Ribbed Shrug Knitting Pattern

It’s easy to make this shrug look interesting when the yarn has a bit of sparkle and changes shades as you knit! This is the perfect way to cover bare shoulders whatever the event.

RED HEART BOUTIQUE™ “Midnight”: 3 balls 1933 Aura.

Knitting Needles: 5.5mm [US 9] straight needles and 2 double-pointed needles (for I-cord).
Stitch markers, stitch holder, yarn needle.

Directions are for sizes Small, Medium, Large, 1X and 2X are in parentheses. See note below for customizing sleeve length.

To Fit Bust: 32–34 (36–38, 40–42, 44–46, 48–50)”
Finished Length (cuff-to-cuff): 28 (29, 30, 31, 32)”
Finished Front Opening Circumference: 42 (44, 46, 48, 50)”

GAUGE: 18 sts = 4”; 22 rows = 4” in St st. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge.