Gillian Shrug

"This is a super simple construction technique of turning any rectangle into a fitted shrug. The lace rectangle is worked side to side from the center out. The short sides are sewn to create sleeves, and the collar is worked around the perimeter by working into the end of each row. What you will need: 625 (690, 760, 840, 925) yds or 570 (630, 700, 770, 854m) #4 worsted weight yarn G/6 (4mm) crochet hook Yarn needle Scissors Gauge: 2 shells = 4 in (10cm) and 8 rows = 7 in (18cm) in stitch pattern after blocking Finished sizes: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52) in or 99 (99, 106, 114, 122) cm tall 26 (26, 32, 32, 38) in or 66 (66, 81, 81, 95) cm wide before collar or cuffs 3 in (7cm) collar, 3 in (7cm) long cuffs, 9.5 (9.5, 12, 12, 14.25) in (24, 24, 30.5, 30.5, 36) cm diameter Shrug fits 36 (40, 44, 48, 52) in or 91 (101, 112, 122, 132) cm bust circumference sized for S (M, L, XL, 2X) Stitch Guide: Foundation oval, chain (ch), single crochet (sc), double crochet (dc), double crochet through back loop (dc-tbl), slip stitch (slst), treble crochet (tr) and turning chain (tch). "

Crochet HookG/6 or 4 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge2 shells = 4 in (10cm) and 8 rows = 7 in (18cm) in stitch pattern after blocking

Finished Size36 (40, 44, 48, 52) in or 99 (99, 106, 114, 122) cm tall 26 (26, 32, 32, 38) in or 66 (66, 81, 81, 95) cm wide before collar or cuffs 3 in (7cm) collar, 3 in (7cm) long cuffs, 9.5 (9.5, 12, 12, 14.25) in (24, 24, 30.5, 30.5, 36) cm diameter Shrug fits 36

Materials List

• 625 (690, 760, 840, 925) yds or 570 (630, 700, 770, 854m) #4 worsted weight yarn
• G/6 (4mm) crochet hook
• yarn needle
• scissors