Glitter Shrug

Knit up this all year-round shrug with this soft yarn with a touch of metallic.

SIZE:
About 36 x 26 in. (91.5 x 66 cm), before folding and seaming

MATERIALS
• 861-170 Lion Brand Vanna's Glamour: Topaz 6 Balls
• Stitch Markers
• Large-Eye Blunt Needle
• Additional Materials
Circular knitting needle size 5 (3.75 mm), 29 in. (73.5 cm) long

GAUGE:
24 sts = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st (k on RS, p on WS). 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 less 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:
NOTES:
Circular needle is used to accommodate large number of sts. Work back and forth on circular needle as if working on straight needles.

SHRUG
Cast on 216 sts.
Work in K1, p1 Rib until piece measures 2 in. (5 cm) from beg.
Change to St st (k on RS, p on WS) and work until piece measures 24 in. (61 cm) from beg.
Work in K1, p1 Rib until piece measures 26 in. (66 cm) from beg.
Bind off. FINISHING
Fold piece in half, bringing cast-on and bound-off edges together, to measure 36 x 13 in. (91.5 x 33 cm). Place markers on each of the 13 in. (33 cm) sides, 7 in. (18 cm) below fold for armholes. Seam each side from marker down to lower edge. Weave in ends.