This shrug is worked using two different variations of 2 x 2 ribbing. The piece begins in the back and works its way over the shoulder, where each front is worked individually. This over-sized shrug is great to throw on over almost anything when a chill comes. Using DK weight yarn and US Size 8 / 5mm needles this shrug comes together quickly. Available in 10 sizes from 28 to 72” / 70-180 cm chest.

Skills used
• Alternating Cable Cast-on
• Yarn over
• Working in the back loop
• Decreases in both knit and purl
• Mattress stitch

FINISHED SIZES
Finished Bust Size 36 40, 44, 48 64, 68, 72” / 90 100, 110, 120 160, 170, 180 cm

MATERIALS
Yarn
1710 1735, 1790, 1825 1960, 2025, 2055 yards / 1565 1585, 1635, 1670 1790, 1850, 1890 meters
Original is Size 52” / 130 cm knitted using Brown Sheep, Prairie Spun, in 8 colors.
The piece is modeled on a woman with a 51” / 127.5 cm bust and who is 68” / 170 cm tall.

Needles
US size 8 / 5 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles and needles for small circumference knitting

Notions
tape measure
2 ring stitch markers
4 locking stitch markers
progress keeper (to count rows)
life line (optional)
stitch holder or waste yarn
scissors
tapestry needle

GAUGE
25 sts and 27 rows to 4” / 10 cm in Mistake Rib Pattern, blocked, relaxed.

Mistake Rib Pattern (Charts in Photos)
Cast on an multiple of 4 + 1 stitches.
Row 1: (Knit 2, Purl 2) across to the last stitch, Knit 1.
Row 2: (Purl 2, Knit 2) across to the last st, Purl 1.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until desired length.
Bind off in pattern.
Block. Measure when dry.
Adjust needle size, yarn weight or size choice as needed.