My name is Fariba. Knitting is my passion since I was a little kid.

Tutorial 1 – how to cast on
The first step of knitting is casting on. Casting on means making the base row of loops that will allow us to make a knit fabric by connecting new loops in following rows. The number of loops that you need to cast on depends on the project you wanna work on and also on your yarn size. As you… Read more: Tutorial 1 – how to cast on
Stockinette stitch
The very simple fabric that is made of basic knit and purl stitches is called stockinette stitch. It means after you cast on number of stitches, you knit the first row with Knit stitch and knit the second row (return row) with Purl stitch. You repeat to do Knit stitch for all odd rows, like row… Read more: Stockinette stitch
Stitch 1- Basic Rib Stitch
Made in a multiple of 2 stitches, and 2 row repeat. Row 1) Rep (k1, p1) Row 2) Rep (p1, k1) Here is the short grid to help you with it:

Dreamy Mohair Summer Shrug / Sweater Scarf ✨

May 18, 2026

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by

FaDmin

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Beginner-Friendly Knitting Pattern & Size Guide

This soft and airy mohair shrug is one of my favorite projects lately 🤍
It’s lightweight, cozy, stylish, and perfect for layering during spring, summer, and early fall.

This design is also known as a:

Shrug
Sweater Scarf
Wrap Scarf
Sleeve Scarf

The pattern is beginner friendly and worked flat with simple ribbing and stockinette stitch.

Materials

3 strands fine mohair yarn held together (used 155 gr) [you can find it here]
Glitter fingering yarn (for sparkle effect)
4.5 mm knitting needles
6.5 mm knitting needles
Tapestry needle for seaming

✨ Tip: Bamboo needles make working with mohair much easier than metal needles.

About the Yarn

This was my first time using mohair yarn, and honestly, it was much easier to work with than I expected.

The finished fabric feels:

soft
fluffy
lightweight
airy
slightly fuzzy with beautiful texture

Adding the glitter fingering yarn gives the shrug a subtle sparkle and a more luxurious look.

Size Guide

The sample shown in the video was knitted for:

XS / Small (Tighter Fit)

If you want a looser or oversized look, the most important adjustment is:
✨ knitting the body section longer.

You can also cast on more stitches for wider sleeves.

Recommended Measurements

Size	Cast On	Width Approx.	Body Length (Tight Fit)	Body Length (Loose Fit)
XS–S	30–36 sts	38–42 cm (15–16.5″)	165 cm (65″)	195 cm (77″)
M	34–40 sts	42–46 cm (16.5–18″)	185 cm (73″)	210 cm (83″)
L	38–42 sts	46–50 cm (18–19.5″)	200 cm (79″)	230 cm (90.5″)
XL	42–46 sts	50–56 cm (19.5–22″)	220 cm (86.5″)	260 cm (102″)

Measurements may slightly vary depending on yarn type, tension, stretch, and blocking. For a looser oversized fit, I recommend adding more length to the body section before increasing the width.

Sleeve / Cuff Shaping

Start with ribbing
Increase gradually every 1 inch after 2 inch of straight rib
Expand from 30 stitches up to approximately 50 stitches
Work body flat
Decrease gradually for second cuff

This creates a soft oversized drape around the body while keeping the sleeves fitted and cozy.

Techniques Used

Rib stitch
Stockinette stitch
Simple increases
Simple decreases
Mattress stitch seaming
Edge slip technique for cleaner edges

Perfect for adventurous beginners.

Video Tutorial

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Thank you so much for watching and supporting my knitting tutorials 🤍
I hope you enjoy making your own dreamy mohair shrug ✨

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