SIZES
Directions are for women’s size X-Small/Small. Changes for size
Medium/Large are in parentheses.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust – 30(34).
Length – 13 1/2” (Including bottom band).
Note: Even though the actual bust measurement given seems small, due to
the dolman sleeves and the open front, the fit of this garment is very
forgiving.
MATERIALS
BERROCO TOUCHE (50 grs), 3(4) hanks each #7914 Lemon Meringue (A) and
#7970 Nectar (B) and 2(3) hanks each #7930 Green Tea (C) and #7920
Persimmon (D).
Crochet hook, size 4.50 mm (G) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE.
GAUGE
1 Pat St repeat = 4”; 6 rows = 4” in crocheted pattern with A, B, C or D
using size 4.50 mm (G) crochet hook.
1 St holder or safety pin.
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE.
NOTE
This garment is made all in one piece with the lower band added during
finishing. It is worked sideways from left cuff to right cuff.
STRIPE SEQUENCE
* Working in crocheted pat, work 3 rows A, 3 rows B, 3 rows C, 3 rows D,
rep from * for stripe sequence.
SHRUG
With crochet hook, using A, ch 160.
Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook, * skip 2 ch’s, work (dc, ch 1, dc) all in
next ch, ch 1, skip 2 ch’s, dc in next ch, ch 1, skip 2 ch’s, work (dc,
ch 1, dc) all in next ch, skip 2 ch’s, work [(dc, ch 1) 3 times, dc] all
in next ch, skip 2 ch’s, work (dc, ch 1, dc) all in next ch, ch 1, skip
2 ch’s, dc in next ch, ch 1, skip 2 ch’s, work (dc, ch 1, dc) all in
next ch, skip 2 ch’s, yo and pull up a loop in next ch, yo and pull
through 2 loops on hook, skip 2 ch’s, yo and pull up a loop in next ch,
yo and pull through 2 loops on hook, yo and pull through all loops on
hook, rep from * 4 times more, skip 2 ch’s, work (dc, ch 1, dc) all in
next ch, ch 1, skip 2 ch’s, dc in next ch, ch 1, skip 2 ch’s, work (dc,
ch 1, dc) all in next ch, skip 2 ch’s, work [(dc, ch 1) 3 times, dc] all
in next ch, skip 2 ch’s, work (dc, ch 1, dc) all in next ch, ch 1, skip
2 ch’s, dc in next ch, ch 1, [skip 2 ch’s, work (dc, ch 1, dc) all in
next ch] twice. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 3, yo and pull up a loop in ch-1 space, yo and pull through 2
loops on hook, yo and pull up a loop in next ch-1 space, yo and pull
through 2 loops on hook, yo and pull through all loops on hook, * skip
next dc and ch-1 space, work (dc, ch 1, dc) all in next dc, ch 1, skip
next ch-1 space and dc, dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, work (dc, ch 1, dc)
all in next ch-1 space, work [(dc, ch 1) 3 times, dc] all in next ch-1
space, work (dc, ch 1, dc) all in next ch-1 space, ch 1, dc in next ch-1
space, ch 1, skip 1 dc and 1 ch-1 space, work (dc, ch 1, dc) all in next
dc, skip next ch-1 space, yo and pull up a loop in next ch-1 space, yo
and pull through 2 loops on hook, yo and pull up a loop in next ch-1
space, yo and pull through 2 loops on hook, yo and pull through all
loops on hook, rep from * 4 times more, skip 1 dc and 1 ch-1 space, work
(dc, ch 1, dc) all in next dc, ch 1, skip next ch-1 space and dc, dc in
next ch-1 space, ch 1, work [(dc, ch 1), twice, dc] all in next ch-1
space, work [(dc, ch 1) 3 times, dc] all in next ch-1 space, work (dc,
ch 1, dc) all in next ch-1 space, ch 1, dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1,
skip 1 dc and 1 ch-1 space, work (dc, ch 1, dc) all in next dc, skip
next ch-1 space, yo and pull up a loop in next ch-1 space, yo and pull
through 2 loops on hook, yo and pull up a loop in top of ch-1, yo and
pull through 2 loops on hook, yo and pull through all loops on hook.
Turn. Rep Row 2, following stripe sequence until piece measures
approximately 16” from beg and eight 3-row stripes have been completed.
Shape Neck: Next Row (RS): Rep Row 2, repeating from * once instead of 4
times, then working to end. Turn. (Only half of row will have been
worked.) Work even on the first half of row for approximately 4(6)” or
until two(three) more 3-row stripes have been completed. Sl last st on
hook onto a holder. With crochet hook, join next color in stripe
sequence to beg of last row worked and ch 78. Fasten off.
Next Row (RS): Sl st from holder back onto crochet hook, join next color
in stripe sequence and rep Row 2 across first half of row, then rep Row
1 across ch. Turn. Rep Row 2 across all sts, following stripe sequence
until piece measures approximately 16” from end of neck or until eight
more 3-row stripes have been completed. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Steam piece with hot steam iron and a pressing cloth. Measure in 10 1/2”
from starting ch and mark beg and end of row (see schematic). Measure in
10 1/2” from last row worked and mark beg and end of row. Fold piece in
half lengthwise. Sew fronts to back up to markers.
Waistband/Tie: With crochet hook, using D, ch 21.
Row 1: Sc in 9th ch from hook, (ch 5, skip 5 ch’s, sc in next ch) twice.
Turn.
Row 2: Ch 7, skip 2 ch’s, sc in next ch, (skip 2 ch’s, 1 sc and 2 ch’s,
sc in next ch) twice. Turn. Rep Row 2 until band measures 50(54)” from
beg. Fasten off. Sew one long edge of waistband to lower edge of shrug
leaving ends free at front for ties.
Fringe: Cut one 6” long strand each of A, B, C and D. Put strands tog
and fold in half. With crochet hook, draw center of strands through
first space at end of tie forming a loop. Pull ends of fringe through
this loop. In this manner, make 3 fringes in spaces along end of each
tie. Trim fringe to even off if necessary.
Note: For speedier cutting, wrap yarn multiple times around a piece of
cardboard that is the desired length of fringe. Cut lower edge to free
wrapped strands.
Source: http://www.berroco.com
Back to www.pattern-knit.com homepage for more free patterns.
Get Your Blog Featured
Strut your stuff!
If you have a
knitting or crochet blog or website you can get it featured on the
Pattern-Knit front page.
Contact us
Just send us the link and a brief description of the site. If it meets our standards we will feature you on our website. This can bring thousands of visitors to your blog during your feature week.
Got a Question?
Contact us. We will post it in
our blog for our readers to find the solution to your problem AND we
will search for an answer ourselves.
So if you are
looking for a particular pattern, need help understanding a pattern or
can't find a specific kind of wool let us know. We are always happy to
help!
Free Knit & Crochet Patterns
If you love to knit or crochet you will want to receive our newsletter! Every week we source out the best of the best and send them to our readers.
Just fill out this form.