FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: 16 (20, 24)" [40.5 (51, 61) cm] lower back width, intended to fit 30-38 (38¼-46¼, 46½-54½)" [76-96.5 (97-117.5, 118-138) cm] bust / shown in size 16" [40.5 cm] on 33" [84 cm] model YARN: chickadee / twig 119 / 7 (9, 11) skeins NEEDLES: 32" circular in size US 9 [5.5 mm] / 24" circular in size US 8 [5 mm] / set dpns in size US 8 [5 mm] GAUGE: 20 sts and 26 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch with larger needle, after blocking NOTES: Shrug is knitted from the center back in each direction. Stitches are bound off for lower back, and remaining stitches are worked to create shoulder and front. Held stitches and stitches picked up in lower back edge are worked in a continuous rib along lower edge. Fronts are seamed to back, and stitches are picked up around armhole for cuff. SKILLS REQUIRED: Long-tail cast on, seaming, working in the round, picking up stitches. Go to Home collection
