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Simple Shrug
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Pattern Number: 50775-2
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SKILL LEVEL:  Advanced Beginner

SIZE: Medium, Large
S/M (L)
Finished Width 54 (57)” [137 (145) cm], including cuffs
Length 12 (14)” [30.5 (35.5) cm]
Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.
CORRECTIONS: (applied Jan 26, 2006)
SHRUG
With larger hook, ch 136 (144).
Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook, [ch 1, sk 1 ch, sc in next ch] 5 times, [ch 1, sk 1 ch, hdc in next ch] 5 times, [ch 1, sk 1 ch, dc in next ch] 46 (50) times, [ch 1, sk 1 ch, hdc in next ch ] 5 times, [ch 1, sk 1 ch, sc in next ch] 6 times; turn – 67 (71) ch1-spaces

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MATERIALS QTY ALT QTY
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790-343 Homespun Yarn: Romanesque DISCONTINUED 2  
 · 
Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size N-13

1

 
 · 
Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size H-8

1

 
 · 
Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)

1

 

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Homespun®

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Simple Shrug
Lion Brand® Homespun®

GAUGE:

11 sts + 8 rows = 4” [10 cm] in sc, ch 1 pattern on larger hook. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.

NOTES:

Shrug is crocheted in one piece beginning at lower edge. Cuffs are crocheted separately and sewn on after shrug is completed.

SHRUG
With larger hook, ch 136 (144).
Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook, [ch 1, sk 1 ch, sc in next ch] 5 times, [ch 1, sk 1 ch, hdc in next ch] 5 times, [ch 1, sk 1 ch, dc in next ch] 46 (50) times, [ch 1, sk 1 ch, hdc in next ch ] 5 times, [ch 1, sk 1 ch, sc in next ch] 6 times; turn – 67 (71) ch1-spaces.
Rows 2-14 (2-16) Ch 1, sc in first sc, [ch 1, sk ch1-space, sc in next sc] 5 times, [ch 1, sk ch1-space, hdc in next hdc] 5 times, [ch 1, sk ch1-space, dc in next dc] 46 (50) times, [ch 1, sk ch1-space, hdc in next hdc] 5 times, [ch 1, sk ch1-space, sc in next sc] 5 times; turn.
Fasten off.

CUFFS – Make 2
With smaller hook, ch 9.
Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across – 8 sc.
Row 2 Ch 1, working through back lps only, sc in each sc across.
Repeat Row 2 until Cuff measures 7 1/2 (8)" [19 (20.5) cm]. Fasten off.

FINISHING
With right side facing, sew long edge of Cuff to Sleeve end. Fold Shrug in half lengthwise. Sew Sleeve seams, leaving the center 21 (23)” [53.5 (58.5) cm] open for body, adjusting to fit so that Shrug sits and fits snugly around shoulder and back.

Weave in ends.


 

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
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ch(s) = chain(s) ch-space = space previously made
dc = double crochet hdc = half double crochet
lp(s) = loop(s) sc = single crochet
sk = skip st(s) = stitch(es)


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