Solstice Shrug

The Solstice Shrug is my new favorite sweater! Loosely knit, drapey shrug with minimalist shaping, a self-finishing front border, and a simple lower edge. Worked in Fingering, DK, or a lightweight combination with mohair, this shrug is the perfect layering piece over a sleeveless dress or top. The Solstice Shrug can be worn year-round. Knit it in a cotton or linen blend for warmer weather or in a wool blend for cooler weather. **Construction Details:** The neckline/front border of the shrug is knitted as the front pieces are worked. The shrug is made as follows: Knit the back and the two fronts separately. Seam the shoulders together. Seam the front neck tabs together and then set them into the back neck of the shrug. Pick up stitches along the sides of the shrug and knit the sleeves flat from the body towards the wrist. Seam the sides and sleeves. **Techniques Necessary:** Cast On/Bind Off Knit/Purl Decreasing: K2tog and SSK Simple Mattress Stitch Seaming Picking up stitches **Adult Sizes:** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9) **To fit bust:** 29 (33, 37, 41, 45)(49, 53, 57, 61)”/74 (84, 94, 104, 114.5)(124.5, 135, 145, 155)cm **Finished bust:** 32 (36, 40, 44, 48)(52, 56, 60, 64)”/80 (90, 100, 110, 120)(130, 140, 150, 160)cm <i>Recommended ease is 3”/8 cm. If you are between sizes, go down a size for a more form-fitted look or up a size for a looser look. Shaina has a bust measurement of 39”/99cm and is wearing the size 3.</i> **Finished Length**: 14.5 (15, 15, 15.5, 16)(17, 18, 19, 20)”/36 (37.5, 37.5, 39, 40)(42.5, 45, 47.5, 50)cm <i>Schematic is included for additional measurements.</i> **Gauge**: 16 sts and 24 rows = 4”/10 cm in St-st, blocked, using size needle to obtain gauge. **Needles**: US 9/5.5 mm knitting needles or size needed for gauge. <i>Adjust needle size as necessary to obtain the correct gauge.</i> **Yarn:** 475 (525, 575, 675, 725)(850, 925, 1025, 1125) yards of yarn that is thinner than worsted weight – ideally a sport (CYCA #2) or DK weight (CYCA #3) yarn. <i>Samples made with:</i> <i>Yarn Snob Yarns “Silky Mohair Sequins” (34% superkid mohair, 11% mulberry silk, 41% nylon, 14% polyester; 208 yds/50 g skein) in “Chandelier”</i> <i>Wool Addicts by Lang Yarns “Pride” (40% linen, 32% cotton, 28% viscose; 308 yds/100g ball) in color 4/black.</i> **Other Materials:** 2 locking stitch markers, tapestry needle, matching yarn for seaming if the working yarn is unsuitable for seaming, 1.5”/37mm button. Skill Level: Advanced Beginner Knitting Pattern Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X Languages Available: English **Materials** Suggested Yarns: Yarn Snob Silky Mohair Sequins DK / Sport WOOLADDICTS by LANGYARNS PRIDE Category #3 DK Yardage: Between 475 and 1125 yards Meterage: Between 434.34 and 1028.7 meters Needles: US 9.0 - 5.5 mm Gauges: 16 stitches x 24 rows = 10 cm in St-st