This little shrug has a custom measure and construction technique, guaranteeing the perfect fit for your figure (some measuring and pinning is required, but no maths)! It has nine cable stitches followed yo nine central stitches, finishing with a further nine cable stitches. The central stitches can be worked in stocking stitch, garter stitch, moss stitch, stripes, or basic lace. If you wanted to work this up in DK weight (8ply) you could work 12 central stitches instead of 9 and make the cable either side 12 stitches wide (work in multiples of 4 instead of 3).

Custom made to fit the individual (can be made to fit any bust size).

Instructions are given for bulky and worsted weight yarns. Gauge for bulky yarns is 12 stitches to 4 inches in moss stitch. Gauge for worsted weight yarns is 16 stitches to 4 inches in stocking stitch. Both use 6.5 mm (US 10.5) needles.

Notions: two stitch markers to divide cable sections (if needed), 4 stitch holders, cable needle, tape measure, tapestry needle, scrap yarn to work out measurements, mannequin, pins.