DIY Crochet: Open Shrug Pt 2

I was so jazzed about the comfy crochet shrug that I made, I decided to make a second. This time though, I wanted a bit of a different look, so I went for a much thinner yarn and a smaller hook

This Donna Karan Open shrug which retails for $995 was my inspiration

As a warning, this probably took two and half times as long as the last one, but the nice thing is the sweater isn't as thick so it can be worn all year long. If you have the time and patience give it a shot.

Matierals:
2 balls of Lion brand Fishermans Wool
Size K crochet hook
darning needle
scissors
Measuring tape

chain 115 (measuring 29 inches)
ROW 2: single crochet in second chain from the hook and in each successive chain, chain one, turn.
ROW 3 and on: repeat row 2 until garment measures 32 inches

Fold

Sew up the sides, leave 7 inches from the top on both sides for the armholes.

Complete!

DIY: Comfy Crochet Shrug

My version of the lionbrand crochet shrug:

I've been browsing the lionbrand.com pattern website for weeks now. I always seem to stop on this simple crochet shrug pattern.

Doesn't this look comfy? I must admit I didn't believe the pattern when I read the level was beginner, are they serious? with arm holes and everything, I just wasn't sure if I could do it.

Then around the fifth time I stopped on the picture I actually read the pattern. Much to my surprise this did look easy, the only stitch used is single crochet, then you basically fold the piece in half and sew up two sides for the arm holes.

Naturally, as you see above, I decided to attempt to make my own

Follow along with my process if you'd like:
Materials Needed
4 skiens of lion brand homespun creme yarn
size J crochet hook
scissors
measuring tape
darning needle

Step 1: Chain 85

Step 2: Single Crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across

Step 3: Chain 1, turn, in back loops only, single crochet in each stitch across

repeat row 2 until piece measures 42 inches long

Almost done!!

Fold piece in half to measure 21x 38inches

Place markers on each of the 21 in. sides, 7 in. below fold for armholes. Seam sides from markers down to lower edge.

Weave in ends

Wear!