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Spring Fresh Shrug
Lion Brand® Romance^®
Pattern Number: 50947

SKILL LEVEL:  Easy
SIZE: One Size
18 x 62 1/4 in. [46 x 159 cm]

CORRECTIONS: None

MATERIALS

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GAUGE:
8 sts + 16 rows = 4" (10cm) in garter st (knit every row) on smallest needle. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
Exact gauges is not imporant to this project.

STITCH EXPLANATION:
M1 (make 1) An increase worked by lifting horizontal thread lying between needles and placing itonto left needle. Knit this new stitch through the back loop. K 2, P 2 Ribbing Row 1 *K 2, p 2; rep from *. Row 2 K the k sts, p the p sts.


INSTRUCTIONS



SHRUG With smallest needle, cast on 36 sts. Working back and forth on circular needle, work in k 2, p 2 ribbing for 12 rows. Next Row (Dec Row): K 2, *k2tog, k 2; repeat from *, end k 2 - 28 sts. Work even in Garter st for 15 rows. Next Row (Inc Row): K 1, m1, k to last 2 sts, m1, k 1 - 30 sts. Work even in Garter st for 9 rows. Next Row (Inc Row): K 1, m1, k to last 2 sts, m1, k 1 - 32 sts. Work even in garter st for 46 rows. Shape Armholes: Bind off 8 sts at beg of next 2 rows - 16 sts. Back: Next Row (Inc Row): K 1, m1, k to last 2 sts, m1, k 1 - 18 sts. Next Row: Knit. Repeat last two rows 9 times - 36 sts. Work even in garter st for 36 rows. Next Row (Dec Row): K 1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k 1 - 34 sts. Next Row: Knit. Repeat last 2 rows 9 times - 16 sts. Sleeve: Shape Armhole: Cast on 8 sts at end of next 2 rows - 32 sts. Work even in garter st for 46 rows. Next Row (Dec Row): K 1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 - 30 sts. Work even in garter st for 9 rows. Next Row (Dec Row): K 1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 - 28 sts. Work even in garter st for 15 rows. Next Row (Inc Row): K 2, *k 3, m1; repeat from *, end k2 - 36 sts. Work in k 2, p 2 ribbing for 12 rows. Bind off. FINISHING Sew sleeve seams, leaving center of Shrug open for the body. Ruffle: From RS, with smallest circular needle and beg at right underarm, pick up and k 96 sts evenlyaround body. Place marker and join. Work in k 2, p 2 Ribbing for 2 rows. Change to medium circularneedle and work in k 2, p 2 Ribbing for 6 rows. Change to largest circular needle and work in k 2, p2 Ribbing for 12 rows. Bind off very loosely. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
dec = decreas(e)(s)(ing)
inc = increas(e)(s)(ing)
k = knit
M1 = make 1
p = purl
RS = right side
st(s) = stitch(es)
tog = together
WS = wrong side


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