Free Knitting Pattern Lion Brand Nature's Choice Organic Cotton Stockinette Stitch Shrug

Pattern Number: 90687AD

Wrap yourself in warmth with this flattering shrug.

Free Knitting Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn Lion Brand Nature's Choice Organic Cotton Stockinette Stitch Shrug
Pattern Number: 90687AD
SKILL LEVEL: Easy SIZE: One Size About 34 x 38 in. (86.5 x 96.5 cm), before folding and seaming CORRECTIONS: None as of Apr 1, 2010. To check for later updates, click here.

MATERIALS 480-152 Lion Brand Nature's Choice Organic Cotton: Espresso 9 Balls Lion Brand Stitch Markers Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6) Additional Materials LION BRAND circular knitting needle size 8 (5 mm), 29 in. long

GAUGE:

16 sts + 21 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st (k on RS, p on WS). 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: PATTERN STITCH K1, p1 Rib (multiple of 2 sts) Row 1: *K1, p1; rep from * to across. Row 2: K the knit sts and p the purl sts. Rep Row 2 for K1, p1 Rib. NOTES:

Circular needle is used to accommodate large number of sts. Work back and forth on circular needle as if working on straight needles.

SHRUG Cast on 136 sts. Work in K1, p1 Rib until piece measures 2 in. (5 cm) from beg. Work in St st (k on RS, p on WS) until piece measures 36 in. (91.5 cm) from beg. Work in K1, p1 Rib until piece measures 38 in. (96.5 cm) from beg. Bind off. FINISHING Fold piece in half, bringing cast-on edge and bound-off edges together, to measure 34 x 19 in. (85.5 x 48.5 cm). Place markers on each of the 19 in. (48.5 cm) sides, 7 in. (18 cm) below fold for armholes. Seam sides from marker down to lower edge. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
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beg = begin(s)(ning) p = purl RS = right side st(s) = stitch(es)

k = knit rep = repeat(s)(ing) St st = Stockinette stitch WS = wrong side

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