Open Air Shrug by Lion Brand Yarn

Open Air Shrug

Crochet
August 2013
yarn held together
Aran
+ Aran
= Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
15 stitches and 7 rows = 4 inches
in double crochet (U.S.) with smaller hook
3.75 mm (F)
6.0 mm (J)
1089 yards (996 m)
S-L, 1X-2X
US
English
This pattern is available for free.

A floral crochet lace design makes this oversize shrug a romantic showpiece that you can pair with your favorite dress. (Lion Brand Yarn)

Lion Brand Pattern #: L32024
CORRECTIONS: (applied Aug 28, 2013)

SKILL LEVEL: Easy +

SIZE: Adult (Multiple Sizes), S-L (1X-2X)
Width from Cuff to Cuff 49 in. (124.5 cm)
Circumference of Opening Edge: about 52 (60) in. (132 (152.5) cm)

Kitchen Cotton (Article #831) 11 balls - Shown in Blue Ice

Crochet Hook - Size F-5 (3.75 mm)
Crochet Hook - Size J-10 (6 mm)

Gauge:
1 pattern repeat (from ‘peak’ to ‘peak’ of Row 2) = about 3-1/2 in. (9 cm) over st pattern for Body, with larger hook.

Shrug is worked in one piece from sleeve to sleeve. Body of Shrug is worked with a larger hook than the sleeves to create a looser fabric.

After sleeves are seamed, edging is worked in rounds around front opening. Edging is worked with 2 strands of yarn held together.

Sleeves and body are worked the same for both sizes. Additional stitches are worked around front opening of edging of Size 1X-2X to create a larger front opening.

Construction schematic is provided.