Spring Shrug Pattern

I made this shrug in three different colors last year. I’m just now getting around to writing out the instructions.

It is a really simple and quick project. It is worked from side to side making it very easy to adjust to the size that you need.

Materials
Size 3 cotton fashion thread
Size J crochet hook
Yarn needle

Size
S/M

Gauge
5  V-sts = 4″ (10cm)
4 rows = 4″ (10cm)
These measurements are unblocked. The texture is extremely stretchy, so gauge is difficult to determine.

Stitches Used
Chain = ch
Double crochet = dc
V-st  = dc, ch 1, dc

Pattern

Do not crochet too tightly. You want a loose stitch

Ch 61

Row 1: V-st (dc, ch 1, dc) in the 5th ch from hook. (the first 3 chs skipped will be your first dc of the row). Skip 2 chains, V-st in next ch, (skip next 2 chs, V-st in next ch) across until to reach last 2 chs. Dc in the last ch.

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as a dc). V-st into the next ch (which will be the ch from the last V-st of the previous row) repeat across until last dc. Dc in the last dc. Turn.

You should have 19 V-sts with a dc on each end. If you have more or less, don’t freak out. It’s not a big deal unless it is abnormally large or small.

Row 3- 32: Repeat row 2.

You can adjust the number of rows to your size

To sew under the arms, fold, creating a narrow piece

Sew each side about 2.5″ to 3″

If this is confusing, just play around with it and I think you’ll see what I’m referring to…it’s so easy.

Weave ends.

I did not block mine.

If you have any questions, just leave me a comment. I’ll try to help.

Have a great weekend!