Bessie Retro Shrug by Susanna Biaye

Bessie Retro Shrug

Crochet
September 2025
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 14 rows = 4 inches
in 16 sts over 12 rows
5.0 mm (H)
480 - 1020 yards (439 - 933 m)
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
US
English
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Add a touch of elegance to your handmade wardrobe with the Retro Breeze Crochet Shrug. This lightweight lace shrug is perfect for layering over dresses, tanks, or evening wear. The easy stitch repeat makes it approachable for beginners while still looking intricate and stylish. Available in multiple sizes, this versatile shrug is a great addition to any season’s wardrobe.

Yarn - Any Worsted weight yarns in colors of your choice.

Estimated Total Yardage
440 (480, 520, 580, 620, 680, 720, 880, 920) Yards
Hook - 5 mm Crochet Hook
Gauge - 20 sts over 10 Rows = 4 x 4” made using the stitch pattern, before blocking.

Difficulty Level – Intermediate

Terms - US Terminology

Finished Measurements
Size(s) and color codes - XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Bust Measurement: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62)”
Armhole Circumference: 14 (14, 16, 16, 16, 16, 18, 18, 18)”****