A little more than a shawl but a little less than a sweater, Shirley Paden's shrug is a simple rectangle with cuffs. Of course, a luxurious cashmere-silk yarn worked in an intricate diamond-cable pattern makes it anything but ordinary. The shrug can be worn as shown, or take your arms out of the sleeves and throw it on as an encompassing shawl or wrap.
Finished Size: About 21 3/4" (55 cm) wide and 58" (147.5 cm) long.
Yarn: Trendsetter Kashmir (65% cashmere, 35% silk; 110 yd [100 m]/50 g): #25752 wine, 12 balls.
Yarn weight: #4 - Medium
Gauge: 16 sts and 24 rows
Needles: Size 10 (6 mm): straight. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Fall 2005