Dance Shrug

Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. To avoid confusion, it may be helpful to circle the numbers corresponding to your size before beginning this project. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes.

1ST SLEEVE
Worked from wrist to shoulder.
Finished Size: Close fit. 1X 18W/20W (2X 22W/24W, 3X 26W/28W) *See size chart at end of pattern

Ch 33 (35, 36). Row 1 (RS). Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and ea ch across. Beg ch-2 counts as hdc now and throughout; 32 (34, 35) hdc.

Pattern by CrochetKitten.com, Kitten Season 200 2009.

Skill Level: Intermediate.

Row 2 (WS). Ch 2; turn. Hdc in ea hdc across. Rows 3-5. Rep row 2.

Materials: 3 skeins (556 yd) 4/medium-weight yarn Size J-10 (6.0 mm) crochet hook or size to obtain gauge Stitch markers Yarn needle

Row 6. Ch 2; turn. 2 hdc in 1st hdc, 1 hdc in ea of next hdc across to last hdc, 2 hdc in last hdc. 34 (36, 37) hdc. Rows 7-13. Rep row 2. Row 14. Rep row 6. 36 (38, 39) hdc. Rows 15-22. Rep row 2. Row 23. Rep row 6. 38 (40, 41) hdc.

Gauge: 12 hdc and 10 rows = 4.

Rows 24-32. Rep row 2.

Dance Shrug
1st Sleeve, cont. Row 33. Rep row 6. 40 (42, 43) hdc. Rows 34-43. Rep row 2. Row 44. Rep row 6. 42 (44, 45) hdc. Rows 45-55 (45-56, 45-58). Rep row 2. Row 56 (57, 59). Ch 2; turn. Hdc in 1st hdc; place stitch marker for sleeve seam. Hdc in ea of next hdc across; place 2nd marker for sleeve seam. Do not finish off. 1st sleeve finished; continue with directions for Body.

BODY
Worked from shoulder to shoulder. Row 57 (58, 60). Rep row 6. 44 (46, 47) hdc. Rows 58-112 (59-116, 60-123). Rep row 2.

Row 113 (117, 124). Ch 2; turn. Dec 1 hdc in next 2 hdc, 1 hdc in ea of next hdc across to last 2 hdc, dec 1 hdc in last 2 hdc. Do not finish off; 42 (44, 45) hdc.

2ND SLEEVE
Worked from shoulder to wrist. Row 114 (118, 125). Rep row 56 (57, 59). Rows 115-125 (119-130, 126-139). Rep row 2. Row 126 (131, 140). Rep row 113 (117, 124). 40 (42, 43) hdc. Rows 127-136 (132-141, 141-150). Rep row 2. Row 137 (142, 151). Rep row 113 (117, 124). 38 (40, 41) hdc. Rows 138-146 (143-151, 152-160). Rep row 2. Row 147 (152, 161). Rep row 113 (117, 124). 36 (38, 39) hdc. Rows 148-155 (153-160, 162-169). Rep row 2. Row 156 (161, 170). Rep row 113 (117, 124). 34 (36, 37) hdc. Rows 137-163 (162-168, 171-177). Rep row 2. Row 164 (169, 178). Rep row 113 (117, 124). 32 (34, 35) hdc. Rows 165-168 (170-173, 179-182). Rep row 2. Row 169 (174, 183). Rep row 2; finish off.

FINISHING
With wrong sides together, whipstitch each sleeve seam from wrist to stitch markers placed for seams. Turn right side out.

EDGING
Chest opening:
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Dance Shrug
With RS facing and J hook, join with sl st to any end of row on back of neck. Ch 1; do not turn. Sc across back, down first shoulder, across bottom, and up second shoulder, working 1 sc in ea hdc and end of row. Join with sl st to 1st sc made in edging; finish off. Cuffs: With RS facing and J hook, join with sl st to any hdc near seam on cuff. Ch 1; do not turn. Sc in ea hdc around. Join with sl st to 1st sc made in edging; finish off. Rep for 2nd sleeve. Weave in all ends.

Abbreviations: beg ch dec beginning chain decrease ea hdc mm each half-double crochet millimeter rep RS sc repeat right side single crochet sl st WS yd slip stitch wrong side yard

CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Machine wash warm water, gentle cycle. Machine dry low heat, delicate cycle. Do not iron.

Size Chart
1X (18W/20W) Bust Waist Hips 41-45 33-37 44-48 2X (22W/24W) 46-50 38-42 48-52 3X (26W/28W) 51-55 43-47 52-56

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