Blue Sky Fibers

Afton Shrug

The Classic Series

Design by Sarah Smuland

$3.00

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The Afton is a simple rectangle that’s knit in one piece and joined under the arm. This layering piece works well with jeans and dresses and is great for all seasons. It’s knit in soft Organic Cotton, in garter stitch with a wide rib.

Pattern No. 20164

YARN:

Organic Cotton (Worsted) by Blue Sky Fibers (100% Organic Cotton; 100g /150yds): 3 (4, 4, 4, 5) hanks

 

NEEDLES:

Size 9 (5.5mm) 24″ or longer circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
Size 10½ (6.5mm) 24″ or longer circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge

 

OTHER TOOLS:

Removable stitch marker

Tapestry needle

SKILL LEVEL:

Advanced Beginner

 

GAUGE:

In garter st, 14 sts and 24 rows = 4″ using largest needles

 

SIZES:

XS (S, M, L, XL)

 

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

Length: 24 (26, 28, 30, 32)” / Width: 24½ (28, 28, 28, 31½)”

No. 626 Stone

Yarn Used in Pattern

Organic Cotton

Worsted

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