For more information on this pattern, see my blog, the knitty professors.

This is the world’s simplest shrug.

Can you k2, p2 rib?
Can you pick up stitches?
Can you increase and decrease?

This one’s for you!

Bust your stash and use any yarn combo you desire--about 400 yards of the main color and 150-200 of the contrasting color. For summery fun, use a cotton-blend yarn.