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lion brand® homespun® thick & quick® simple crochet shrug

Keep cozy this fall with a hand crocheted shrug.
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Step 1
ABBREVIATIONS
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
st(s) = stitch(es)
 
SIZE: One Size; About 42" x 38" (106.5 x 96.5 cm), before folding and seaming.
 
GAUGE: 8 sts = about 4" (10 cm). Be sure to check your gauge.

Note: Large hook is used to create an open fabric that will easily stretch to fit a range of sizes. 
Step 2
SHRUG
 
Ch 85.
 
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across – 84 sts.
 
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, working in back loops only, sc in each st across.
 
Repeat Row 2 until piece measures about 38 in. (96.5 cm) from beginning. 
Step 3
FINISHING
 
Fold piece in half to measure 21 x 38 in. (53.5 x 96.5 cm).
 
Place markers on each of the 21 in. (53.5 cm) sides, 7 in. (18 cm) below fold for armholes. Seam sides from markers down to lower edge.
 
Weave in ends. 
Step 4
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Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Clover Chibi Darning Needle Set

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    809187840
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    Lion Brand® Homespun® Yarn

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    • Color: Candy Apple
    • Size: 6 oz
    • Color: Candy Apple
    • Size: 6 oz
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    • Color: Candy Apple
    • Size: 6 oz
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Tools
Tools
 
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    809187850
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    Anodized Aluminum Crochet Hook by Loops & Threads®

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    • Size: N / 10 mm
    • Size: N / 10 mm
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    • Size: N / 10 mm
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    Clover Split Ring Markers

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Instructions
Step 1
ABBREVIATIONS
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
st(s) = stitch(es)
 
SIZE: One Size; About 42" x 38" (106.5 x 96.5 cm), before folding and seaming.
 
GAUGE: 8 sts = about 4" (10 cm). Be sure to check your gauge.

Note: Large hook is used to create an open fabric that will easily stretch to fit a range of sizes. 
Step 2
SHRUG
 
Ch 85.
 
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across – 84 sts.
 
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, working in back loops only, sc in each st across.
 
Repeat Row 2 until piece measures about 38 in. (96.5 cm) from beginning. 
Step 3
FINISHING
 
Fold piece in half to measure 21 x 38 in. (53.5 x 96.5 cm).
 
Place markers on each of the 21 in. (53.5 cm) sides, 7 in. (18 cm) below fold for armholes. Seam sides from markers down to lower edge.
 
Weave in ends. 
Step 4
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