Knot Ugly Shrug

From <em>Stitch 'N Bitch Crochet:&nbsp; The Happy Hooker</em>:<br /> Last year we found a sweater pattern in a crochet book from 1978 that was technically impressive--it was designed with only two pieces--and got us wondering if it would be possible to make a sweater in just one piece.&nbsp; In the end, we wound up crating this shrug pattern, which starts with the back, works up to the sleeves, then one of the front sides.&nbsp; After you fasten off, complete the second sleeve and the other front side.&nbsp; The simple mesh pattern is fun to do, and the finished piece is loveable, wearable and stylish.&nbsp; This shrug looks great over anything tight or strappy:&nbsp; tank tops, sundresses, slinky evening dresses, or just a simple (but tight) T-shirt.&nbsp; We have two versions of the shrug:&nbsp; one simple, for those who just want a basic fashionable crocheted sweater, and a deluxe version with ruffles on the neck and the ends of the sleeves.&nbsp;