Product Description
MATERIALS LIST:
Finished Sizes: XS, Small, Med, Lrg, XL, 2XL
Yarn: #2 sport weight – Sample was made using Knit Picks Brava Sport.
XS, Small, Med – 300 – 400 yds Lg, XL, 2XL – 400 – 550 yds
Hook: Size F/5 (3.75 mm)
Notions: Yarn Needle
Difficulty: Advanced Beginner
If you’ve never made a bolero type shrug, no need to worry. The pattern has an easy construction so there’s no shaping involved. All you need to know is sc, dc, and the basics.
Summer's Kiss Demi Shrug by Kristine Mullen
What Is Being Made
The Summer's Kiss Demi Shrug is a lightweight bolero-style garment designed to provide minimal coverage for summer wear. This demi shrug is ideal for concealing unwanted bra straps or offering a touch of warmth during cooler summer evenings. The pattern accommodates multiple sizes, ranging from XS through XXL, making it accessible for various body types.
Design and Construction
This crochet pattern features straightforward design construction with minimal shaping, making it an excellent project for those new to garment making. The simple structural approach allows beginners to focus on mastering fundamental crochet techniques without the complexity of intricate tailoring or complex decreases and increases.
Crochet Stitches and Techniques
The Summer's Kiss Demi Shrug utilizes easy crochet stitches appropriate for advanced beginner skill levels. The pattern incorporates a single crochet join as a special stitch, which involves inserting the hook through the first double crochet of the previous row and the first single crochet of the current row together, then completing a yarn over and pull-through to join sections seamlessly.
- Single crochet join for connecting pattern sections
- Easy stitches throughout the design
- Minimal shaping requirements
Materials and Tools
Yarn Weight: Sport weight yarn (#2) is used for this project. The yardage requirements vary by size: XS, Small, and Medium sizes require 300–400 yards, while Large, XL, and XXL sizes need 400–550 yards. The sample garment was created using Knit Picks Brava sport weight yarn in the Cream colorway.
Crochet Hook: Size F/5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook is required for this pattern.
Additional Notions: A yarn needle is needed for finishing and weaving in ends.
Gauge and Sizing
The pattern specifies a gauge of 5 repeats by 14 rows equaling 4 inches. Finished sizes are available in XS, Small, Medium, Large, XL, and XXL to accommodate different measurements.
Difficulty Level
Rated as Advanced Beginner, this pattern is designed for crocheters who have mastered basic stitches and are ready to tackle a simple garment project. The straightforward construction and use of fundamental crochet techniques make it an ideal stepping stone toward more complex bolero and shrug patterns.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Sport |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Kristine Mullen |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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