Sometimes you just need a little something something to cover your shoulders.

Here's a very stylish solution - a quick knit, shawl-collared shrug! It features a textured, open rib stitch contrasted with a 2x2 ribbed, chic shawl-collar. Ribbed cap sleeves finish the look.

This seamless design begins with the back, which is knit from the bottom up. Then, stitches are picked up around the rest of the edges and the remainder of the shrug is knit in the round.

Short rows are used to give the shawl-collar its great shape and to create the little cap sleeves that finish off the armholes. A great, easy look over sexy tank dresses or slim long-sleeves tops.

Smaller sizes only use 2-3 skeins of yarn!

Finished Knit Bust Measurement: (based on 2 x Back Width at Bust): 28 ¾ (33, 37 ¼, 41 ½, 45 ¾, 50, 54 ½)" [73 (84, 94.5, 105.5, 116, 127, 138.5) cm].TO FIT SIZES: XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X) or Bust Sizes 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54)" [71-76 (81.5-86.5, 91.5-96.5, 101.5-106.5, 112-117, 122-127, 132-137) cm]

Skill Level:

Yarn Used: Knit Picks Swish Bulky (100% Superwash Merino Wool); 3.5 oz/100 g [137 yds/125 m] per hank): 2 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) hanks in Cashew.

Gauge(s):
Pattern Gauge: Approximately 15 stitches = 4" [10 cm] and 14 rows = 3" [7.5 cm] in Open Lace Rib Stitch on size 10 ¾ [7mm] needles.
Yarn Label Gauge and Information: A bulky weight yarn with a gauge of 3 - 3.75 sts = 1" on US size 10 - 11 needles.

Total Yardage Required: 274 (411, 411, 411, 548, 548, 548) yds [250 (375, 375, 375, 500, 500, 500) m].

Some suggested yarn substitutes to try:
Bernat Softee Chunky
If you have a yarn substitute to suggest for this project, email us!

Knitting Needles Used: 1 - 24" or 32" circular needle in size 10 ¾ [7mm] OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE and 1 - 24" or 32" circular needle in size 10 [6mm] OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
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