Sweet Eileen Shrug is a classic garment with a twist. It uses vintage-looking lace patterns with a modern loose-fitting ribbed sleeve that will lend a timeless flare to any contemporary style.

Size: Women’s Small (Medium, Large). Finished measurements depend on blocking, but are approximately 18 (19, 20) inches (45, 50, 55 cm) across back to fit 32-36 (38-42, 44-50) inch (80-90, 95-105, 110-125 cm) actual bust.

Needles: One 16-inch (40cm) and one 24-inch (60cm) US #3 (3.25 mm) circular needle, one 24-inch (60cm) US #5 (3.75 mm) circular needle, one US #7 needle (4.5mm) of any length for binding off or sizes needed to match gauge.

Gauge: 6 sts/inch (2.5 cm) measured over unstretched garter stitch on US #3 (3.25mm) needles and 6 sts/inch (2.5 cm) measured over unstretched stocking stitch on US #5 (3.75mm) needles.

Yarn:
Model I: Three Irish Girls Cotton Rayon Sport, 60% cotton, 40% rayon, 330 yds (305 m) to 4oz (120 g), 3 (4, 4) skeins in Perfect Storm.

Model II: Three Irish Girls Springvale Sock, 100% superwash merino wool, 370 yds (342 m) to 3.5 oz (100 g), 3 (3, 4) skeins in Park Avenue