GAUGE:

8 sts + 16 rows = 4” (10cm) in garter st (knit every row) on smallest needle. 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) An increase worked by lifting horizontal thread lying between needles and placing it onto left needle. Knit this new stitch through the back loop. K 2, P 2 Ribbing Row 1 *K 2, p 2; rep from *. Row 2 K the k sts, p the p sts.

SHRUG
With smallest needle, cast on 36 sts.
Working back and forth on circular needle, work in k 2, p 2 ribbing for 12 rows.
Next Row (Dec Row): K 2, *k2tog, k 2; repeat from *, end k 2 – 28 sts.
Work even in Garter st for 15 rows.
Next Row (Inc Row): K 1, m1, k to last 2 sts, m1, k 1 – 30 sts.
Work even in Garter st for 9 rows.
Next Row (Inc Row): K 1, m1, k to last 2 sts, m1, k 1 – 32 sts.
Work even in garter st for 46 rows.

Shape Armholes:
Bind off 8 sts at beg of next 2 rows – 16 sts.

Back:
Next Row (Inc Row): K 1, m1, k to last 2 sts, m1, k 1 – 18 sts.
Next Row: Knit.
Repeat last two rows 9 times – 36 sts.
Work even in garter st for 36 rows.
Next Row (Dec Row): K 1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k 1 – 34 sts.
Next Row: Knit.
Repeat last 2 rows 9 times – 16 sts.

Sleeve:
Shape Armhole:
Cast on 8 sts at end of next 2 rows – 32 sts.
Work even in garter st for 46 rows.
Next Row (Dec Row): K 1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 – 30 sts.
Work even in garter st for 9 rows.
Next Row (Dec Row): K 1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 – 28 sts.
Work even in garter st for 15 rows.
Next Row (Inc Row): K 2, *k 3, m1; repeat from *, end k2 – 36 sts.
Work in k 2, p 2 ribbing for 12 rows. Bind off.

FINISHING
Sew sleeve seams, leaving center of Shrug open for the body.

Ruffle:
From RS, with smallest circular needle and beg at right underarm, pick up and k 96 sts evenly around body. Place marker and join. Work in k 2, p 2 Ribbing for 2 rows. Change to medium circular needle and work in k 2, p 2 Ribbing for 6 rows. Change to largest circular needle and work in k 2, p 2 Ribbing for 12 rows. Bind off very loosely. Weave in ends.

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