Crochet Textured Light and Breezy Oversized Shrug Free Pattern

Crochet Textured Light and Breezy Oversized Shrug Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• 3 skeins of bamboo yarn (weight 4)
• E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Measuring tape
• Scissors

Gauge: 15 stitches = 4 inches in shell stitch pattern.

Sizes Available: Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large.

Instructions:

Back Panel

1. Chain 100 (for size small; add 10 chains for each size up).
2. Row 1: In the 4th chain from the hook, make 2 double crochets (dc). Skip 2 chains, *make 1 shell (5 dc in the same stitch), skip 2 chains; repeat from * across until the last 2 chains. Make 1 dc in the last chain. Turn.
3. Row 2: Chain 3 (counts as 1 dc here and throughout), skip the first shell, *make 1 shell in the middle dc of the next shell, skip to the next chain; repeat from * across. Finish with a dc in the top of the turning chain. Turn.
4. Repeat Row 2 until the piece measures 30 inches from the beginning (or desired length).

Front Panels (make 2)

1. Chain 50 (for size small; add 5 chains for each size up).
2. Row 1-3: Repeat the same as the back panel for 3 rows or until the same length as the back panel.

Assembly

1. Lay the back panel flat. Attach one front panel to each side using slip stitches along the edges.
2. To create sleeves, fold back the edges of the front panels to your desired width and secure with slip stitches.
3. Weave in all ends.

Finishing Touches

Border your shrug with a simple single crochet stitch around the entire piece for a polished look.

Care Instructions:

Hand wash in cold water and lay flat to dry to maintain shape.

Enjoy your light and breezy oversized shrug!