Brisa Shrug

Brisa Shrug is a dressy little number to throw on over a simple dress to warm your shoulders on a cool summer night or for a little something special with your fancy cocktail dress. Beads float gently at the top of eyelets adding a bit of “bling”, though you can easily not use beads and still have a great lacey topper.    Brisa Shrug is worked in two parts from the sleeve to the center back and then grafted down the back.  The sleeves and edging are worked with feather and fan stitch (a personal favorite!)  The eyelet stitch pattern is a 6 stitch, 4 row repeat and EASY to memorize... promise!

Materials
Schaefer Yarn Heather (55% extrafine merino wool SUPERWASH, 30% silk, 15% nylon; 4 oz [112 g] / 400 yds [360 m]) 1 (2, 2) skeins
1 set US Size 6 (4 mm) double pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
1 set US Size 5 (3.75 mm) double pointed needles, or one size smaller than size needed to obtain gauge  
US Size 6 (4 mm) 24” circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge  
1 stitch marker for end of rnd
Tapestry ndl
Stitch holder or smooth piece of scrap yarn
Optional:
990 (1102, 1478) Size 6 glass seed beads
Dental floss threader

Size
Small (Medium, Large)

Finished Measurements
Sleeve length to split for back: 12 (13.25, 14.5) inches
Body (across back): 16 (17.25, 18.5) inches
Sleeve circumference: 10 (10, 12) inches

Gauge
24 sts / 26 rnds= 4 inches in beaded pattern st in the round, blocked
21 sts/ 28 rows= 4 inches in st st, blocked

Skill Level
Intermediate