, 11) markers.

Tapestry needle to weave in ends.

A spare needle or a long piece of waste yarn for the provisional CO.

(Optional) an additional needle for 3 needle BO.

Gauge

24.5 stitches and 32 rows = 10x10 cm (4”) in mosaic pattern, measured after blocking.