Easy Shrug

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Fits sizes xs-med (lg-xlg, 1x–2x)

Skill Level — Beginner

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This is one of the easiest garments you will ever make. A single crochet is used to make this shrug, which is crocheted into a “T” shape, then side seams are sewn to form a circular shape. You can wear the shrug open, or bring the front together and pin with a pretty brooch.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Entire shrug is worked in back loop only (blo).

Ch 37 (40, 43) loosely.

Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 1, turn — 36 (39, 42) sc.

Rows 2–57 (59, 61): In blo, sc in each sc across row — 36 (39, 42) sc.

Next Step: At end of Row 57 (59, 61), do not ch 1 and do not turn piece. Do not end off. Ch 37 (40, 43) for back. Turn.

Row 58 (60, 62): Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch, cont to work scs to end of row, ch 1, turn — 72 (78, 84) sc.

Rows 59–114 (61–118, 63–122): Sc in each sc across — 72 (78, 84) sc.

Row 115 (119, 123): Sc (blo) 36 (39, 42) sc in each of next 36 (39, 42) sc, ch 1, turn.

Rows 116–171 (120–177, 124–183):Sc (blo) in each of next 36 (39) sc — 36 (39) sc across, ch 1, turn. Do not ch 1 at end of last row. End off.

Side Seams

Following diagram, sew A to B, leaving an armhole opening at C. Try shrug on for fit, having seams in back, below armhole opening, and turning over long edge (D) for shawl collar. If armhole is too big, sew tog several ridges at armhole to fit, starting at side seam. Weave in ends.

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Materials:

3 (3, 4) skeins (5 oz./140 g/260 yd. each) 3-ply worsted-wt. yarn in green

Size K/10.5(6.5 mm) hook

Yarn needle

Used in this project: TLC Red Heart Yarn in Dark Sage

Gauge:

12sc and 16 rows = 4″

16 rows = 4″

Helpful Hint:

Since entire shrug is worked in the back loop only, it will stretch to fit all sizes.

Words of Encouragement

Is there someone in your life who always sees your faults and can never find anything nice to say? Usually these people are insecure about themselves and want to bring you down to lift themselves up; but nobody wants to be around a cactus, and it hurts to be with someone who is critical all the time. Try not to focus on how they make you feel or the negative things in their lives. My husband always says, “Give them what they need, not what they deserve.”