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This shrug is a meditative rectangle featuring a gorgeous (and simple!) stitch worked in wispy Tern. In an effort to create a simple cover-up for the shoulders and back that isn’t bulky, Rhodes was designed for warmth where it’s needed. On big needles, the stitch pattern blocks out quite a lot, creating a lace-y look; stitches are picked up around the blocked rectangle to work a mitered garter border, then bound off while picking up stitches held on a lifeline to create wide sleeves.

Designed to fit sizes 32-38” (40-46, 48-54, 56-62, 64-70)“ / 81-96.5 (101.5- 117, 122-137, 142-157.5, 162.5-178) cm

Sample shown in size 45” / 114.5 cm on a 34” / 86.5 cm, 5’4” / 162.5 cm tall model

yarn
tern
limited edition magnolia
8 (9, 11, 12, 13) skeins

needles
40” circulars in sizes US 7 and 10 / 4.5 and 6 mm

gauge
28 sts and 23 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stitch pattern with larger needle, before blocking
20 sts and 23 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stitch pattern with larger needle, after blocking.

skills required
Long-tail cast on, picking up stitches, using a lifeline, three-needle bind off (links provided).