how to make an heirloom shrug
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How to: make an heirloom shrug
kootoyoo … click & hook
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As with any project the key is having everything on hand that you’ll need.
For this project you need… a crochet hook (say about a 3.5mm) an old square crochet tablecloth matching thread
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Begin folding your cloth. Every one of these tablecloths I’ve ever seen has a scalloped edge. Brilliant because there is no measuring required.
With right sides together match corner scallop with the second scallop below the fold. ���
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Pin into place.
Place your first pin 3 scallops from the fold line. This “gap” will form your arm holes.
Count down 3 scallops from the fold & insert your first pin. The three scallops make your sleeve hole.
3rd scallop from fold
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Begin by making a slip knot in your matching thread (I’m only using red so you can see it).
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Insert your hook through the work at the “boPom” of your sleeve opening … yep – where you put that first pin.
Pick up your slip knot.
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Pull your slip knot through to the front of the work.
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Using the exisTng holes in the paPern begin chaining the two layers of cloth together.
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Once you reach the end of the double thickness of fabric snip off your thread & weave in the end.
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You can see that the line of chain follows the lines of the pins & no damage has been done to the original tablecloth as we have been using the exisTng holes.
Remove your pins.
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Repeat the line of chain sTtch for the other side/sleeve.
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Now open up your folded & sTtched cloth into a kite shape.
PosiTon your brooch – I made this one out of a vintage buPon but maybe you have something that belonged to your gran? Use that!
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When you’re not wearing your shrug store it flat & folded inside out so that you don’t stress your temporary seam too much.
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Wear & enjoy.
©kootoyoo 2012