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Home : Patterns : Criss-Cross Shrug
 

Free Knitting Pattern
Criss-Cross Shrug

Lion Brand® Homespun®
Pattern #: 50735
Easy to knit and a delight to wear, the new knitted criss-cross shrug is versatile, hip and flattering too! This simple and stylish shrug is a long rectangle, with a seamed ‘sleeve’ at each end. It can be wrapped and draped in several different ways (see images and descriptions below) Optional fringe on the sleeves gives a splash of color.

SKILL LEVEL:  Easy

SIZE: Small, Large
S/M (L/XL)
12 inches W x 75 (80)inches L [30.5W x 190.5 (203)L cm] before finishing
Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.
PUBLISHED IN:  Lion Brand Yarn Catalog - 2006 W


CORRECTIONS: None
 

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Color (A)
Homespun®

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Color (B)
Homespun®

Click here to enlarge image and see more about item 790-307: Homespun® Yarn: Antique
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Color (C)
Homespun®

Click here to enlarge image and see more about item 790-385: Homespun® Yarn: Fuchsia
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Color (D)
Homespun®

Click here to enlarge image and see more about item 790-373: Homespun® Yarn: Black
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To change colors, simply select color name from the drop-down above or else click the swatch you want to change and then click a color below
Homespun®
Hepplewhite Shaker Colonial Antique Deco Rococo Edwardian Tudor
Sierra Regency Williamsburg Baroque Ranch Waterfall Gothic Prairie
Barrington Nouveau Windsor Corinthian Mediterranean Delft Quartz Metropolis
Covered Bridge Red Montana Sky Florida Keys Green Coral Gables Boston Rose Sunshine State Black Granite
Candy Apple Harvest Olive Cobalt Fawn Barley Fuchsia Grape
Lemonade Spring Green Lavender Sachet Blue Sky Cotton Candy Cream Golden Meadow
Fiesta Russet Plum Apple Green Chili Saffron Dusty Blue Earth
Lagoon
*Homespun (Article #790) is a uniquely-textured bulky weight yarn that works up quickly and easily. 98% acrylic, 2% polyester; packaged in 6 oz/170g (185 yd/167m) pull skeins.

You can also buy materials separately
 
MATERIALS QUANTITY PRICE ALT QTY  
•  790-374 Homespun® Yarn: Granite 4 balls $23.96  
Note: (A)
•  790-307 Homespun® Yarn: Antique 1 ball $5.99  
Note: (B)
•  790-385 Homespun® Yarn: Fuchsia 1 ball $5.99  
Note: (C)
•  790-373 Homespun® Yarn: Black 1 ball $5.99  
Note: (D)
Lion Brand Knitting Needles- Size 13 [9 mm] 1 $5.95  
Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size K-10.5 1 $2.65  For attaching fringe
Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6) 1 $3.59  
 
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Criss-Cross Shrug

Lion Brand® Homespun®

GAUGE:

8 sts + 8 rows = 4” [10cm] in Garter st (k every row) BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

NOTES:

Editor’s Note: When creating fringe using Homespun please note that because of the texture of the yarn the fringe will fray when cut. If you prefer a non-frayed look you can knot the ends, knit or crochet a fringe, or use hairspray or fray check.

SHRUG With 2 strands A held together, cast on 24 sts. Work even in Garter st until wrap measures 75 (80) inches [190.5 (203)cm] from beg. Bind off.

Finishing
Fold wrap in half lengthwise. Sew 18.5 inch underarm seams, beg at cast-on and bind-off edges. Weave in ends.

Cut strands from yarns B, C and D approximately 4-7 inches [10-18cm] long. For each fringe, fold one length (does not have to be even). Insert crochet hook to WS and back to RS through a stitch in fabric and draw fold through, forming a loop. Pull ends of fringe through this loop. Pull to tighten. Attach fringes randomly over lower 4.5 inches [11.5cm] of each sleeve (or as desired).

Wearing Suggestions:

To wear, slide one of your arms into one of the sleeves, wind the remaining length of the rectangle around your body (thus crossing it), then slide your remaining arm into the remaining sleeve. The winding is done in the same manner as you would wind a long scarf around your neck.

Image shows the shrug wrapped with the crisscross in front Image shows the shrug worn with the crisscross in back
  1. Wear the shrug with the crisscross wrap in front. -- wrap the shrug under the arm, and then over your shoulder in front.
  1. Wear the shrug with the crisscross in back. The shrug will wrap straight across the front (see images and descriptions below for detail)
Image shows the crisscross in back with the front draped like a scarf Image shows the shrug worn with the crisscross in back and the front draped like a shawl
  1. With the crisscross in back, the shrug can be loosely gathered in front like a scarf
  1. With the crisscross in back, the shrug can worn with a shawl-style drape in the front.


 
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
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beg = begin(s)(ning) dec = decreas(e)(s)(ing)
inc = increas(e)(s)(ing) k = knit
p = purl RS = right side
st(s) = stitch(es) WS = wrong side


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Ratings and Reviews
Pattern Average Rating: ***** (based on 3 reviews)
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Criss-Cross Shrug Reviewed by Michelle EVans on 2008-03-10 *****
I left off the fringe as well. Since I could not get the hang of arranging the criscross, I wove elastic along one edge between the sleeve seams. It makes a lovely cape effect. Next time I will shorten slightly for a less full cape.
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