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Explanation:

This medium weight, blanket sweater shrug is perfect to take off the chill and add some style to your wardrobe. The self-striping Lion Brand Scarfie yarn creates gorgeous soft stripes with an eye catching and unique colorway. The stitch used is a crossed half double crochet which creates a “knit like” look in certain sections of the shrug. The construction is very simple as it’s made by crocheting a rectangle that is then seamed at the arms. This blanket sweater is both comfortable and functional for colder months. Attach fringe for a trendy look, or leave the blanket sweater fringe-free to show off the clean, modern striping.

Measurements:

When flat on the floor (as pictured below for seaming), the shrug measures 35” inches from end of sleeve to end of sleeve. It measures approximately 32” inches from top of shrug to bottom of shrug (it stretches slightly downward when worn). This is a one size fits most shrug, though as with any one size fits all top, the fit will vary depending on your size. The sleeves will appear shorter and the shrug will fit tighter on a size large without adjustments. It is pictured on a size small. Adjustments may be made by starting with a shorter or longer chain while keeping an even stitch count. Gauge is listed below. Example possible adjustment for a size large: Increase initial chain by 10 stitches and crochet until piece measures 34” inches from initial chain rather than 32” inches.