There is an old saying that spinning on a spindle is slower by the hour, but faster by the day. A simple, portable tool, the handspindle, allows you to spin whenever you find a spare moment, so, I never leave home without one. This shrug is a perfect first project for practicing spindle spinning. Each stripe of the versatile garment—it can also be worn as a neck or head scarf—is about a spindle’s worth of yarn. Knitted lengthwise in alternating stripes of garter, seed, and stockinette stitch, it is as fun to make as it is to wear.
Enjoy this free knitting pattern as seen on Knitty Gritty tv!