Minto

Knitting
August 2013
Aran (8 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 23 rows = 4 inches
in K2, P2 ribbing on smaller needle
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
762 - 1524 yards (697 - 1394 m)
X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X
English
This pattern is available for free.

This luscious fur like shrug is knit sideways from left to right as one piece and finished with a beautiful ribbing picked up along the bottom edge and neckline. (Berroco)

Skill Level: Experienced

To Fit Bust Size: 30(34-38-42-46-50)”

Finished measurements
Bust (closed) - 32(36-40-44-48-52)”
Length - 17(17-18-18½ -19½ -20)”

Note: This garment was designed with approximately 2” of ease. Due to the dolman sleeves, however, the fit is very forgiving and each size will fit multiple sizes.

Materials

BERROCO VINTAGE CHUNKY (100 grs),
3(4-4-5-6-6) Hanks #6179 Chocolate (A)

BERROCO MARMOT(50 grs),
4(5-6-6-7-8) Balls #3743 Amber (B)

29” Length circular knitting needles, sizes 7 (4.50 mm) and 8 (5.00 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Straight knitting needles, size 8 (5.00 mm)
5 St markers
Two 1½” buttons

Pattern: 6-row repeat

Gauge
16 sts = 4”; 28 rows = 4” in Pat St on larger needle
21 sts = 4”; 23 rows = 4” in k2, p2 ribbing on smaller needle
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

BOTH st and row gauge are very important to assure that your garment will have the same measurements as on schematic.

This garment is worked sideways in one piece, from left sleeve cuff to right sleeve cuff. Ribbed front/bottom band is picked up and worked during finishing.