Jane

Jane

by Megan B Wright

Difficulty [Mellow]

A Jane-of-all-trades, this shrug will be there for you, no matter what you need her to be. A little something to keep you warm after yoga class, Jane’s got your back. A quick change from a day at the office to a PTA meeting, Jane’s got you covered. Can’t keep the blanket over your arms while you’re knitting on a cold winter’s evening, Jane is there for you. Three days ‘til Christmas and you still need a gift for your big sister, Jane knits up quick, she’s your gal.

Photo credit [Sarah Bell, photographer]

SIZE

XS [S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X] (shown in L)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approximate length from cuff to cuff: 47[49,49,50,50,51,52]

Approximate width including edging: 13.25[13.5,13.5,14,14,14.5,14.5]

MATERIALS

[MC] Cascade 128 [100% wool; 128 yd/117 m per 100g skein]; color: Natural (hand dyed with Cool-aid); 2 [2, 2, 2, 3,3,3] skeins
[CC] Cascade 128 [f100% wool; 128 yd/117 m per 100g skein]; color: Natural (hand dyed with Cool-aid); 1 [1, 1, 1,2,2,2] skeins

1 24-inch US #10.5/6.5 mm circular needles

notions required: darning needle

GAUGE

14 sts/18 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

PATTERN NOTES

1x1 ribbing:

row one- *k1, p1* repeat to end of row

row two- *p1, k1* repeat to end of row

garter stitch-

knit every row

stst- knit on the right side, purl on the wrong side

PATTERN

Sleeves and Back

Using CC, CO 38[39,39,40,40,41,41]

Work in 1x1 ribbing for 4[4, 4.5, 4.5, 4.5, 5,5] inches (or desired length) ending with a right side row.

Work in garter stitch for 5 rows.

Break off CC, join in MC, work in stst for 37.5[38,38.5,40,40,41,41] inches (or desired length,) end with a wrong side row.

Break off MC, join in CC, work in garter stitch for 6 rows.

Work in 1x1 ribbing for 4[4,4.5,4.5,4.5,5,5] inches (or to match other cuff.)

BO all stitches.

Collar Edging

To be done after seaming.

With CC, pick up and knit three stitches for every four rows evenly around body opening.

Join.

First round: purl all stitches.

Second round: knit all stitches.

Repeat rounds 1 and 2, once more.

Repeat round 1 once more.

BO

FINISHING

Using a mattress stitch, start at one cuff and seam about 15[15.5,15.5,16,16,16.5,16.5] inches, or desired length. Repeat starting from the opposite cuff.

Add collar edging.

Weave in all ends.

Copyright 2006 Megan B. Wright