Pattern description from Wrap Style: “Inspired by an unusual crisscross shrug in a photograph of runway fashion, Teva Durham tried draping fabric around her body until she understood how to achieve a similar effect. Then she got out her needles and experimented with textured stitch patterns. The result is a pair of “sleeves” joined by an extended “back” worked in a lofty honeycomb stitch. To complete the look, Teva added a simple ribbed tank under the cozy wrap. To put it on, drape the center part of the wrap across your back (as for a shawl), cross the “sleeves” in front of your body, then insert your arms into the cuffs--like magic, the piece stays in place.“

Finished Size: Shrug: center section about 20” (51cm) wide and 60” (152.5cm) long; Attached sleeves: 10.5” (26.6cm) circumference at cuff, 14.5” (37cm) circumference at upper edge, and 12” (30.5cm) long. Shell: 20” (51cm) bust/chest circumference with rib relaxed. Note: Shell fabric will stretch to fit up to a 38” (96.45cm) bust/chest for a very close, body-conscious fit.

Notions: Markers (m); tapestry needle; size E/4 (3.5mm) crochet hook for shell ties.

Notes from Wrap Style:
* To customize the length of the shrug, work the center section to about 2” (5 cm) short of the measurement given in the pattern. With the center section still on the needles, drape the piece around your shoulders and cross the ends in front. The ends should reach to each elbow when slightly stretched. Add the necessary number of rows to achieve the desired length. Be aware that you may need more yarn if you want your shrug much longer than the one shown.

• The following guidelines will help you work the honeycomb stitch pattern. On wrong-side Rows 1 and 3, knit into the row below for each stitch that was knit below on the previous row (leaving the stitch holding a “bundle” of three floats); knit normally each stitch that appears as an ordinary purl stitch. On right-side Rows 2 and 4, knit into the row below for each stitch that appears as an ordinary purl stitch; knit normally any stitch that is holding a bundle of three floats. Always knit normally the first and last stitches of every row for selvedge sts.

• As you work each row of honeycomb stitch, spread the stitches out along the needle and tug downward gently to encourage the stitches worked in the row below to unravel and settle into the honeycombs. Always measure each piece after stretching, with the floats unraveled to their full length.