This pattern is as a Ravelry download either individually for £3.50 or as part of the Cloudy Apples eBook (9 accessory patterns) for £9.00.

This versatile little piece has an unusual cable stitch pattern. You can use it as a scarf, cowl or shrug, or make a shorter version that works as a neck warmer or short bolero.

SIZES

S (M, L, XL)

• To fit upper arm circumference 28 (34.5, 41, 47.5) cm/11 (13.5, 16, 18.75) in
• Actual width (shrug is not designed to be buttoned shut at very top of arm) 23 (29.5, 36, 42.5) cm/9 (11.5, 14.25, 16.75) in actual length 150cm/59in all sizes

YARN

Manos Silk Blend (DK weight; 30% silk, 70% merino extrafine wool;
270m/100g skeins) Atlantic (2106) 3 (3, 4, 5) x 100g skeins

Or

Green Mountain Spinnery Local Color (DK weight; 100% certified organic fine wool; 165m/57g skeins) Aster 4 (5, 7, 8) x 57g skeins

NEEDLES AND ACCESSORIES

• 1 set of 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles
• 19 (20, 21, 22) buttons (or any number of buttons to your preference)
• Cable needle (cn)

TENSION

30 sts and 28.5 rows to 10cm/4in over cable stitch pattern using 4mm needles