Dragon Scale Shrug

This shrug is written for a custom fit with loose fitting sleeves, covering only the arms and the back across the shoulder blades with a long tie “closure” across the collarbone in the front.

Difficulty:
Advanced Intermediate

(Must have knowledge of how to work around the post of a stitch. Previous knowledge of the Crocodile Stitch is helpful, but there are many tutorials online to learn the basics of the stitch pattern.)

Sizes:
Back – 15” (16”, 17”) Measured from shoulder to shoulder over the shoulder blades. Length is customized by the armhole measurement of the finished sleeve.
Sleeves – 7” (8”, 9”) Wrist Circumference, at the least 1” larger than actual wrist measurement. Length is customizable.

Materials:
Aunt Lydia’s Classic Crochet Cotton (size 10), or Patons Lace (2/Fine yarn)
Between approx 2,500yds to 4,000yds of thread/yarn
I used the giant ball (2,730yds) of the Aunt Lydia’s Crochet Cotton

3.25 mm hook or size for gauge
Stitch markers

20 Page Pattern includes:

• Customizable sleeve length
• “Mix and Match” your sleeve size with your back size
• Crocodile Stitch pattern
• Stitch Pattern Guide & Reference photos
• All crochet stitches are in US Terminology

$5.00

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