In this easy project, the embellishing is done along the fronts where the colors meet. By using different color trims and beads, you can create shrugs to go with as many outfits as you like.

SIZES
Small (Medium, Large, Extra-Large)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Bust
36 (40, 44, 48)“/
91.5 (101.5, 112, 122) cm

Length 18-1/2”/46.5 cm, all sizes

Note: Shrug is loose fitting and designed to be worn as shown in photo. Bust measurements are suggested sizes for a standard fitting garment; choose accordingly. Due to shaping, garment is wider than measurements indicate on schematic.

MATERIALS

Caron International’s Simply Soft
(100% acrylic; 6 oz/170 g, 315 yds/288 m skein):
#9730 Autumn Red (MC), 3 (3, 4, 4) skeins
#9711 Dk. Country Blue (CC), 2 (2, 2, 2) skeins

One each size US G-6 and J-10 (4 and 6 mm), or size to obtain gauge
Yarn needle
1-1/4 yards/118 cm flat braid trim, 3/4”/1.9 cm wide, in color desired (shown in red, with gold metallic threads

28 textured brass beads, 4 mm x 6 mm
14 bugle beads, 11 mm long, dark red
14 glass beads, in various sizes, no smaller than 6 mm, no larger than 11 mm, dark red

Tapestry or beading needle (thin enough to fit through beads)
Beading or quilting thread to match braid
Sewing needle and thread to match garment
Straight pins or small safety pins

GAUGE
In Stitch Pattern, 12 sc and 12 rows = 4”/10 cm, using larger hook and MC;
in single crochet, 13 sc and 16 rows = 4”/10 cm, using smaller hook and CC

CROCHET STITCHES USED
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
slip st: slip stitch

Stitch Pattern (Multiple of 2 sc + 1) 2-row repeat

From the pattern:

1. Shrug is worked from lower edge of Front, across shoulders to lower edge of Back.

2. Side Front/Sleeve is worked to shoulder; CC panels are then worked on each Front.

3. Back/Sleeves are joined at shoulders to Side Front/Sleeve and CC Panels, then worked down.

4. Cuffs are worked down from lower edge of Sleeves.