Call it a shrug. Call it a bolero. I call it a fabulous transition piece that is short and sweet, just like its name!

With this newest addition to my wardrobe, I can wear all my sleeveless and tank top styles even as the temperature drops. My summer and fall midi dresses extend easily into the colder months with this modernized and extremely versatile accessory.

And did I mention it's so cozy, especially in the alpaca yarn used here! Plus, it is seamless and top-down.

This shrug begins at the neckline with a little bit of ribbing. Increases are then worked at the front and back to resemble raglan seams. At the underarm, the front and back stitches are put on hold while the sleeves are knit down to the wrist, with a gathered cuff.

Stitches are then picked up and knit along the front edges and joined with the back stitches for the bottom ribbed border. A small button loop is knit at finishing.

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Finished Knit Bust Measurements: (based on 2 x BACK width): 31 ½ (36, 40, 44, 47 ½, 51 ½, 55)" [87.5 (91.5, 94, 101.5, 106.5, 112, 115.5) cm]. TO FIT SIZES: XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X) or Bust Sizes 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54)" [71-76 (81.5-86.5, 91.5-96.5, 101.5-106.5, 112-117, 122-127, 132-137) cm].

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner 2

Yarn Used: Berroco Ultra Alpaca (50% Super Fine Alpaca, 50% Peruvian Wool); 3.5 oz/100 g [219 yds/200 m] per hank: 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5) hanks in #6204 Buckwheat or #6245 Black, available at LoveCrafts.com.

Gauge(s):
Pattern Gauge: 17 sts and 24 rows = 4" [10 cm] in St st, blocked.
Yarn Label Gauge and Information: A worsted-weight yarn in a wool blend. Yarn label suggested gauge: 20 sts and 26 rows = 4" [10 cm] on size 8 [5 mm] needles.

Approximate Total Yardage Required: 585 (635, 695, 770, 850, 960, 1045) yds [535 (581, 636, 704, 777, 878, 956) m].

Some suggested yarns to try:
Berroco Lanos, The Uncommon Thread Lush Worsted, Dream in Color Classy, Estelle Yarns llama Natural Worsted, Berocco Vintage Yarn, Cascade Yarns 220, Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash, Madelinetosh Vintage
If you have a yarn substitute to suggest for this project, email us!

Knitting Needles Used: Size 8 [5 mm] 32-40" [80-100 cm] circular needle OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE; Size 8 [5 mm] 9-16" [23-40 cm] circular needle OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE for working SLEEVES in the round;  Size 8 [5 mm] set of DPNs OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE for working sleeve cuffs (or use the longer circular needle and magic loop method). 

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