Kimono Shrug

>In this easy project, the embellishing is done along the fronts where the colors meet. By using different color trims and beads, you can create shrugs to go with as many outfits as you like. SIZES Small (Medium, Large, Extra-Large) FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Bust 36 (40, 44, 48)"/ 91.5 (101.5, 112, 122) cm Length 18-1/2"/46.5 cm, all sizes Note: Shrug is loose fitting and designed to be worn as shown in photo. Bust measurements are suggested sizes for a standard fitting garment; choose accordingly. Due to shaping, garment is wider than measurements indicate on schematic. MATERIALS Caron International's Simply Soft (100% acrylic; 6 oz/170 g, 315 yds/288 m skein): #9730 Autumn Red (MC), 3 (3, 4, 4) skeins #9711 Dk. Country Blue (CC), 2 (2, 2, 2) skeins One each size US G-6 and J-10 (4 and 6 mm), or size to obtain gauge Yarn needle 1-1/4 yards/118 cm flat braid trim, 3/4"/1.9 cm wide, in color desired (shown in red, with gold metallic threads 28 textured brass beads, 4 mm x 6 mm 14 bugle beads, 11 mm long, dark red 14 glass beads, in various sizes, no smaller than 6 mm, no larger than 11 mm, dark red Tapestry or beading needle (thin enough to fit through beads) Beading or quilting thread to match braid Sewing needle and thread to match garment Straight pins or small safety pins GAUGE In Stitch Pattern, 12 sc and 12 rows = 4"/10 cm, using larger hook and MC; in single crochet, 13 sc and 16 rows = 4"/10 cm, using smaller hook and CC CROCHET STITCHES USED ch: chain sc: single crochet slip st: slip stitch Stitch Pattern (Multiple of 2 sc + 1) 2-row repeat *From the pattern:* 1. Shrug is worked from lower edge of Front, across shoulders to lower edge of Back. 2. Side Front/Sleeve is worked to shoulder; CC panels are then worked on each Front. 3. Back/Sleeves are joined at shoulders to Side Front/Sleeve and CC Panels, then worked down. 4. Cuffs are worked down from lower edge of Sleeves.