NOTE: Shrug is designed to fit snugly.
NOTE: To prevent unsightly gaps at seams, a ch-2 is worked to turn each dc row. Do NOT count the ch-2 as a st.
SLEEVE Make 2): Ch 26 (28, 30, 32).
Row 1 (Right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across; turn – 25 (27, 29, 31) sc.
Row 2: Ch 2, dc in first sc and in each sc across; turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each dc across (do NOT work into the ch-2); turn. Rows 2 and 3 form pat.
Row 4: Rep Row 2.
Row 5 (Increase Row): Ch 1, sc in first dc, 2 sc in next dc, sc across to last 2 dc, 2 sc in next dc, sc in last dc; turn – 27 (29, 31, 33) sc. Rep Rows 4 and 5 4 (4, 5, 5) times – 35 (37, 41, 43) sts. Rep Rows 2-5 7 times – 49 (51, 55, 57) sts.
Work even until 161/2 (17, 17, 171/2)" from beg. Place a marker at each end of last row.
Body:Work even until piece measures 8 (9, 10, 11)" above markers (center back). Fasten off.
FINISHING: Sew sleeve seams to markers. Sew seam at center back.
Wrist Edging: With right side facing, join yarn at sleeve seam; ch 1, sc in each st around; join with a sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
Body Edging: With right side facing, join yarn at center back seam; ch 1, sc around body opening, taking care to keep work flat; join with a sl st to first sc. Fasten off.Weave in ends. |