A little crochet shrug

A quickly finished crochet shrug which I made for Maia last night. It started life as a shawl/wrap for me, but when I got to this point, I wondered what would happen if I created arm holes.. by sewing the two edges under; this is the result.I like that it is longer in the back and fitting around her arms/front, it just gives a nice amount of warmth for this time of year. If you would like to re-create shrug, I used this free pattern over at miliboo, using a 4ply yarn (it actually may be even 3 ply, it’s pretty fine) and a 5mm hook.  I followed the instructions exactly until it was 15 rows long – then joined under and sewed the long ends up (about an inch in each side) to create armholes and single crocheted around the entire front/neck edge to finish.  It hasn’t been blocked as she wore it today and loved it, Ill probably wash it and block it lightly at the weekend. Maia is almost 6 and this fits her generously, I’d imagine it would fit a child up to about 10, there is plenty of stretch in the pattern.

In case you are wondering she is working on math problems while eating breakfast (personally that would give me indigestion!!!).  Hope you are having a really lovely day! Janette xx