Free Knitting Pattern Lion Brand® Romance Spring Fresh Shrug Pattern Number: 50947 Page 1 of 3 Free Knitting Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn Lion Brand® Romance Spring Fresh Shrug Pattern Number: 50947 SKILL LEVEL: Easy SIZE: One Size 18 x 62½ in. [46 x 159 cm] CORRECTIONS: None MATERIALS • 440-193 Lion Brand Romance: Leaf 1 Skeins • Lion Brand Size 15 [10 mm] 29-inch [75 cm] Circular Needles • Lion Brand Size 17 [13 mm] 29-inch [75 cm] Circular Needles • Lion Brand Size 19 [15 mm] 29-inch [75 cm] Circular Needles • Lion Brand Stitch Markers • Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6) GAUGE: 8 sts + 16 rows = 4” (10cm) in garter st (knit every row) on smallest needle. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. STITCH EXPLANATION: M1 (make 1) An increase worked by lifting horizontal thread lying between needles and placing it onto left needle. Knit this new stitch through the back loop. K 2, P 2 Ribbing Row 1 *K 2, p 2; rep from *. Row 2 K the k sts, p the p sts. SHRUG With smallest needle, cast on 36 sts. Working back and forth on circular needle, work in k 2, p 2 ribbing for 12 rows. Next Row (Dec Row): K 2, *k2tog, k 2; repeat from *, end k 2 – 28 sts. Work even in Garter st for 15 rows. Next Row (Inc Row): K 1, m1, k to last 2 sts, m1, k 1 – 30 sts. Work even in Garter st for 9 rows. Next Row (Inc Row): K 1, m1, k to last 2 sts, m1, k 1 – 32 sts. Work even in garter st for 46 rows. Shape Armholes: Bind off 8 sts at beg of next 2 rows – 16 sts. Back: Next Row (Inc Row): K 1, m1, k to last 2 sts, m1, k 1 – 18 sts. Next Row: Knit. Repeat last two rows 9 times – 36 sts. Work even in garter st for 36 rows. Next Row (Dec Row): K 1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k 1 – 34 sts. Next Row: Knit. Repeat last 2 rows 9 times – 16 sts. Sleeve: Shape Armhole: Cast on 8 sts at end of next 2 rows – 32 sts. Page 2 of 3 Work even in garter st for 46 rows. Next Row (Dec Row): K 1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 – 30 sts. Work even in garter st for 9 rows. Next Row (Dec Row): K 1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 – 28 sts. Work even in garter st for 15 rows. Next Row (Inc Row): K 2, *k 3, m1; repeat from *, end k2 – 36 sts. Work in k 2, p 2 ribbing for 12 rows. Bind off. FINISHING Sew sleeve seams, leaving center of Shrug open for the body. Ruffle: From RS, with smallest circular needle and beg at right underarm, pick up and k 96 sts evenly around body. Place marker and join. Work in k 2, p 2 Ribbing for 2 rows. Change to medium circular needle and work in k 2, p 2 Ribbing for 6 rows. Change to largest circular needle and work in k 2, p 2 Ribbing for 12 rows. Bind off very loosely. Weave in ends. ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration dec = decreas(e)(s)(ing) inc = increas(e)(s)(ing) k = knit M1 = make 1 p = purl RS = right side st(s) = stitch(es) tog = together WS = wrong side 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. *Romance (Article #440) is an elegant, brushed mohair-blend yarn designed so that one ball makes a garment. 85% Acrylic, 15% mohair. Packaged in 8 oz (224g) / 480 yd (440 m) skeins. 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! For hundreds of free patterns, visit our website www.LionBrand.com To order visit our website www.e-yarn.com or call: (800) 258-YARN (9276) any time! Copyright ©1998-2005 Lion Brand Yarn Company, all rights reserved. No pattern or other material may be reproduced -- mechanically, electronically, or by any other means, including photocopying -- without written permission of Lion Brand Yarn Company. If you would like to send a copy of this page to someone, click here and we will be happy to do it for you. Page 3 of 3.