Page 1 of 5 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Fisherman Shrug Pattern Number: 50718 Featured on the cover of the Spring/Summer 2006 Knit It! Magazine Dressed up or dressed down, this fisherman shrug is the perfect topper for any springtime outfit!
Page 2 of 5 SKILL LEVEL: Easy Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Fisherman Shrug Pattern Number: 50718 SIZE: One Size, Medium, 1X Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning. CORRECTIONS: None MATERIALS 640-099 Wool-Ease Thick & Quick: Fisherman 5 (6) Skeins Lion Brand Knitting Needles - Size 10.5 [6.5 mm] Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6) Lion Brand Stitch Holders Additional Materials Size 15 (10 cm) 32-inch or 36-inch circular knitting needle Note: The size 15 needles are used only for ribbing on the Sleeve cuffs and on the collar. You can use straight size 15 needles for the cuffs, but you ll need the long circular needle for the collar (and you can use it going back and forth rather than in the round--for the cuffs). GAUGE: 9 sts and 14 rows = 4 in (10 cm) in St stitch pattern (knit RS rows, purl WS rows) using size 10½ needles. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. NOTES: In this pattern, the larger size needles are used for the cuff and collar ribbing. The smaller size needles are used for the body parts knit in stockinette stitch. SHRUG BACK With smaller needles, cast on 38 (42) sts. Row 1 Knit. Cont in St st, inc 1 st at each edge every 6th row (on Knit row) three times. Work until piece measures 8 (10) in. 44 (48) sts. Shape armholes Row 1 K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 Rep Rows 1 and 2 thirteen (14) times more. Place rem 16 (18) sts on holder. RIGHT SLEEVE With larger needle (size 15), cast on 28 (30) sts. Row 1 *K2, p2; rep from * across row; end k0 (2). Row 2 P0 (2); *k2, p2, rep from* across row. Cont in rib pat until piece measures 8 (10). Change to smaller needles. Next row Knit, inc 1 st at each end of row. Next row Purl.
Page 3 of 5 Cont in St st and inc 1 st at each edge every 6th row two times 34 (36) sts. Work even until piece measures 16 (17) in. Shape armholes: Dec row Row 1 K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1--32 (34) sts. Row 2 and all even-numbered rows (WS) Purl. Rep Rows 1 and 2 ONCE MORE--30 (32) sts Next row and every odd-numbered row (RS) K to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. Rep this RS row and purl WS row fourteen times--16 (18) sts. Purl 1 row and place sts on stitch holder. LEFT SLEEVE Work as directed for Right Sleeve up to armhole shaping. Shape armholes: Dec row Row 1 K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 32 (34) sts. Row 2 and all even-numbered rows (WS) Purl. Rep Rows 1 and 2 ONCE MORE--30 (32) sts Next row and every odd-numbered row (RS) K 1, ssk, knit to end. Rep this RS row and purl WS row fourteen times--16 (18) sts. Purl 1 row and place sts on stitch holder. FRONT (make 2) With smaller needles, cast on 18 (20) sts (line BC on triangle in schematic). Row 1 Knit. Row 3 K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. Rep Rows 2 and 3 until 1 st rem. Bind off. FINISHING Sew Fronts (along AC on one Front and AB of other Front) to Back as shown in diagram. Sew raglan Sleeves to Fronts and Back. Sew Sleeve seams. With size 15 long circular needle, pick up and k 100 (108) sts around entire circumference starting at center bottom of Back (circle includes bottom of Back, BC of both Fronts, and stitches on stitch holders from each Sleeve, and top of Back). Work in K2, p2 rib for 4½ in. Bind off very loosely.
Page 4 of 5 Learn to knit instructions:http://learntoknit.lionbrand.com Every effort has been made to have the knitting and crochet instructions accurate and complete. We cannot be responsible for variance of individual knitters and crocheters, human errors, or typographical mistakes. *Wool-Ease Thick & Quick (Article #640) is the super bulky member of the Wool-Ease family. It has the feel, warmth and softness of wool with the easy care of acrylic. It is packaged in 6 oz/170g, 106 yd/97m skeins. Solids, Heathers, Twists: 80% acrylic, 20% wool; Wheat: 86% acrylic, 10% wool, 4% rayon We want your project to be a success! If you need help with this or any other Lion Brand pattern, e-mail support is
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