Eadgyth

Perfect to wear over a sleeveless top or dress, this shrug is designed to fit snugly over the shoulders and back. The pattern features a Saxon braid cable, and is named for Queen Eadgyth, a 10th century Saxon princess and granddaughter of Alfred the Great.

To Fit:

Back width (underarm to underarm): 17 (19, 22, 25, 28)"

Finished Measurements:

Back width: 17 (19, 22, 25, 28)"

Sleeve length: 6½ (7, 7½, 8, 8½)"

Upper sleeve circumference: 12¾ (13½, 14¼, 15, 16)"

Yarn:

515 (595, 710, 830, 970) yds

Size 19" shown in Sweet Paprika Minuet (100% superwash merino wool; 100g/220 yds), 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) skeins Harvest Moon.

Needles:

Two size 4 (3.5mm) circular needles, 16" (40cm) or longer

Two size 4 (3.5mm) double-pointed needles

Notions:

Smooth waste yarn

Second colour of waste yarn

Cable needle

Stitch holders or waste yarn

Stitch markers (4)

Yarn needle

Pins

Towels

Gauge:

22 sts and 34 rows = 4" in Lace Background stitch