Belle Shrug by Laura Chau

Belle Shrug

Knitting
September 2011
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1035 - 1575 yards (946 - 1440 m)
To Fit Bust: 28-32” (34-38”, 40-44”, 46-50”, 52-56”) / 71-81 (86-97, 102-112, 117-127, 132-142)cm
English
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Belle is an elegant and easy-to-knit shrug with a ruffled lace edging. Knit in one piece from cuff to cuff, with just two short seams and flexible sizing. Perfect for throwing on over casual or more dressy outfits, this is one piece that’s sure to please!

Technical Editing by Alexandra Virgiel

SIZES
To Fit Bust: 28-32” (34-38”, 40-44”, 46-50”, 52-56”) / 71-81 (86-97, 102-112, 117-127, 132-142)cm
Sizing is very generous and flexible. This garment is meant to be slightly oversized.
Shown in size 34-38” / 86-97cm on a 37” / 94cm bust.

MATERIALS
YARN Sport or light DK weight yarn, 1035 (1150, 1275, 1430, 1575) yds / 950 (1055, 1170, 1310, 1450) m

Shown in Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool (65% wool, 35% silk; 192 yds / 175m per 1.75 oz / 50g skein), 6 skeins in colour 19 for 34-36” / 86-97cm size.

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
US 4 / 3.5mm circular needle, 40” / 100cm or needles of choice for small circumferences in the round
US 6 / 4.0mm circular needle, 32” / 80cm or longer
US 7 / 4.5mm circular needle, 32” / 80cm or longer
spare needle in a larger size for binding off
stitch markers
tapestry needle

MORE INFO
3 page PDF pattern includes photos, abbreviations and schematic.