Free Knitting PatternLion Brand Homespun Thick & Quick - Imagine

Openwork Knit ShrugPattern Number: L30280

Using Homespun Thick and Quick and Imagine for the ruffled trim, this bolero has an airof elegance and feminine sophistication.

Free Knitting Pattern from Lion Brand YarnLion Brand Homespun Thick & Quick - Imagine

Openwork Knit ShrugPattern Number: L30280

SKILL LEVEL: Easy

SIZE: One Size

Finished Length About 46 in. (117 cm) from cuff to cuffFinished Width About 22 in. (56 cm)

CORRECTIONS: (applied Nov 13, 2013)

Sleeve RufflesThe B yarn used for the ruffles is constructed like a tube.Cut a 20 in. (51 cm) length of B. Smooth out the length of B, as though smoothing a piece of fabric toopen the fabric of the yarn slightly.With sewing needle and thread, whipstitch both cut ends of the length of B to secure the raw edges.Fold the piece length of B in half lengthwise and with sewing needle and thread, sew a running st alongthe folded edge. Pull the sewing thread to make gathers and draw piece up until it measures same aswrist edge. This will begin to gather the length of B. Continue to pull the sewing thread to gather thelength of B until it measures about the same size as the lower edge of the sleeve.

MATERIALS 792-312 Lion Brand

Homespun Thick and QuickYarn: Edwardian 2 Balls (A)

515-315 Lion Brand ImagineYarn: Black Ice 1 Ball (B)

Lion Brand KnittingNeedles - Size 10 [6 mm]

Lion Brand Large-Eye BluntNeedles (Set of 6)

Additional MaterialsSewing needle and thread

*Homespun Thick & Quick (Article #792). 88%Acrylic, 12% Polyester; package size: 8.00oz/227.00 gr.(160yds/146m) pull skeins

*Imagine (Article #515). Prints: 40% Acrylic, 30%Wool, 30% NylonMetallic: 38% Acrylic, 30% Wool, 30% Nylon, 2%Metallic Polyester; package size: 1.40oz/40.00 gr.(8yds/7m) pull skeins

GAUGE:

9 sts + 16 rows = about 4 in. (10 cm) in Pattern st with A.

BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be thesize specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes youfewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; ifmore stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

STITCH EXPLANATION:

M1 (make 1) An increase worked by lifting the horizontal strand lying between needles and placingit onto the left needle. Knit this new stitch through the back loop - 1 st increased.

PATTERN STITCH (worked over an odd number of sts)Row 1 (RS): Knit.Row 2: Knit.Rows 3 and 4: Purl.Row 5: Knit.Row 6: Purl.Rows 7 and 9: K1, *yo, k2tog; rep from * across.Rows 8 and 10: Purl.Row 11: *K2tog, yo, rep from * to last st, k1.Rows 12-14: Rep Rows 4-6.Rep Rows 1-14 for Pattern st.

NOTES:

1. Shrug is worked sideways in one piece.2. Sts are increased to shape first sleeve, then piece is worked even (without increasing or decreasing)for back, then sts are decreased to shape the second sleeve.3. Piece is folded then seamed.4. B is sewed to completed piece to make ruffles.

SHRUGWith A, cast on 39 sts.Shape First SleeveRows 1-6: Work Rows 1-6 of Pattern st.Row 7: K1, M1, *yo, k2tog; rep from * to last 2 sts, yo, k2 - 41 sts at the end of this row.Row 8: Purl.Row 9: Rep Row 7 - 43 sts.Rows 10-14: Work Rows 10-14 of Pattern st.Rows 15-42: Rep Rows 1-14 twice more - 51 sts at the end of Row 42.BackRep Rows 1-14 of Pattern st 7 times.Shape Second SleeveRows 1-6: Work Rows 1-6 of Pattern st.Row 7: K2tog, *yo, k2tog; rep from * to last 3 sts, k1, k2tog - 49 sts.Row 8: Purl.Row 9: Rep Row 7 - 47 sts.Rows 10-14: Work Rows 10-14 of Pattern st.Rows 15-42: Rep Rows 1-14 of second sleeve twice more - 39 sts at the end of Row 42.Bind off.

FINISHINGFold piece in half lengthwise. Sew open edges together for 10 in. (25.5 cm) from each end to make sleeves.Sleeve RufflesThe B yarn used for the ruffles is constructed like a tube.Cut a 20 in. (51 cm) length of B. Smooth out the length of B, as though smoothing a piece of fabric to open thefabric of the yarn slightly.With sewing needle and thread, whipstitch both cut ends of the length of B to secure the raw edges. Fold the lengthof B in half lengthwise and with sewing needle and thread, sew a running st along the folded edge. Pull the sewingthread. This will begin to gather the length of B. Continue to pull the sewing thread to gather the length of B until itmeasures about the same size as the lower edge of the sleeve.Sew ruffle to sleeve. Rep on opposite sleeve.Body RuffleWith remaining B yarn, work same as sleeve ruffle, working around entire front opening.Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES

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k = knit k2tog = knit 2 together

p = purl rep = repeat(s)(ing)

RS = right side st(s) = stitch(es)

WS = wrong side yo = yarn over

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