Free Knitting Pattern

Lion Brand Homespun Thick & Quick - Imagine

Openwork Knit Shrug

Pattern Number: L30280

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

Free Knitting Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn

Lion Brand Homespun Thick & Quick - Imagine

Openwork Knit Shrug
Pattern Number: L30280
SKILL LEVEL: Easy
SIZE: One Size
Finished Length About 46 in. (117 cm) from cuff to cuff
Finished Width About 22 in. (56 cm)
CORRECTIONS: (applied Nov 13, 2013)
Sleeve Ruffles
The 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 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 along
the folded edge. Pull the sewing thread to make gathers and draw piece up until it measures same as
wrist edge. This will begin to gather the length of B. Continue to pull the sewing thread to gather the
length of B until it measures about the same size as the lower edge of the sleeve.

MATERIALS
792-312 Lion Brand
Homespun Thick and Quick
Yarn: Edwardian
2 Balls (A)
515-315 Lion Brand Imagine
Yarn: Black Ice
1 Ball (B)
Lion Brand Knitting
Needles - Size 10 [6 mm]
Lion Brand Large-Eye Blunt
Needles (Set of 6)
Additional Materials
Sewing 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% Nylon
Metallic: 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 the
size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you
fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if
more 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 placing
it 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.

SHRUG
With A, cast on 39 sts.
Shape First Sleeve
Rows 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.
Back
Rep Rows 1-14 of Pattern st 7 times.
Shape Second Sleeve
Rows 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.
FINISHING
Fold piece in half lengthwise. Sew open edges together for 10 in. (25.5 cm) from each end to make sleeves.
Sleeve Ruffles
The 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 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 length
of B in half lengthwise and with sewing needle and thread, sew a running st along the folded edge. Pull the sewing
thread. This will begin to gather the length of B. Continue to pull the sewing thread to gather the length of B until it
measures about the same size as the lower edge of the sleeve.
Sew ruffle to sleeve. Rep on opposite sleeve.
Body Ruffle
With remaining B yarn, work same as sleeve ruffle, working around entire front opening.
Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
Click for explanation and illustration

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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