Openwork Shrug (Crochet) by Lion Brand Yarn

Openwork Shrug (Crochet)

Crochet
November 2013
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
12 stitches and 6.5 rows = 4 inches
in pattern with A
6.5 mm (K)
378 yards (346 m)
One
US
English
This pattern is available for free.

Using Imagine® trim on the sleeves helps create a rib-like appearance on this easy to crochet shrug. (Lion Brand Yarn)

Lion Brand Pattern #: L30279

SKILL LEVEL: Easy + (Level 3)

SIZE:
Finished Length About 38 in. (96.5 cm), from cuff to cuff
Finished Width About 19 in. (48.5 cm)

(A) 790-412 Homespun Yarn: Pearls (2) balls
(B) 515-312 Imagine Yarn: Brown Sugar (1) ball

Crochet Hook - Size K-10.5 (6.5 mm)

Special stitch: BPDC (back post double crochet)

Lion Brand Notes:

Shrug is worked sideways in one piece beginning at one cuff.

Stitches are increased to shape first sleeve, then piece is worked even (without increasing or decreasing) for back, then stitches are decreased to shape the second sleeve.

Piece is folded lengthwise then seamed to make sleeves.

Trim is created with B yarn.

See also L30280 Openwork Shrug (Knit)