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Finished Shrug

A few weeks back I was feeling a little down, and as normal I went to Spotlight.  Lately my trips to Spotlight haven't been the most productive but this one I came home with 3 balls of Clecktons Carnival. With those 3 balls I made a 3/4 sleeved shrug. It crosses over in the front and I have attached 2 buttons.
A quick run down on how it was made!

Using 6mm needles cast on 60 stitches. Knit in stocking stitch until you feel its long enough. Sew up sleeves but don't forget to keep the centre open for your back.
Then using 6mm circular needles pick up stitches all around the centre opening. Knit 3 rounds. On 4th round increase 1 stitch every 5 stitches. Knit 2 more rounds. Cast off the top section of circle. Knit 10 stitches turn and purl to end. Next row Knit 12 stitches turn and purl to end. Keep doing this increasing 2 stitches each row until your 5 stitches from the centre back. Knit all the way over to the over side and repeat the same method you just did. Stocking stitch 5 more rows and then cast off all stitches. 
Sew on small buttons on ends so you can button it up around under your bust. No button holes are need if you use small buttons.
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