This vintage-inspired shrug is easy to knit and easy to fit. The body is knit flat in a simple lace rib, then sleeves are seamed from cuffs to armholes. The collar and edging is worked last in a stretchy brioche stitch. The sizes given are a guideline, but it’s quite simple to adjust the shrug to your body as you go. #SizeInclusive

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To Fit
Upper arm circumference: 10-11 (12-13, 14-15, 16-17, 18-19, 20-21)“

Finished Measurements
Sleeve circumference: 12 (14, 16, 18, 20, 22)“
Back length (not including collar): 16 (18, 20, 22, 24, 26)”
Wingspan (cuff to cuff): 35 (36, 37, 38, 39, 40)“

Yarn
Worsted weight yarn: 520 (585, 680, 770, 860, 950) yds
Shown in Sweet Paprika Andante (100% superwash merino wool; 110g/195 yds), 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins Jacaranda.

Needles
Size 8 (5mm) circular needle, 40” (100cm)
Size 7 (4.5mm) circular needle, 40” (100cm)

Notions
Smooth waste yarn for tubular cast-on (optional)
Yarn needle

Gauge
16 sts and 22 rows = 4” in Lace Rib on larger needles, after wet blocking.
16 sts and 44 rows = 4” in Brioche stitch on smaller needles, after wet blocking.
Note: When measuring gauge in Brioche stitch, keep in mind that only half the number of rows will show on either side. In this case you will see 22 rows on each side.