{"id":1152,"date":"2011-04-04T21:34:45","date_gmt":"2011-04-04T20:34:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blackwidows.co.uk\/iad\/?p=1152"},"modified":"2019-06-07T18:04:02","modified_gmt":"2019-06-07T18:04:02","slug":"apple-blossom-shrug","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blackwidows.co.uk\/iad\/2011\/04\/apple-blossom-shrug\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple Blossom Shrug"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Cotton<\/a> Having crocheted an Apple Blossom wrap and an Apple Blossom scarf, it occurred to me that this pattern might make a rather nice shrug — with the trellis forming the back & upper arms and the lace for the sleeves.<\/p>\n

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I tried it out using some 4ply cotton & another in double knit bamboo yarn and it worked beautifully. So here’s the pattern I used (should fit a 36″ chest):<\/p>\n

Materials<\/h3>\n

350 – 400 yards of yarn
\nAppropriate crochet hook<\/p>\n

Note: I used a 5mm hook with the 4ply and a 5.5mm with the DK bamboo but my gauge is rather tight. If your gauge is loose, you may want to go down a hook size.<\/p>\n

The Trellis & Lace patterns can be found in the original Apple Blossom Stole pattern<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Directions<\/h3>\n

Measure the circumference of your upper arm & add 1 inch. This will be the width of the final piece (X).
\nFoundation row: chain a multiple of 8 sts so that the final chain equals (or is slightly longer than) X.<\/p>\n

Work the Trellis pattern for 12 inches
\nWork 2 – 6 repeats of the Lace pattern. The more repeats you work, the longer the final sleeves.<\/p>\n

Rejoin the yarn to the foundation chain and work the Trellis & Lace patterns to match the first side.<\/p>\n

Finishing Off<\/h3>\n

Fold the completed piece in half lengthways.
\nSeam the Lace sections from the ends to the Trellis section on both sides.<\/p>\n

Enjoy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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