SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X Finished width (cuff to cuff) 56 (63, 65, 67, 69, 71) in. [142 (160, 165, 170, 175.5, 180.5) cm] Finished length 22 (23, 24, 25, 26, 27) in. [56 (58.5, 61, 63.5, 66, 68.5) 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.
12 sts + 18 rows = 4” [10 cm] in Seed st with larger needles. 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 fewer 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:
Seed Stitch
Row 1 (RS) *K 1, p 1; rep from *. Row 2 (WS) Purl the knit sts and knit the purl sts.
Rep row 2 for Seed st.
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.
M1 as if to purl (make 1 st as if to purl) An increase worked by lifting the horizontal thread lying between the needles and placing it onto the left needle. Purl this new stitch through the back loop.
NOTES:
Body of shrug is worked back and forth on circular needles from sleeve cuff to sleeve cuff. Body edging is worked in rounds on circular needles.
SHRUG
Beg at sleeve cuff, with smaller needles, cast on 30 (33, 36, 39, 42, 45) sts. Row 1 RS * K 3, p 3; rep from *, end k 0 (3, 0, 3, 0, 3). Row 2 WS P 0 (3, 0, 3, 0, 3), * k 3, p 3; rep from *.
Rep Rows 1 and 2 for K 3, p 3 rib until piece measures 5 in. [12.5 cm].
Change to larger needles and Seed st. Row 1 RS * K 1, p 1; rep from *, end k 0 (1, 0, 1, 0, 1). Row 2 WS Purl the knit sts and knit the purl sts.
Continue to work in Seed st until piece measures 46 (53, 55, 57, 59, 61) in. [117 (134.5, 139.5, 145, 150, 155) cm] from beg.
Change to smaller needles and work in k 3, p 3 rib for 5 in. [12.5 cm]. Bind off.
FINISHING
Fold shrug in half lengthwise. Sew sleeve seams 17 (17, 17 1/2,17 1/2, 18, 18) in. [43 (43, 44.5, 44.5, 45.5. 45.5) cm], leaving the middle portion of shrug open for the body, adjusting to fit so that shrug sits and fits snugly around shoulder and back. Weave in ends. Body Edging
With RS facing and circular needle, pick up and knit 160 (172, 180, 196, 204, 216) sts around entire body opening. Join, place marker for beg of rnd. Rnds 1 and 2 * K 2, p 2; rep from *. Rnd 3 * K 2, M1 as if to knit, p 2, M1 as if to purl; rep from * - 240 (258, 270, 294, 306, 324) sts. Rnd 4 * K 3, p 3; rep from *. Continue in k 3, p 3 rib for 6 in. [15 cm].
Bind off.
Picot Edge
With RS facing and crochet hook, join yarn at underarm.
Picot Rnd * Sc in next 3 sts, ch 4; rep from * around body opening.
Work picot rnd around each sleeve cuff.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
I cast on 39 stitches, thinking that it was an ex large, it's not even a large.
I loved making it, but as one comment noted, it looks like it would fit a size 10, or smaller.
I knit to tension, but would recommend that one use at least 2 size up needles to make this and I would certainly make it much much larger. Also there is no direction for the button in the photo. I bought three skeins of yarn, but was short about three feet of the edging.
My advice is be careful to the sizing! Be very careful.
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