Erratta at bottom of Notes If you purchased a print copy, please email kelli@kellislackdesigns.com to receive an updated PDF.

Whenever I go to the beach, most of my time is spent looking for interesting things in the sand, in the rocks, or floating along in the water. I don’t swim, sun bathe, play sports, or do any other typical beach activities. I keep my eyes on the ground in front of me and take a nice long walk. You never know what you might find.

With a center out construction, lace pattern, afterthought sleeve, and easily customized sizing, you’ll be surprised at what you can find with this shrug.

When making the shrug, you will need a 3rd skein for the 40 inch size.

This pattern is meant for advanced beginning knitters to experienced knitters and all those in-between. Please read the entire pattern before beginning.
Yarn: 2 skeins, Teresa Ruch Designs 5/2 Tencel, 520 yards, 100% Tencel, color Sky Pearl (you will need a third skein for busts over 38 inches)

Needle: US 4 (3.5 mm) Signature circulars and double pointed needles or needles to obtain gauge

Gauge: 5.5 stitches per inch (spi) and 8 rows per inch (rpi) OR 22 stitches & 32 rows to 4 inches/10 cm in stockinette

Size: 34, 36, 38, 40 inch bust with no ease

To alter the size: Adjust your gauge to increase or decrease the size of the shrug as needed.

Chart 2 should read as follows with the stitches between the stars repeated once more with each chart repeat. An updated PDF is now available.

Round 1: * k2tog, k2, yo, k2, yo, k2, ssk,* yo
Round 3: * k2tog, k1, yo, k4, yo, k1, ssk,* k1, yo
Round 5: * k2tog, yo, k6, yo, ssk,* k2, yo
Round 7: * k1, yo, k2, ssk, k2tog, k2, yo, k1,* k3, yo
Round 9: * k2, yo, k1, ssk, k2tog, k1, yo, k2,* k4, yo
Round 11:* k3, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k3,* k5
Round 13: * k2tog, k2, yo, k2, yo, k2, ssk,* k2tog, k2, yo, k1, yo
Round 15: * k2tog, k1, yo, k4, yo, k1, ssk,* k2tog, k1, yo, k3, yo
Round 17: * k2tog, yo, k6, yo, ssk,* k2tog, yo, k5, yo
Round 19: * k1, yo, k2, ssk, k2tog, k2, yo, k1,* k1, yo, k2, ssk, k3, yo
Round 21: * k2, yo, k1, ssk, k2tog, k1, yo, k2,* k2, yo, k1, ssk, k4, yo
Round 23: * k3, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k3,* k3, yo, ssk, k5