Sister Act Shawl and Shrug by Vashti Braha

Sister Act Shawl and Shrug

Crochet
June 2013
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
13.3 stitches and 8.5 rows = 4 inches
in double crochet
5.0 mm (H)
394 - 788 yards (360 - 721 m)
Small, Medium, Large
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

Two small seams convert a crochet shawl into a shrug. The swath is made of a vintage love knot pattern consisting of petite love knots set off with rows of double crochet. The alpaca-wool-Tencel blend yarn gives love knots a charming sheen and drape.

Finished Size: Scarf (unseamed): About 8 (8, 10)“ wide and 69 (72, 78)” long. Vest, blocked and hung (as worn): 12 (13½, 15)“ center back width and 18 (18, 20)” long from back neck to hem with collar unfolded. Sample shown in smallest size.

Gauge specifics: 10 dc = 3” and 8 rows = 3¾“ in lace patt.

Notions: Yarn needle; five st markers for vest option.