Alexa Shrug by Debbie Bliss

Alexa Shrug

Knitting
January 2011
Lace ?
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in st st using 4mm (US 6) needles.
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
to fit bust 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46)in/81 (86, 92, 97, 102, 107, 112, 117)cm
English
This pattern is available from lovecrafts.com for £3.50.

Deeply feminine and fantastically flattering, this shrug, while small, is destined to be noticed. Worked in one piece from the top down in a summery coral shade of Angel yarn, the garment boasts a stockinette front, ribbed sleeve cuffs and a surprise—intricate lace paneling—on the back.

MATERIALS
× 3(3:3:4:4:4:5:5) 25g balls of Debbie Bliss Angel in Rose 13.
× Pair each 3.25mm (US 3) and 4mm (US 6) knitting needles.
× 3.25mm (US 3) circular needle.

MEASUREMENTS
To fit bust
81(86:92:97:102:107:112:117)cm
32(34:36:38:40:42:44:46)in

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust
82(87:92:98:104:109:114:119)cm
32 1⁄4(34 1⁄4:36:38 1⁄2:41:43:45:47)in

Length to centre back
29(31:33:35:37:39:41:43)cm
11 1⁄2(12 1⁄4:13:13 3⁄4:14 1⁄2:15 1⁄4:16:17)in