crochet shrug pattern

How to crochet shrug

This is a shrug pattern that uses double crochet stitch. The shrug can be worn as a cover up when you're cold but then converted to a scarf if desired.

Materials:

2 skeins medium yarn

6 mm crochet hook

Skill Level: Easy

Finished Size: The shrug fits a medium adult.

·         length of sleeve – 65 cm

·         open section 38 cm

      

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Instructions: 

Chain 27 

Row 1: double crochet in third chain from hook, (initial chains count as 1 dc). * chain 1, skip 1, double crochet* until end (14 dc). 

Row 2: Chain 2, turn (initial chain 2 counts as 1 dc).  *Dc in each ch 1 space, ch 1* until end (14 dc).  Last dc is worked in space between dc and chain 2 from previous row. 

Row 3-60: Repeat Row 2

Fold lengthwise and start to double crochet in each row of both pieces, to form the "sleeves". Dc on one side, dc on other side, dc on first side in the same space, dc on other side in same space. Repeat 22 times.  Continue to double crochet on one side, to leave the central section open, dc 16 times. Continue to double crochet in both pieces, to form second sleeve. Make 2 dc in every turning dc, repeat 22 times.

Insert hook on other side of central section and rejoin yarn. Start to dc. Continue to dc in round. Make 3 rounds.  Fasten off.