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Free Knitting Pattern
Knit Sparkling Shrug
Lion Brand® Trellis - Microspun - Moonlight Mohair
Pattern Number: 50690
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SKILL LEVEL:  Intermediate

SIZE: Medium, 1X
S/M (L/1X)
Width
50 (54)" [127 (137) cm] cuff to cuff
Length
16 1⁄4" [41.5 cm]
Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.
PUBLISHED IN:  Lion Brand Yarn Catalog - 2006 W


CORRECTIONS: (applied Feb 7, 2006)


Yarn amounts stated on web were incorrect. Correct amounts are

• LION BRAND Trellis
  2 balls #301 Night Life (A)
  5 balls #303 Champagne (B)
or colors of your choice
• LION BRAND Microspun
  2 balls #153 Ebony (C)
or color of your choice
The above is only a summary of corrections; the corrected pattern text is below (if free) or shipped upon completion of order (if purchased)
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MATERIALS

QUANTITY

PRICE

ALT QTY
 
•  500-301 Trellis Yarn: Night Life 2 balls $11.98  
Note: (A)
•  500-303 Trellis Yarn: Champagne 5 balls $29.95  
Note: (B)
•  910-153 Microspun Yarn: Ebony 2 balls $7.98  
Note: (C)
•  510-208 Moonlight Mohair Yarn: Arctic Circle 1 ball $7.99  
Note: (D)
Lion Brand Size 15 [10 mm] 29-inch [75 cm] Circular Knitting Needles 1 $11.49  
Lion Brand Stitch Markers 1 $2.49  
Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6) 1 $3.59  
 
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Color (A)
Trellis

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Color (B)
Trellis

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Color (C)
Microspun

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Color (D)
Moonlight Mohair

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To change colors, simply select color name from the drop-down above or else click the swatch you want to change and then click a color below


Microspun
French Vanilla Lily White Blush Coral Royal Blue Cherry Red Mocha Coffee
Leaf Lavender Lilac Fuchsia Purple Turquoise Sterling Ebony
Buttercup Mango Lime
Moonlight Mohair
Rain Forest Tundra Safari Rainbow Falls Glacier Bay Purple Mountains Coral Reef Arctic Circle
Northern Lights Painted Desert Everglades
Trellis
Night Life Ocean Champagne Rainbow Stained Glass Pastel Garden Trellis Yarn Autumn Leaves Trellis Yarn Copper Penny

Knit Sparkling Shrug
Lion Brand® Trellis - Microspun - Moonlight Mohair

GAUGE:

12 sts = 4" [10 cm] in pattern st BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

STITCH EXPLANATION:

M1 (make 1 st) An increase worked by lifting the horizontal thread lying between the needles and placing it onto the left needle. Knit this new stitch through the back loop.
sk2p
Slip 1 st as if to knit, k2tog, pass slipped st over.

PATTERN STITCHES

Small Chevron Stitch (multiple of 8 sts + 1)
Row 1 (RS)
K 1, M1, (k 2, sk2p, k 2, M1, k 1, M1) to last 8 sts, k 2, sk2p, k 2, M1, k 1.
Row 2 Purl.
Rep Rows 1-2 for Small Chevron st.

Large Chevron Stitch (multiple of 12 sts + 1)
Row 1
(RS) K 1, M1, (k 4, sk2p, k 4, M1, k 1, M1) to last 12 sts, k 4, sk2p, k 4, M1, k 1.
Row 2
Purl.
Rep Rows 1-2 for Large Chevron st.

Border Chevron Stitch (multiple of 12 sts)
Rnd 1 (RS)
(K 4, sk2p, *k 4, M1, k 1, M1) around.
Rnd 2
Knit.
Rep Rnds 1-2 for Border Chevron st.

STRIPE SEQUENCE
*2 rows C, 8 rows B, 2 rows C, 4 rows B, 2 rows C, 4 rows B, 4 rows A, 2 rows D, 2 rows A, 2 rows C, 4 rows A; rep from *.

NOTES:

All yarns are used double throughout. Shrug is knit sideways from cuff to cuff.

SHRUG
With 2 strands of C held tog, cast on 33 sts. Following Stripe Sequence, work in Small Chevron st for 3" [7.5 cm].
Inc Row K 1, M1, [(k 1, M1) twice, sk2p, (M1, k 1) 3 times, M1] 3 times, (k 1, M1) twice, sk2p, (M1, k 1) 3 times – 49 sts.
Size L/1X
For Stripe Sequence between Inc and Dec Rows only, work 4 rows C (instead of 2 rows).
Continuing in Stripe Sequence, work in Large Chevron st until piece measures 25 (27)" [63.5 (68.5) cm] from beg; end with a WS row. Then reverse Stripe Sequence until piece measures 47 (51)" [119.5 (129.5) cm] from beg; end with a WS row.
Dec Row (RS) K 1, M1, [(k2tog) twice, sk2p, (k2tog) twice, M1, k 1, M1] 3 times, (k2tog) twice, sk2p, (k2tog) twice, M1, k 1 – 33 sts.
Next Row
Purl.
Continuing in reverse Stripe Sequence as established, work in Small Chevron st for 3" [7.5 cm]. Bind off.

FINISHING
Starting at each cuff, sew a 12" [30.5 cm] sleeve seam. With RS facing and 2 strands of C held tog, beg at underarm seam, pick up and knit 72 (78) sts across bottom edge and 72 (78) sts across top edge – 144 (156) sts. Place marker and join. Work Border Chevron st (Size L/1X Begin and end at * in Rnd 1) in the following Stripe Sequence: 2 rows C, 4 rows B, 2 rows C, 8 rows B, 2 rows C.

Bind off.

Weave in ends.


 

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
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beg = begin(s)(ning) dec = decreas(e)(s)(ing)
inc = increas(e)(s)(ing) k = knit
k2tog = knit 2 together M1 = make 1
rep = repeat(s)(ing) rnd(s) = round(s)
RS = right side sk2p = Slip 1, k2tog, pass sl st over
st(s) = stitch(es) tog = together
WS = wrong side  


  Learn to Knit instructions:  http://learnToKnit.LionBrand.com

Every effort has been made to have the knitting and crochet instructions accurate and complete. We cannot be responsible for variance of individual knitters and crocheters, human errors, or typographical mistakes.


*Trellis (Article #500) is an all-nylon, shimmering, lacy ribbon yarn. 1¾ oz/50 g; 115 yards/105m balls.
*Microspun (Article #910) is a super-soft sport-weight micro-fiber acrylic yarn. It comes in 2.5 oz./70g (168yd/154m) balls
*Moonlight Mohair (Article #510) Moonlight Mohair is a bulky weight yarn that mixes a strand of soft mohair with a slubbed, sparkly, multi-colored yarn. Bulky Weight 1¾ oz/50 g; 82 yards/75m 35% Mohair, 30% Acrylic, 25% cotton, 10% metallic polyester, it is packaged in 1 3/4 oz/82 yd balls


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