Near my home is a park called Black Diamond Mines. It’s one of my favorite places to take my kids for a weekend hike. They are convinced that one day they will find a diamond in the park, which inspired the cable pattern for this shrug.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size: XS/S, (M/L, L/XL, XL/XXL)

Gauge: Using size 9 needles 14st & 22 Rows = 4” (10cm) Stockinette

Materials:
3, (3, 4, 4) skeins Spud & Chloe Sweater Yarn, color grass weight 4, worsted
Needles: US9 (5.5 mm) 32” circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge
2 Cable Needles
Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle
Stitch Marker
48” Waste Yarn

Finished Measurements:
Bust Size: 28-34”, (36-42”, 42-46”, 48-54”)
Finished Measurements: 18” (18.5”, 21.25”, 23.5”)
Cross Back: 15”, (16.25”, 17.75”, 18.5”)

Notes:
Piece is worked both flat and in the round.
Choose size based on cross back measurement
Add more rounds of ribbing for wider collar and/or if you want the sides to close
Special Techniques:
Closed Cable, Provisional Cast On, Backwards Loop Cast On