Cabernet Harvest Shrug (virkkaus)

I’m a beginner and the rectangle-to-cocoon construction made so much sense—minimal seaming meant I actually finished it in a weekend. The cabernet color is richer in person, and the puff stitch gives it just enough weight to feel cozy without being heavy.

The puff stitch on this shrug is so soft and cozy, it’s perfect for layering over a simple tee. I loved that the pattern was just a rectangle with minimal seaming, so even as a beginner I had no trouble finishing it in a weekend. The deep burgundy color matches the name perfectly and feels really el

The puff stitch gives it just enough texture to look handmade without being fussy. I’d have liked the instructions to include a few more size options, but the rectangle construction was straightforward and it came together in a weekend.