Free Knitting Pattern: Homespun® Criss-Cross Shrug

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Criss-Cross Shrug
Lion Brand^® Homespun®
Pattern Number: 50735

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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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.

MATERIALS

QUANTITY

PRICE

ALT QTY

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790-374 Homespun® Yarn: Granite

4 balls

$23.96

Note: (A)

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790-307 Homespun® Yarn: Antique

1 ball

$5.99

Note: (B)

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790-385 Homespun® Yarn: Fuchsia

1 ball

$5.99

Note: (C)

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790-373 Homespun® Yarn: Black

1 ball

$5.99

Note: (D)

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Lion Brand Knitting Needles- Size 13 [9 mm]

$5.95

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Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size K-10.5

$2.65

For attaching fringe

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Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)

$3.59

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Color (A)
Homespun®
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Color (B)
Homespun®
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Color (C)
Homespun®
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Color (D)
Homespun®
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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

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.

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.


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.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
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

Learn to Knit instructions: http://learnToKnit.LionBrand.com

Every effort has been made to have the knitting and crochet instructions accurate and complete. We cannot be responsible for variance of individual knitters and crocheters, human errors, or typographical mistakes.

*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.


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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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