Blue Sage Shrug - Prairie Bliss
Blue Sage Shrug
Designer: Elizabeth Green Musselman
sizes
S (M, L, XL, 2XL), to fit bust sizes 30 (34, 38, 42, 46)”.
finished measurements
Back width 20 (21½, 23, 24½, 26)”
Length (at center back) 13 (13¾, 15¼, 16½, 18)”
yarn
Madelinetosh Tosh DK (100% superwash merino wool; 225 yds per skein)
3 (3, 4, 4, 5) skeins Faded Chinos (MC)
1 (2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s) Well Water (CC)
gauge
21 sts and 28 rnds = 4” in stockinette stitch on larger needles, after blocking.
Note: Both stitch and row gauge are important for this pattern. Take time to check gauge carefully!
needles
If using double pointed needles:
One set of US 6 (4mm) dpns
One set of US 4 (3.5mm) dpns
US 4 (3.5mm) circular needles, 24” or longer
OR if using two circular needles:
Two US 6 (4mm) circular needles, 24” or longer
Two US 4 (3.5mm) circular needles, 24” or longer
OR if using magic loop:
US 6 (4mm) circular needles, 40” or longer
US 4 (3.5mm) circular needles, 40” or longer
Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain gauge. Smaller needle should be 2 sizes smaller than larger needle.
notions
Stitch markers, stitch holders or smooth waste yarn, tapestry needle.