Hocus Crocus Shrug by Lisa M. Barnes

Hocus Crocus Shrug

Knitting
October 2009
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
250 - 375 yards (229 - 343 m)
Small, Medium, Large
English
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This shrug is worked in two mirror-image halves in the round, starting with ribbing at each sleeve and continuing with the main lace pattern, then worked flat for half of the shoulder width in a contrasting lace pattern. The edging is worked at the same time in garter stitch, and there is one seam in the middle of the back.

Sizes: Arm circumference (measured around widest part
of arm): 13 15, 17 inches/ 33 38, 43 cm. Sleeve length (measured from armpit to cuff): 7.5 8, 8.5 inches/ 19 20, 21.5 cm. Fits Cross back measurement (shoulder to
shoulder): 15 16.5, 18 inches/ 38 42, 46 cm. Height (with collar folded down): 10.5 12, 14 inches/ 26.5 30.5, 35.5 cm.

Materials shown:
* Fibra Natura Mermaid 42% Cotton, 35% Superwash Merino Wool, 12% Silk, 11% Seacell; 125yds/50g skein; color: 40603-Purple; 2 3, 3 skeins.

ERRATA for Large Size (for all patterns purchased prior to 10/31/10): Shoulder Shaping, Row 5 should be: Work row 1 of Main Lace Pattern (Flat) over 27 sts. (not 41 sts.)