FTAC75 A Shrug of a Jacket

Description

FTAC75 A Shrug of a Jacket

Design by Bev Galeskas

Made in a fur-like novelty yarn or light-as-air mohair, this shrug-like jacket is the perfect topper for that strappy dress.  Knit in one piece from the neck down in garter stitch, there are only two very short seams to sew.

Sizes: Small, Medium and Large.  Finished Lower Measurement: 33″ (36″, 40″) (84 (93, 102) cm).  Choose size by measuring under the bustline and whithout adding ease.

Yarn Requirements:
210, (250, 280) yards (192 (229, 256) meters)  Use a thick mohair or a bulky weight “fur-like” novelty yarn.  Optional contrast borders require about 40 (50, 60) yards (37 (46, 55) meters) of ribbon or similar chunky weight, smooth yarn.

Needles:
24″ (60cm) circular needle in US size 11 or 13 (8 or 9 mm);  size J (6mm) crochet hook.

Gauge: 10 sts and 14 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in garter stitch.