If you are a fan of vintage knits, or you are just looking for something a bit different, then, why not get busy knitting this simple but pretty, 1950s, shrug, which is a perfect cover-up on cool evenings. It's knitted as one straight piece, with no increases or decreases - just four seams to sew up. With regard to sizing, this is an American pattern, so please bear in mind that American sizes are one size larger than UK sizes, i.e. size 14 US size, would be a 16 in the UK. I've also added a few extra instructions where I felt a beginner knitter, may be unfamiliar with certain terms Instructions will fit Sizes 10 to 18. The wool suggested to knit this pattern, is naturally after so long 'discontinued' COATS& CLARK'S "RED HEART" KNITTING WORSTED, 4 Ply, 10 ounces of No. 818 Blue Jewel. Knitting needles, 1 pair No. 10. ( UK 6mm/Size 4 ) GAUGE: 4 sts = 1 inch; 5 rows = 1 inch. Starting at the centre back...