Lion Brand^® Homespun^®

GAUGE:

10 sts (1.5 shells) + 4 rows = 4 in. [10 cm] in Shell pattern stitch. 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 fewer 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.

STITCH EXPLANATION:

Shell (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in indicated stitch or space.

NOTES:

Shrug is worked in one piece, starting at back.

Back
Ch 68 (74).
Row 1: 2 dc in 5th ch from hook (ch 4 counts as dc and ch 1 – half shell made), * sk 2 ch, sl st in next ch, sk 2 ch, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch (1 shell made). Rep from * across, end with (2 dc, ch 1, dc) in last ch (half shell made) – 10 (11) shells and 1 half shell at each end.
Row 2: Ch 5, turn, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp, * shell in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * across, end with (2 dc, ch 1, 1 dc) in turning ch – 10 (11) shells and 1 half shell at each end. Rep Row 2 for pattern 12 (13) more times.

Sleeves
Next Row (Inc Row): Ch 29 for sleeve, turn, 2 dc in 5th ch from hook, place marker in first dc, * sk 2 ch, sl st in next ch, sk 2 ch, shell in next ch, rep from * across ch, shell in ch-1 sp, shell in ch-2 sp of each shell across, end with shell in turning ch. Ch 29 for 2nd sleeve, turn, 2 dc in 5th ch from hook, * sk 2 ch, sl st in next ch, sk 2 ch, shell in next ch, rep from * across ch. Fasten off.
Next Row: Turn, join yarn in top of marked dc at cuff edge of first sleeve, ch 5, rep Row 2 across – 20 (21) shells and 1 half shell at each end.
Work even in pattern as established for 11 (12) more rows.
Next Row (Dec Row): Turn, (ch 5, sc in ch-2 sp) 4 times, ch 5, 2 dc in ch-2 sp place marker in first dc, * shell in next ch-2 sp, rep from * 9 (10) more times, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, (ch 5, sc in next ch-2 sp) 4 times to end of row. Fasten off.

Front/Collar
Next Row: Turn, join yarn in top of marked dc, ch 5, rep Row 2 – 10 (11) shells and 1 half shell at each end.
Next Row (Inc Row): Ch 5, turn, 2 dc in ch-1 sp, * shell in sp between next shells, shell in next ch-2 sp, rep from * across, end with (2 dc, ch 1, dc) in turning ch – 21 (23) shells and 1 half shell at each end.
Work even in pattern as established for 2 (3) more rows.

Trim
Next Row: Ch 6, turn, 2 tr in ch-1 sp, * (2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) in next ch-2 sp, rep from * across, end with (2 tr, ch 1, tr). Rep last row twice. Fasten off.

Fold sleeves in half, matching edges of back and front/collar for sides. Sew side and sleeve seams. Weave in ends.

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