Free Cardi Vest Shrug Pattern, Free Crochet Pattern, Free Pattern, Free Worsted Weight Yarn Pattern
Best Buds Crochet Shrug | Free Pattern Page
Sep
A cocoon shrug is a great introduction to making garments because the shaping is minimal. You begin with a flat rectangle, fold it in half lengthwise and add a collar and cuffs. I designed a coordinating knit and crochet version of this pattern. Make one, or make them both!
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What you will need:
- 1090 (1308, 1570, 1883) yds or 996 (1196, 1435, 1722)m #4 worsted weight yarn
- K/10.5 (6.5mm) crochet hook
- scissors
- yarn needle
Shown in:
Knit Picks Yarns Brava Worsted; 100% acrylic, #4 worsted weight yarn; 218 yds per 100g ball; color Clarity, 5 (6, 8, 9) balls.
Gauge:10 sts / 6 rows = 4 in (10cm) in floral stitch pattern after blocking
Finished Sizes: XS/S, M/L, 1X/2X, 3X/4X
Sample shown in size M/L
Stitch Guide: Chain (ch), slip stitch (slst), double crochet (dc), front post double crochet (fpdc), back post double crochet (bpdc), and single crochet (sc).
Watch the supplemental video tutorial for this stitch pattern here:
Instructions:
Swatch to reflect chart for gauge:
Row 1: Ch30, dc in 4th ch from hook, 1dc in ea of next 4 chs, *ch3, skip 2 chs, 1dc in ea of next 12 dcs. Rep from * across, omit last 6 dcs, turn.
Row 2: Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in ea of next 3 dcs, ch3, skip 2 dcs, sc in ch3 sp, *ch3, skip 2 dcs, 1dc in ea of next 8dcs, ch3, skip 2 dcs, sc in ch3 sp. Rep from * across, ch3, skip 2 dcs, 1dc in ea of last 4 dcs, turn.
Row 3: Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in next dc, ch3, skip 2 dcs, sc in next ch3 sp, *ch3, sc in next ch3 sp, ch3, skip 2 dcs, 1dc in ea of next 4 dcs, ch3, skip 2 dcs, sc in next ch3 sp. Rep from * across, ch3, sc in next ch3 sp, ch3, skip 2 dcs, 1dc in ea of last 2 dcs.
Row 4: Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in next dc, 2dc in next ch3 sp, ch3, sc in next ch3 sp, *ch3, 2dc in next ch3 sp, 1dc in ea of next 4 dcs, 2dc in next ch3 sp, ch3, sc in next ch3 sp. Rep from * across, ch3, 2dc in next ch3 sp, 1dc in ea of last 2 dcs.
Row 5: Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in ea of next 3 dcs, 2dc in next ch3 sp, *ch3, 2dc in next ch3 sp, 1dc in ea of next 8 dcs, 2dc in next ch3 sp. Rep from * across, ch3, 2dc in next ch3 sp, 1dc in ea of last 4 dcs.
Row 6: Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in ea of next 5 dcs, 2dc in next ch3 sp, *1dc in ea of next 5 dcs, ch3, skip next 2 dcs, 1dc in ea of next 5 dcs, 2dc in next ch3 sp. Rep from * across, 1dc in ea of last 6 dcs.
Row 7: Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in ea of next 5 dcs, *1dc in ea of next 5 dcs, ch3, skip 2 dcs, sc in next ch3 sp, ch3, skip 2 dcs, 1dc in ea of next 3 dcs. Rep from * across, 1dc in ea of last 8 dcs.
Row 8: Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in ea of next 7 dcs, *1dc in next dc, ch3, skip 2 dcs, sc in next ch3 sp, ch3, sc in next ch3 sp, ch3, skip 2 dcs, 1dc in ea of next 3 dcs. Rep from * across, 1dc in ea of last 6 dcs.
Row 9: Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in ea of next 5 dcs, *1dc in ea of next 3 dcs, 2dc in next ch3 sp, ch3, sc in next ch3 sp, ch3, 2dc in next ch3 sp, 1dc in next dc. Rep from * across, 1dc in ea of last 8 dcs.
Row 10: Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in of next 7 dcs, *1dc in ea of next 3 dcs, 2dc in next ch3 sp, ch3, 2dc in next ch3 sp, 1dc in ea of next 5 dcs. Rep from * across, 1dc in ea of last 6 dcs.
Row 11: Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in ea of next 5 dcs, *ch3, skip 2 dcs, 1dc in of next 5 dcs, 2dc in next ch3 sp, 1dc in ea of next 5 dcs. Rep from * across, ch3, skip 2 dcs, 1dc in last 6 dcs.
Rows 12 – 16: Rep rows 2 – 6.
Rep rows 7 – 16 for desired length.
Cocoon Shrug:
Set up row: FDC 98 (112, 126, 140) dcs
Rows 1 – 16: Rep rows 1 – 16 of stitch pattern.
Rep rows 7 – 16 until piece measures 32 (34, 36, 38) in long. Do not fasten off.
Collar:
Round 1: Ch3, 1dc in ea st across last row of body, fold fabric in half lengthwise to crochet along free loops of set up row, work 1dc in ea st across, join with slst to top of ch3 at beg of round to join. — 196 (224, 252, 280) dcs
Round 2: Ch2 (does not count as a st), *1fpdc around post of ea of next 2 sts, 1bpdc around post of ea of next 2 sts. Rep from * around, slst to top of first fpdc at beg of round to join.
Rounds 3 – 12: Rep round 2 (ten) times. Fasten off.
Sleeve Seams:
Sew sleeve seams leaving an opening 12 in (30cm) in circumference for armhole (per schematic on page 2).
Cuff:
Round 1: Join yarn with slst to any row end around armhole opening, ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in same row end st, *2dc in ea row end st around, slst to top of ch3 at beg of round to join.
Round 2: Ch2 (does not count as a st), *1fpdc around post of ea of next 2 sts, 1bpdc around post of ea of next 2 sts. Rep from * around, slst to top of first fpdc at beg of round to join.
Rounds 3 – 8: Rep round 2 (six) times. Fasten off.
Finishing:
Weave in loose ends. Hand wash, block to finished measurements and allow to dry.
The Best Buds Crochet Cocoon Shrug Pattern is a great pattern if you are new to making garments because of the easy construction!
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