Round-About Cropped Cardi / Circular Shrug by Lily M. Chin

Round-About Cropped Cardi / Circular Shrug

Crochet
January 2012
Aran (8 wpi) ?
V-Stitch. See Notes below or pattern pdf for details
4.0 mm (G)
5.0 mm (H)
5.5 mm (I)
753 - 1773 yards (689 - 1621 m)
S, M/L, 1X/2X
US
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This pattern is available for free.

This unique shrug features a circular construction that makes it interesting to crochet. Designed by Lily Chin. (Lion Brand Yarn)

Lion Brand Pattern #: L30108
SKILL LEVEL: Advanced Intermediate

SIZE: Adult (Multiple Sizes): S (M/L, 1X/2X)
Finished Bust:
36 (42, 46) in.
91.5 (106.5, 117) cm
Finished Length:
19-1/2 (21-1/2, 23) in.
49.5 (54.5, 58.5) cm

Heartland (Article #136) 3 (4, 5) balls OR
Wool-Ease® (Article #620) 6 (8, 9) balls

Crochet Hook - Size G-6 (4 mm) for Size S
Crochet Hook - Size H-8 (5 mm) for Size M/L
Crochet Hook - Size I-9 for Size 1X/2X

GAUGE:
For SIZE S: 4 V-sts = 3 in. (7.5 cm) + 8 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) over V-st pattern with G-6 (4.25 mm) hook;

For SIZE M/L: 5 V-sts + 7 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) over V-st pattern with H-8 (5 mm) hook;

For SIZE 1X/2X: 6 V-sts = 5 1/4 in. (13.5 cm) + 6 1/2 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) over V-st pattern with I-9 (5.5 mm) hook.

The hook size determines the finished size of the Cardi. Each size Cardi is worked with a different size hook. It is important to achieve the gauge specified for the size you are making.

Construction schematics are provided.

Available in different Lion Brand yarns:

Wool-Ease® (Article #620)
L10476 Circular Shrug
CORRECTIONS: (applied Mar 5, 2013)

Heartland (Article #136)
L30108 Round-About Cropped Cardi (July 2013)