Linen Shrug by Ram Wools

Linen Shrug

Knitting
Sport (12 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
550 yards (503 m)
One size only (42-inch)
English
This pattern is available for free: linenshrug.pdf

Garment worked in one piece, from cuff to cuff. See pattern for schematic.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Chest circumference: 42”
Garment Length: 13.5”
Sleeve Length: 17”

MATERIALS:
3 skeins Euroflax Linen
US 6 needles
US 7 circular needle

TENSION:
17 sts and 23 rows per 4”x4” on US 8/5 mm needles.

NOTES:
Appearance of knit fabric is deliberately loose.
Shaping done by knitting short rows.