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Silver Moon Knit Shrug
Knitting Needle Size7 or 4.5 mm, Circular Knitting Needles
Yarn Weight(3) Light/DK (21-24 stitches to 4 inches)
MATERIALS
Patons® Lace™ (3 oz/85 g; 498 yds/455 m)
Patina (33046) 2 2 3 balls
Size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles
Size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) circular knitting needle 36" [90 cm] long or size needed to obtain gauge.
SIZES
To fit bust measurement
XS/M: 28-38" [71-96.5 cm]
L/XL: 40-48" [101.5-122 cm]
2/5XL: 50-62" [127-157.5 cm]
GAUGE: 19½ sts and 25 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stocking st.
ABBREVIATIONS
Alt = alternate(ing)
Beg = beginning
cont = continue(ity)
K = knit
k2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together.
K3(4,n)tog = Knit next 3(4, n)stitches together.
M1 = Make 1 stitch by picking up horizontal loop lying before next stitch and knitting into back of loop.
P = purl
P2tog = purl two stitches together
P3(4,n)tog = Purl next 3(4, ) stitches together.
rem = remain(ing)
rep = repeat
RS = right side
Sl1P = Slip next stitch purlwise.
st(s) = stitch(es)
tog = together
WS = wrong side
INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ). When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes.
Note: Change to circular needle when necessary to accommodate sts.
Left Side
**Cast on 46 (54-62) sts.
1st row: (RS). K2. *P2. K2. Rep from * to end of row.
2nd row: P2. *K2. P2. Rep from * to end of row.
Rep last 2 rows of (K2. P2) ribbing until work from beg measures 6" [15 cm], ending with 2nd row.
Proceed as follows:
1st row: (RS). K2. *M1. K2. Rep from * to end of row. 68 (80-92) sts.
2nd to 6th rows: Beg with a purl row, work 5 rows in stocking st.
7th row: K2. *M1. K3. Rep from * to end of row. 90 (106-122) sts.
8th to 12th rows: Beg with a purl row, work 5 rows in stocking st.
13th row: K2. *M1. K4. Rep from * to end of row. 112 (132-152) sts.
14th to 18th rows: Beg with a purl row, work 5 rows in stocking st.
19th row: K2. *M1. K5. Rep from * to end of row. 134 (158-182) sts.
20th to 24th rows: Beg with a purl row, work 5 rows in stocking st.
25th row: K2. *M1. K6. Rep from * to end of row. 156 (184-212) sts.
26th to 30th rows: Beg with a purl row, work 5 rows in stocking st.
31st row: K2. *M1. K7. Rep from * to end of row. 178 (210-242) sts.** Place stitch marker at end of row.
Work 3 (5-9) rows even. Place marker at end of last row.
Shape front: 1st row: (RS). K177 (209-241). Turn. Leave rem st unworked.
2nd and alt rows: Sl1P. Purl to end of row.
3rd row: K176 (208-240). Turn. Leave rem st unworked.
5th row: K175 (207-239). Turn. Leave rem st unworked.
6th row: As 2nd row.
Cont in same manner, having 1 more st unworked on next and every following alt row until there are 162 (191-220) sts worked.
Purl 1 row.
Next row: (RS). K159 (188-217) sts. Turn.
Leave 3 more sts unworked.
Next row: Sl1P. Purl to end of row.
Next row: K156 (185-214) sts. Turn.
Leave 3 more sts unworked.
Next row: Sl1P. Purl to end of row.
Cont in same manner, having 3 more sts unworked on next and every following alt row until there are 123 (152-181) sts worked.
Purl 1 row.
Next row: Cast off 89 (105-121) sts. Place marker *(Bring st back to left-hand needle. K1) 5 times – Chain 5 made. Bring st back to left-hand needle. K4tog. Rep from * to last 2 (3-1) st(s). Chain 5. Bring st back to left-hand needle. K3 (4-2) tog. Fasten off.
Right Side
Work from ** to ** as given for Left Side
Work 2 (4-8) rows even.
Shape front: 1st row: (WS). P177 (209-241). Turn. Leave rem st unworked.
2nd and alt rows: Sl1P. Knit to end of row.
3rd row: P176 (208-240). Turn. Leave rem st unworked.
5th row: P175 (207-239). Turn. Leave rem st unworked.
6th row: As 2nd row.
Cont in same manner, having 1 more st unworked on next and every following alt row until there are 162 (191-220) sts worked.
Knit 1 row.
Next row: (WS). P159 (188-217). Turn.
Leave 3 more sts unworked.
Next row: Sl1P. Knit to end of row.
Next row: P156 (185-214). Turn. Leave 3 more sts unworked.
Next row: Sl1P. Purl to end of row.
Cont in same manner, having 3 more sts unworked on next and every following alt row until there are 123 (152-181) sts worked.
Knit 1 row.
Next row: Cast off 89 (105-121) sts. Place marker. Using right-hand needle or crochet hook, chain 5 times . Bring st back to left-hand needle. P4tog. Rep from * to last 2 (3-1) st(s). Chain 5. Bring st back to left-hand needle. P3 (4-2) tog.
Fasten off.
FINISHING
Place markers 16 (19-21)" [40.5 (48-53.5) cm] along cast off edge.
Sew back seam to markers. Sew side seams from cast on edge to markers.
5 comments
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Gracie
Jan 10, 2020 09:16 AM
Nice pattern
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Susan
Jan 11, 2020 11:23 AM
Thanks
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Zara
Jan 10, 2020 09:54 AM
I'd wear this shrug
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Susan
Jan 11, 2020 11:30 AM
And me too
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Isabella
Jan 10, 2020 10:10 AM
Looks good with the dress
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