Pearl Pal Shrug Pattern

MATERIALS: SPINNERIN SPECTATOR 10, 10z. pull sks. Dark Navy 4209 Crochet Hook No. 6 Pearls Other color suggestions: Amethyst 4213—Black 4209; Pearl Grey 4221—Raspberry Red 4217.

GAUGE: 7 Hdc =I'. NOTE: Work only in back loop of st.

RIGHT HALF: Ch 110; turn. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in following 24 ch. Then, hdc in remaining ch. Ch 2, turn.

Row 2: Work ahdcineachhdc and scineach sc of previous row. Ch], turn.

Row 3: Scin each sc and hdc in each hdc of previous row. Ch 2, turn.

Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until piece measures 34" at hdc edge. Fasten off.

Sleeve Band: Ist Row: Work arow of sc along sc edge, holding in to fit arm just below elbow. Ch], turn.

2nd Row: Scin eachsc. Ch], turn.

Repeat this 2nd row until band measures |". Fasten off.

Body Band: Work arow of sc along the hdc edge. Ch], turn. Now, repeat 2nd row of sleeve band until band measures 1". Fasten off.

LEFT HALF: Work exactly the same as for Right Half.

FINISHING: Seam each sleeve. Join and sew both sleeves tog for about 12" (back). With same yarn, string pearls. Using crochet Hook, trim sleeve bands and around body by making 2 sc between each pearl, being careful not to skip any sts. Work loosely. Block lightly.

This free pattern originally published in Stoles & Shrugs