Lightning Shrug by Jessica Bolof

Lightning Shrug

Knitting
January 2013
DK (11 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 21 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch on larger needles
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
550 - 825 yards (503 - 754 m)
18 (19¼, 22, 24½, 27, 31)" back width, to fit 32 (34, 39, 43, 48, 54)" bust circumference
English
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A simple shrug knit on the bias turns show stopping when using a gorgeous hand dyed yarn.

The main piece of this shrug is worked flat on the bias to form a rectangle. The rectangle is folded in half lengthwise and then seamed at each side for the sleeves, while leaving an opening in the center for the body ribbing. Stitches are then picked up around the center opening and the wide ribbing is worked in the round.

Sizes: 18 (19¼, 22, 24½, 27, 31)“ back width, to fit 32 (34, 39, 43, 48, 54)” bust circumference; shown in size 19¼“

Materials
Yarn: 2 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) skeins of Groovy by Schmutzerella Yarns (100% Superwash Merino. 238y/100g) Color: Vault 713

Gauge: 16 sts and 21 rows = 4” in St st on larger needles

Needle:
US 8 (5mm) 32” / 82cm circular needle
US 6 (4mm) 32” / 82cm circular needle
Or size needle needed to obtain gauge

1 stitch marker
2 removable stitch markers
Yarn needle