Chic in its simplicity, this shrug is your go-to accessory this winter. It’s a simple rectangle worked in Tunisian horizontal stitch, then cleverly seamed to form a strikingly artistic garment. You may need to make this one more than once.

Difficulty Easy

Yarn Weight 4

Finished Size For 34 (38, 42, 46, 50)“ bust circumference. Sample shown measures 42”, with model bust size 33½”.

Yarn Premier Yarns Anti-Pilling Everyday Worsted Solids (100% anti-pilling acrylic; 203 yd 186 m/4 oz 113 g): #ED100-23 mist, 6 (8, 9, 11, 13) skeins.

Hook 7 mm double-ended Tunisian hook, 12” cable; size J/10 (6 mm) standard crochet hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions Stitch markers (m); yarn needle.

Gauge 16.5 sts and 13 rows = 4” in main patt with Tunisian hook.

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NOTES

• Cardigan is worked widthwise as a single flat rectangle then sewn together.

• Piece is worked in a double-ended Tunisian crochet stitch that requires 2 balls of yarn (A and B) and turning your work.

• In the forward pass, the last loop is picked up in the horizontal top bar between the last two stitches.

• Tip: Since cardigan has a turned over folded collar and can be worn in two ways, attach new yarn when needed with an invisible technique such as Russian Join or Braided Join to minimize weaving in ends in the middle of the work.

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