Mitred Squares, also known as Domino Knitting, also known as Modular Knitting - some of the names for this great patchwork technique.
Yes, this shrug is knitted in squares but there are no seams to sew. Each square is picked up from those around it. The back is worked flat and the sleeves are worked in the round.

The shrug can be worked in any DK-weight yarn. The sample is made in Jaeger Matchmaker DK. It could also be worked in multi-coloured, hand-painted, or colour change yarn which will emphasise the different directions of knitting.

Finished Size:
Shrug measures 130cm (52in) from cuff to cuff (adjustable), 54cm (21in) across back from armhole to armhole, and 30cm (12in) deep at centre back. It fits snuggly, like a set-in sleeve sweater and will fit up to a 42in bust.
The length of the sleeves can be adjusted.

Stitches used:
Cast on, knit, purl, picking up stitches (diagram), decreasing - sl1-k2tog-psso, k2tog, k2tog tbl (diagrams).

Materials:
Any DK yarn - 800m (872yds).
Pair of 4mm (US size 6) needles.

Pattern:
Full written instructions with stitch diagrams and layout diagrams of shrug.
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