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A heavier, textured yarn
frames an airy laceweight yarn creating what we weavers call honeycombs. The body of the shrug is
knitted in a width-wise rectangle. The lace rib-stitch cuffs are
knitted circularly from the selvages to create a garment with no sewing
involved! See sample cover page below for more details.
Instructions in 5 sizes from
Petite to Extra Large with cuff to cuff measurements of 55 [58, 61, 64,
68]". Choose two yarns, each in a different color variegation — one yarn
in a slightly heavier crepe-like texture (C), and the other in a lighter
weight smooth yarn (L). For the planned measurements, you will need
approximately 400 [450, 475, 525, 550] yards of C and 550 [600, 650,
700, 750] yards of L. U.S. 8/5 mm needles suggested for gauge of 17 sts
per 4 inches measured over Main Pattern Stitch for Body of Shrug (after
blocking as for final project. U.S. 6/4 mm needles also needed in
your choice of double points or circulars for working the Wrist Bands in
the round. Written stitch instructions.
Yarn suggestions:
(F)
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