The pattern includes the stitch chart with explanations. I didn’t write detailed written instructions for this pattern. I think the picture is easier to understand here. Check out my notes on my website.

This shrug is made from lover’s knot/ love knot/ Solomon’s knot, which is a pulled-up loop tied with a single crochet. I made it to be comfortably loose fit for size XS. It measures approximately 52x80 cm without the ribbed edge (2.5 cm) when lying flat. 8 lover’s knot (4 pairs) and 6 rows is about 10 cm.

As the shrug is drapey and stretchy, I found it helpful to lift it up against my body to see the actual length as well. I made a smaller one before, but it didn’t feel as comfortable as this version. My t-shirt size is usually about 36-40 cm wide. So, making the shrug about 80 cm long is comfortable for me. The width of the shrug is about the length from my shoulder down to my hip. The arm holes are just below my elbows. It’s easy to add more lover’s knots or reduce them to make it fit your size better.

I use a 5.0 mm hook to make lover’s knots. I found a knot made by a smaller hook looks neater. When pulling up the loop, try not to pull too much or too little. The height of a pair (1 sc, 2 lk, sk 3, 1 sc) should be about the length of 4 chains or the height of a treble crochet.

I use about a skein of 100g, 280m, 2mm (3 ply) cotton yarn. Ribbing requires quite a bit of yarn. If you opt for a smaller hook and shorter stitches, prepare another half skein. Choose any yarn you like although adjustments might be needed according to the nature of each type of yarn.