Belen Shrug by Martha Wissing

Belen Shrug

Knitting
September 2018
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 23 rows = 4 inches
in St st
US 8 - 5.0 mm
981 yards (897 m)
One size
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The asymmetrical wrap is knit lengthwise, a circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of stitches. Wedges are shaped using German short rows. Sew a seam on the narrow end for a single sleeve.

Finished measurements
Length – 77” (196 cm).
Width – 19” (48 cm) at wider end.

Materials
— 9 Hanks AMANO COLCA (50 grs), #7009 Morenada Green (MC).
— 1 Hank AMANO COLCA (50 grs), #7003 Folklore Pink.
— 60” Length circular knitting needle, size 8 (5 mm) or size to obtain gauge.
— Stitch markers.
— Tassel maker or cardboard.

Gauge
17 sts = 4” (10.2 cm); 23 rows = 4” (10.2 cm) in St st.
To save time, take time to check gauge.