Easy Crochet Cocoon Shrug Pattern

Everyone needs a simple crochet shrug in their handmade wardrobe and with this free, easy crochet cocoon shrug pattern, you’ll be able to work this short-sleeved, bolero pattern up quickly and layer over your outfits – whether you’re looking for a little crochet coverup or just to show off your lace skills.

Free Crochet Shrug Pattern

You can learn how to crochet this lacy crochet shrug with a detailed lace crochet fabric which is a lot easier than it looks and perfect for beginners looking to a delicate bolero to throw over a long sleeved top on those colder days.

The finished effect of this pattern can be easily changed dependent on the yarn you choose to work this free crochet shrug pattern up in.

It can be made using any size 3/DK weight yarn which allows you to choose a self-striping yarn like I did or you could chose some stunning sparkly yarn to create the perfect evening coverup.

The lightweight nature of this crochet shrug means that it will be a great addition to any outfit and can easily be taken from casual daywear and dressed up for an evening outfit with some chunky accessories. 

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Pattern Details

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Materials

To complete this project you will need:

• DK (Size 3) Yarn (see size chart for amounts required)
• I used Cygnet Prism DK (100% Acrylic. /100g 300m) in shade Vivid 7116
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• 4.5 mm crochet hook
• Darning needle
• Scissors

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Abbreviations: US terms (UK in brackets)

• St(s)              Stitches
• Ch                  Chain
• Sc (Dc)          Single Crochet (Double Crochet)
• HDc (HTr)    Half Double Crochet (Half Treble Crochet)
• Dc (Tr)          Double Crochet (Treble Crochet)
• TC turning chain

Gauge:

•  2.5 repeats and 6 rows = 4in (10cm) in pattern using 4.5mm crochet hook. Use a larger or smaller crochet hook to obtain the correct tension.

Finished Size:

• See Size Chart below

Pattern Notes:

• Whatever your skill level with crochet, I would always recommend reading through this pattern before beginning. Get in touch if you need any help completing the pattern
• The body of the shrug is worked in a rectangle in rows and then seamed to create a cocoon shape
• The edging is worked around the arm holes once seamed
• Ch 3 at the beginning of the row DOES count as a stitch
• Ch 1 at the beginning of the row DOES NOT count as a stitch
• Stitch counts are shown in size order XS/S (M/L, XL/2XL, 3XL/4XL, 5XL)

Easy Crochet Cocoon Shrug Pattern Size Chart

How to make this Free Crochet Shrug Pattern

Row 1: Ch 150 (166, 174, 182, 190), dc in 6th ch from hook, *skip 2 ch, 5dc in next, skip 2 ch, dc in next, ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc in next; repeat from * to end, turn – 18 shells (20 shells, 21 shells, 22 shells, 23 shells)

Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1, dc in top of dc, *skip 2 dc, 5dc in next (middle st of shell from previous row), skip 2 dc, dc in next, ch 1, skip ch 1, dc in next; repeat from * to end working last dc in 3rd ch of TC, turn

XS/S & M/L – Rows 3-44: Repeat Row 2

XL/2XL – Rows 3-48: Repeat Row 2

3XL/4XL & 5XL – Rows 3-52: Repeat Row 2

All Sizes:

Row 45 (45, 49, 53, 53): Ch 1 (does not count as st), sc into same as ch 1, ch 1, skip next ch1, sc in next, *ch 2, skip next 2 sts, sc in next (middle st of Shell), ch 2, skip next 2 sts, sc, ch 1, skip ch 1, sc; repeat from * to end working last sc into 3rd ch of TC

Fasten off, weave in all ends, continue to Seaming and Edging

Seaming and Edging

Seaming

Edging

Rejoin yarn in seam in the shorter edge of the sleeve and work in the round:

Round 1: Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), hdc in same as ch 1, hdc in each st and ch sp around, sl st to top of 1st hdc to join round – 88 (88, 96, 104, 104)

Rounds 2-3: Repeat Round 1

Fasten off and weave in remaining ends, lightly block.