The "Thing" A shawl collar sweater/shrug

Instructions:
Cast on 164 172 184 200 on size 11 needles
Petite Small Medium Large
Knit 2, Purl 2, for 3 ½ inches.
Knit 2 together, Purl 2, together across the row. (82, 86, 92, 100 sts)
Knit 1, Purl 1, for 7 to 10 inches.
Cast on 50 sts. each end of the needle for sleeves.
Knit 1, Purl 1, for 14 inches.
Bind off 50 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows.
Knit 1, Purl 1, for 7 to 10 inches. (same as before adding on sleeves)
Increase 1 in each stitch across row. (164, 172, 184, 200 sts)
Knit 2, Purl 2, for 3 ½ inches.
Bind off. (be careful to bind off loosely)
Our model was done on size 11 needles using Patons Knit and Save Mohair. Aprox. 965 yards to a skein. We had about 200 yards left and so could have made "The Thing" longer or wider or both. It is the large size.

When you finish knitting you will have a piece that is the shape of a + sign. Fold it in half through the sleeves. There is no opening on the fold. Sew the underarm and side seams. When you put your arms in the sleeves the ribbing along the bottom opening forms the collar and lower ribbing. I think I am going to take the yarn left over and put cuffs on the sleeves. I like to push my sleeves up a little.

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