GAUGE:

12 single crochet + 8 rows = 4 in. [10 cm]. 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.

SHRUG
Chain 42.
Row 1 (Right Side): Single crochet in 2nd chain from hook and in each chain across – 41 single crochet. Turn.
Row 2: Chain 1, single crochet through back loop of each single crochet across. Turn. Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 80 in. [203 cm] from beginning. Fasten off.

FINISHING
Fold shrug in half lengthwise. Sew sleeve seams, leaving the center portion of shrug open and adjusting to fit so that shrug fits snugly around shoulder and back. Weave in ends.

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.

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.

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

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