Crochet Shrug

This shrug looks so simple I have been dieing to whip one up, but I just haven't taken the time to yet. One day... DIY Network Crochet Shrug

Shrug

Materials:

Red Heart Super Saver (#254, Pumpkin) crochet hook, US size P darning needle

Gauge: dc, ch 1, dc = 1-1/8"

Abbreviations: ch chain dc double crochet sl st slip stitch tog together

Ch 34 (or an odd number wide enough to go around the largest part of the arm) (figure A) (figure B).

Figure A

Figure B

Row 1: Dc in the 4th ch from the hook, ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc in the next ch, *ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc in the next ch,* repeat from * across (figure C). Ch 4, turn.

Row 2: (Note: Ch 4 serves as first dc and ch 1.) Skip ch, dc in the next dc, *ch 1, skip ch, dc in the next dc,* repeat from * across. When you reach the end, skip 1 ch, dc in the 2nd ch. Ch 4, turn. Repeat Row 2 to work 50 rows total. Ch 1. (Note: Do not end off.)

Figure C

Shrug (detail)

Figure D

Forming the sleeves of the shrug: Fold the piece in half lengthwise. Line up the row, and sc tog across 16 rows (figure D). Ch 1, and end off. Join yarn at opposite end with a sl st, ch 1, sc across 16 rows to close. Ch 1, end off.

Finishing: Hide ends.