Beaded Shrug by Helen Bingham

Beaded Shrug

Knitting
November 2012
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
525 - 560 yards (480 - 512 m)
One Size but adjustable
English
This pattern is available from helenbinghamdesigns.com for $7.00.

“Beaded Shrug” is a knitted glamorous shrug that has elaborate bead work around the sleeve edges.

MATERIALS:
2 skeins Olympia Farm yarn (100% Romney wool with 250 yards) color: natural white (anne@olympiafarm.net)
Or
1 skein Tess’ Designer Yarn (100% superwash merino with 570 yards)
Or
3 skeins Merino Worsted by Shi Bui (100% merino with 191 yards) color: Mulberry #229
894 size 6/0 seed beads (www.beadbiz.org)
US 8, 24” circular needle and US 9 straight needles or size needed to obtain gauge
4 markers

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Prior to blocking: 42” wingspan x 9” width when folded in half
After blocking: 52” wingspan x 11” width when folded (22” width if flat)

Enjoy!!!!