Shrug Pattern No. 3794
Pattern
These directions are for size 12. Changes for sizes 14 and 16 are in parentheses.
MATERIALS
BERNAT Nylo Germantown (2 oz. skeins) — 4(4-5)
1 pair straight knitting needles No. 10 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLE WHICH WILL GIVE THE STITCH GAUGE BELOW
1 aluminum crochet hook No. 5/F
GAUGE: 9 sts = 2 inches; 6 rows = 1 inch
PATTERN STITCH: Multiple of 4 sts.
Rows 1 and 2: * K 2, P 2, repeat from * across row.
Rows 3 and 4: * P 2, K 2, repeat from * across row.
Repeat these 4 rows for pattern stitch.
BACK: Cast on 4 sts. Working in pattern st, at the beg of each of the next 18(20-22) rows cast on 2 sts. At the beg of each of the next 10 rows cast on 4 sts. Work even on 80(84-88) sts until piece measures 2½ inches above last group of cast on sts. SHAPE SLEEVES: At the beg of each of the next 12 rows cast on 2 sts. At the beg of each of the next 2 rows cast on 8 sts. Work even on 120(124-128) sts until sleeves measure 6¼(6½-6¾) inches above last group of cast on sts. Put a marker in work to mark center of sleeves. SHAPE NECK: Work 48(50-52) sts; join another ball of yarn and bind off center 24 sts; work last 48(50-52) sts. Work even on both sides at once until sleeves measure 5(5¼-5½) inches above marker in work. SHAPE FRONTS: At each front edge dec 1 st and repeat this dec every other row 3 times more. SHAPE FRONT SLEEVES: Continuing to dec 1 st at each front edge every other row 5 times more and to bind off 4 sts 4 times, at each arm edge bind off 8 sts once and 2 sts 6 times. Work even on 3(5-7) sts of each side until piece measures 2½ inches above last group of bound off sts at underarm. Bind off.
FINISHING: Sew underarm and sleeve seams. Work 2 rows s c around entire shrug. FRINGE: Cut yarn 2 inches long. Knot 2 strands of yarn in each st around entire shrug and on sleeves. Block.
About this pattern
This pattern was originally published in 21 Bulky Styles featuring Quick Little Jackets and has passed into the public domain: the source states these designs "are no longer protected by copyright and you are free to do whatever you would like to do with them." It is reproduced here verbatim, including original vintage terminology, abbreviations, and measurements, which may differ from modern conventions. You can view the original transcription at freevintageknitting.com.