For all those times you just need a little something to get the chill off of your arms, this little black shrug becomes the perfect piece. It also coordinates beautifully with the matching Reese Camisole (pattern #348 sold separately) or the #307 Raven Camisole.

As a knitting project, it's a nice way to knit up something fairly quickly that will complement many outfits.

The shrug is knit in one piece, starting bottom up with the back ribbing. It then transitions to the plain knit up to the shoulders. The fronts are split and finished separately down to the underarm, with neckline and side shaping.

Sleeves are then picked up and knit down, with ribbed cuffs to echo the ribbing of the back. Sleeve and short side seams are sewn to finish.

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Finished Measurements: Back width at underarms: 17 (18 ¾, 20 ¾, 22 ¾, 25, 26 ¾, 28 ¾)" [43 (47.5, 52.5, 58, 63.5, 68, 73) cm]; Bust based on twice this is 34 (37 ½, 41 ½, 45 ½, 50, 53 ½, 57 ½)" [43 (47.5, 52.5, 58, 63.5, 68, 73) 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: Intermediate 1

Yarn Used: Garnstudio DROPS Cotton Merino (52% Wool/48% Cotton); 1.8 oz/ 50 g [120 yds/110 m] per ball: 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 8) balls in Color #2 Black.

Gauge(s):
Pattern Gauge: 21 sts = 30 rows = 4" [10 cm] in St st, blocked.
Yarn Label Gauge and Information: A dk-weight yarn in a cotton and wool blend. Yarn label suggested gauge: 21 sts = 28 rows = 4" [10 cm] on size 6 [4 mm] needles.

Approximate Total Yardage Required: 540 (600, 655, 710, 770, 870, 935) [494 (549, 599, 649, 704, 796, 855) m].

Some suggested yarns to try:
Willow and Lark Heath Solids, Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK, Cascade 220 Superwash, Debbie Bliss Rialto DK, Cascade Ultra Pima, Schachenmayr Merino Extrafine 120, Sirdar Cashmere Merino Silk DK, Rico Essentials Cotton DK
If you have a yarn substitute to suggest for this project, email us!

Knitting Needles Used: Size 6 [4 mm] needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE.

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