Free Knitting Pattern Lion Brand LB Collection Organic Wool Textured Circle Shrug Pattern Number: glamknits From the book Glam Knits by Stefanie Japel, this stylish shrug is perfect for any occasion or outfit. Reproduced with permission by Northlight Books. This shrug follows the same basic construction as the traditional raglan from the top down sweater, without working any front panels. The ribbing is picked up all around the edges and worked in the round.
Free Knitting Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn Lion Brand LB Collection Organic Wool Textured Circle Shrug Pattern Number: glamknits SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X FINISHED BUST: 32 34 (36 38, 40 42, 44 46, 48 50, 52 54)" (81 86 [91 97, 102 107, 112 117, 122 127, 132 137]cm) 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 481-134 Lion Brand LB Collection Organic Wool: Avocado 5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 11) Balls Lion Brand Stitch Markers Large-Eyed Blunt Needles Additional Materials Size US 8 (5mm) 29" (74cm) circular needle Size US 6 (4mm) 40" (102cm) circular needle Scrap yarn GAUGE: 18 sts and 26 rows = 4" (10cm) stripe, using larger 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. STITCH EXPLANATION: PFB (PURL 1 FRONT AND BACK): Inc 1 st by purling into the front and back of the next st. RLI (RIGHT LIFTED INCREASE): Inc 1 st by inserting the tip of the right needle into the back of the st 1 row below on the left needle and knitting into it to create a right-leaning increase. M1P (MAKE 1 PURLWISE): Inc 1 st by picking up the bar between the next st and the st just knit and purling it. TEXTURED STRIPE Work textured stripe over any number of sts. ROWS 1 5: Work in Rev St st. ROWS 6 13: Work in St st. Rep Rows 1 13. NOTE: Because this is a 13 row rep, Row 1 will be alternately a RS and then a WS row. SEED STITCH Work seed st over a multiple of 2 sts + 1. RND 1: *P1, k1; rep from * to last st, p1. RND 2: *K1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1. Rep Rnds 1 2.
SHRUG YOKE With larger needle, cast on 60 (60, 60, 68, 68, 68) sts. Do not join. RAGLAN SET-UP ROW (WS): Beg St st, beg with a purl row. P10 (10, 10, 11, 11, 11), pm, p40 (40, 40, 46, 46, 46), pm p10 (10, 10, 11, 11, 11). RAGLAN INC ROW (RS): [KFB, work to 1 st before marker, KFB] twice, KFB, work to last st, KFB 66 (66, 66, 74, 74, 74) sts. Work 1 row even. Rep last 2 rows 5 times more 96 (96, 96, 104, 104, 104) sts. NEXT ROW (RS): Begin textured stripe and, at the same time, rep Raglan Inc Row every other row 14 (18, 22, 23, 27, 31) times more, working PFB instead of KFB when Raglan Inc Row is worked on a purl row 180 (204, 228, 242, 266, 290) sts. Work 1 row even. Break yarn. SEPARATE SLEEVES FROM BODY
NEXT ROW (RS): Place next 50 (58, 66, 69, 77, 85) sts for first sleeve on scrap yarn to be worked later, rejoin yarn and work to marker, place last 50 (58, 66, 69, 77, 85) sts for second sleeve on scrap yarn to be worked later 80 (88, 96, 104, 112, 120) sts rem. Work 1 row even. NEXT ROW (RS): Cont in textured stripe, bind off 3 sts at beg of next 10 (8, 0, 16, 0, 0) rows, then 4 sts at beg of next 6 (8, 14, 4, 16, 16) rows 26 (32, 40, 40, 48, 56) sts rem. Place sts on scrap yarn to be worked later. SLEEVES NEXT ROW (RS): Transfer 50 (58, 66, 69, 77, 85) held sts of one sleeve to larger needle. Cont in textured stripe, work even for 2 rows. SIZES 40 42 (44 46, 48 50, 52 54) DEC ROW (RS): Work 1, k2tog (p2tog if working a purl row), work to last 3 sts, SSK (p2tog if working a purl row), work 1 64 (67, 75, 83) sts rem. Work 9 (21, 5, 3) rows even. Rep last 10 (22, 6, 4) rows 2 (1, 5, 9) times more, then rep Dec Row 1 time more 58 (63, 63, 63) sts rem. ALL SIZES Work even until piece measures 63/4 (71/2, 61/4, 8, 63/4, 71/2)" (17 [19, 16, 20, 17, 19]cm) from beg, ending with first 5 rows of textured stripe. Bind off. NECK TRIM With RS facing, beg at right back bottom edge, using smaller needle, pick up and knit sts for ribbing around entire edge as foll: Pick up and k34 (36, 34, 40, 40, 40) sts along right back edge, pm, 54 (62, 70, 74, 80, 90) sts along right sleeve, pm, 40 (40, 42, 46, 48, 46) sts along back neck, pm, 54 (62, 70, 74, 80, 90) sts along left sleeve, pm, 34 (36, 34, 40, 40, 40) sts along left back edge, k26 (32, 40, 40, 48, 56) sts from scrap yarn for lower back 242 (268, 290, 314, 336, 362) total sts. Pm and join for working in the rnd. Work 33 (37, 41, 44, 48, 50) rnds in k1, p1 rib. INC RND 1: Work to first marker, *[k1, p1, RLI, p1] 13 (15, 17, 18, 20, 22) times, [k1, p1] 1 (1, 1, 1, 0, 1) time, sl marker, work to next marker; rep from * once 268 (298, 324, 350, 376, 406) sts. NEXT RND: Work to first marker, [k1, p1, k2, p1] 13 (15, 17, 18, 20, 22) times, [k1, p1] 1 (1, 1, 1, 0, 1) time, sl marker, work to next marker; rep from * once. Work 12 (16, 20, 23, 27, 29) rnds even. INC RND 2: Work to first marker, *[k1, p1, k1, M1P, k1] 13 (15, 17, 18, 20, 22) times, [k1, p1] 1 (1, 1, 1, 0, 1) time, sl marker, work to next marker; rep from * once 294 (328, 358, 386, 416, 450) sts. NEXT RND: Work in seed st, inc 1 st at end of rnd 295 (329, 359, 387, 417, 451) sts. Work 22 (22, 22, 26, 26, 26) rnds even. Bind off in patt. FINISHING Seam sleeves. Weave in ends. ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration k2tog = knit 2 together Kfb = knit in front and back of st p2tog = purl 2 together Pm = place marker Rev St st = reverse stockinette stitch sl = slip sl st = slip stitch ssk = slip, slip, knit 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. We want your project to be a success! If you need help with this or any other Lion Brand pattern, e-mail support is available 7 days per week. Just click here to explain your problem and someone will help you!
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