Silver Moon Shrug
You will wrap yourself in an air of mystery when you slip on this gorgeous Silver Moon Shrug. Throw this light sweater on over your outfit whenever you feel a chill for instant glamor and warmth. Knit in two pieces and seamed down the middle, this is a great project for knitters interested in tackling sweaters. This shrug knits up fairly quick, making it a great project for knitters who don't want to tackle a full sweater.
Knitting Needle Size7 or 4.5 mm, Circular Knitting Needles
Yarn Weight(3) Light/DK (21-24 stitches to 4 inches)
MATERIALS
- Patons® Lace™ (3 oz/85 g; 498 yds/455 m)
- Patina (33046) 2 2 3 balls
- Size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles
- Size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) circular knitting needle 36" [90 cm] long or size needed to obtain gauge.
SIZES
To fit bust measurement
XS/M: 28-38" [71-96.5 cm]
L/XL: 40-48" [101.5-122 cm]
2/5XL: 50-62" [127-157.5 cm]
GAUGE
19½ sts and 25 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stocking st.
ABBREVIATIONS
Alt = alternate(ing)
Beg = beginning
cont = continue(ity)
K = knit
k2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together.
K3(4,n)tog = Knit next 3(4, n)stitches together.
M1 = Make 1 stitch by picking up horizontal loop lying before next stitch and knitting into back of loop.
P = purl
P2tog = purl two stitches together
P3(4,n)tog = Purl next 3(4, ) stitches together.
rem = remain(ing)
rep = repeat
RS = right side
Sl1P = Slip next stitch purlwise.
st(s) = stitch(es)
tog = together
WS = wrong side
INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ). When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes.
Note: Change to circular needle when necessary to accommodate sts.
Left Side
**Cast on 46 (54-62) sts.
1st row: (RS). K2. *P2. K2. Rep from * to end of row.
2nd row: P2. *K2. P2. Rep from * to end of row.
Rep last 2 rows of (K2. P2) ribbing until work from beg measures 6" [15 cm], ending with 2nd row.
Proceed as follows:
1st row: (RS). K2. *M1. K2. Rep from * to end of row. 68 (80-92) sts.
2nd to 6th rows: Beg with a purl row, work 5 rows in stocking st.
7th row: K2. *M1. K3. Rep from * to end of row. 90 (106-122) sts.
8th to 12th rows: Beg with a purl row, work 5 rows in stocking st.
13th row: K2. *M1. K4. Rep from * to end of row. 112 (132-152) sts.
14th to 18th rows: Beg with a purl row, work 5 rows in stocking st.
19th row: K2. *M1. K5. Rep from * to end of row. 134 (158-182) sts.
20th to 24th rows: Beg with a purl row, work 5 rows in stocking st.
25th row: K2. *M1. K6. Rep from * to end of row. 156 (184-212) sts.
26th to 30th rows: Beg with a purl row, work 5 rows in stocking st.
31st row: K2. *M1. K7. Rep from * to end of row. 178 (210-242) sts.** Place stitch marker at end of row.
Work 3 (5-9) rows even. Place marker at end of last row.
Shape front: 1st row: (RS). K177 (209-241). Turn. Leave rem st unworked.
2nd and alt rows: Sl1P. Purl to end of row.
3rd row: K176 (208-240). Turn. Leave rem st unworked.
5th row: K175 (207-239). Turn. Leave rem st unworked.
6th row: As 2nd row.
Cont in same manner, having 1 more st unworked on next and every following alt row until there are 162 (191-220) sts worked.
Purl 1 row.
Next row: (RS). K159 (188-217) sts. Turn.
Leave 3 more sts unworked.
Next row: Sl1P. Purl to end of row.
Next row: K156 (185-214) sts. Turn.
Leave 3 more sts unworked.
Next row: Sl1P. Purl to end of row.
Cont in same manner, having 3 more sts unworked on next and every following alt row until there are 123 (152-181) sts worked.
Purl 1 row.
Next row: Cast off 89 (105-121) sts. Place marker *(Bring st back to left-hand needle. K1) 5 times – Chain 5 made. Bring st back to left-hand needle. K4tog. Rep from * to last 2 (3-1) st(s). Chain 5. Bring st back to left-hand needle. K3 (4-2) tog. Fasten off.
Right Side
Work from ** to ** as given for Left Side
Work 2 (4-8) rows even.
Shape front: 1st row: (WS). P177 (209-241). Turn. Leave rem st unworked.
2nd and alt rows: Sl1P. Knit to end of row.
3rd row: P176 (208-240). Turn. Leave rem st unworked.
5th row: P175 (207-239). Turn. Leave rem st unworked.
6th row: As 2nd row.
Cont in same manner, having 1 more st unworked on next and every following alt row until there are 162 (191-220) sts worked.
Knit 1 row.
Next row: (WS). P159 (188-217). Turn.
Leave 3 more sts unworked.
Next row: Sl1P. Knit to end of row.
Next row: P156 (185-214). Turn. Leave 3 more sts unworked.
Next row: Sl1P. Purl to end of row.
Cont in same manner, having 3 more sts unworked on next and every following alt row until there are 123 (152-181) sts worked.
Knit 1 row.
Next row: Cast off 89 (105-121) sts. Place marker. Using right-hand needle or crochet hook, chain 5 times . Bring st back to left-hand needle. P4tog. Rep from * to last 2 (3-1) st(s). Chain 5. Bring st back to left-hand needle. P3 (4-2) tog.
Fasten off.
FINISHING
Place markers 16 (19-21)" [40.5 (48-53.5) cm] along cast off edge (see Diagram).
Sew back seam to markers. Sew side seams from cast on edge to markers.