A transitional garment for fall, the Block City Shrug has a built-in i-cord edging, an airy drop stitch border and a stockinette panel. The varying stitch patterns serve to showcase a variegated yarn or bring interest to a solid colorway. This shrug will become one of the most indispensable pieces in your wardrobe.

Yarn: Approx 550-700 yds of fingering weight yarn. Sample shown in YarnLoveYarn, Marie Antoinette, Colorway: Tranquil Waters. 80% SW Merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon.

Dimensions (AFTER BLOCKING): Width from tip to tip of armhole: 62 (63, 64, 65, 66) inches. Length in back: 28 (30, 31, 32, 33)

Needles: US size 5s.

Notions: Tapestry needle, crochet hook.

Gauge: 22 stitches by 28 rows is 4 inches in stockinette on US size 5s.