Description

Luxurious shrug featuring raglan shaping and three-quarter length sleeves edged with ruffles in a sumptuous cashmere. The top is trimmed with a narrow single-rib edging that is worked separately and sewn in place. Finished Size: 17 (18, 19 ¼, 21, 23, 25)” (43 [45.5, 49, 53.5, 58.5, 63.5] cm) back width. Shrug shown measures 17″ (43 cm).Yarn: Joseph Galler Pashmina (100% superfine cashmere; 170 yd [154 m]/50 g): graphite, 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 7) skeins. Yarn weight: #2 – FineGauge: 24 sts and 38 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in St st. Needles: Size 4 (3.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions: Tapestry needle; stitch holder. Originally Published: Interweave Knits Spring 2003