This small shrug is perfect for using a small amount of handspun or luxury yarn, and is great for layering over summer dresses or camisoles. The body of the shrug is a rectangle that knits up quickly in a simple openwork pattern that highlights the texture of the yarn. After the sleeves are seamed, stitches are picked up to work the front edging and short-row shaped shawl collar.

GAUGE
4” = 18 sts and 22 rows in Pillar Openwork Stitch on larger needles
Note: This stitch pattern pulls in so a larger needle than usual for these yarns has been used. Yarns shown usually knit at 18 sts to 4” in Stocking Stitch.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS
Bicep Circumference: 10”(12”, 14”, 16”, 18”)
Width from Sleeve Hem to Sleeve Hem: 23”(24”, 25”, 27”, 29”)
Back Length from Neck to Hem: 11.75”(13.75”, 15.75”, 17.75”, 19.75”)
Sleeve Length to Underarm: 3”

MATERIALS
180(225, 275, 340, 410) yards worsted weight yarn
US 10 (6mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge
US 8 (5mm) 24”-29” circular needles or 2 sizes smaller than size needed to obtain gauge
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