The Jade Vines Crochet Shrug is a light and airy layering piece that adds just the right touch of style to your summer wardrobe. Crocheted from a simple rectangle and sewn into shape, it’s quick to make and perfect for a relaxed, TV-friendly project. The shrug features a beautiful drunken granny stitch, cropped bell sleeves with scalloped edges, and a feminine picot trim along the neckline and back. Soft, breathable, and effortlessly stylish, it’s great for cool mornings, breezy evenings, or chilly nights. The pattern is written in sizes XS–5XL, so everyone can enjoy this easy, elegant look.
Time: Weekend Project
Skill Level: Easy
SIZES:
XS-S (M-L, XL-2XL, 3XL-4XL, 5XL): Finished sleeve circumference 10.5 (12, 16, 18.5, 21)” to fit upper arm circumference 9.5-10.5 (11-12, 13.5-15.5, 17-18.5, 20.5)”
0-2.5” positive ease recommended.
Shown in size XS-S.
Gauge: 3 Clusters = 4” [10 cm]
6 rows = 4” [10 cm], with larger hook
Materials
Yarn: Hobby Store Aran Cotton (100% Premium Mercerized Cotton; 147 yards [135 meters] / 3.53 ounces [100 grams]): 436 Peacock green 4 (5, 7, 8, 9) skeins)
Hook: US size J/10, 6 mm and US size G/6, 4 mm
Notions: Tapestry needle, measuring tape, stitch markers
Special Stitches
Cluster: (3 dc, ch 2, dc) all in same ch/ch-sp
Large Cluster: (4 dc, ch 3, dc) all in same ch/ch-sp
Shell: 7 dc in same ch-sp
Picot: ch 3, sl st into the front loop of the last sc made.
Pattern Notes
- The shrug is worked from the center back to the wrist on one side. The yarn is then reattached at the center back and worked to the wrist on the other side.
- Ch 1, does not count as a stitch.
- If you prefer a looser fit, consider making one size larger, or add extra chs in multiples of 5 at the beginning, depending on how loose you want it. Follow the length instructions for your actual size.
- The shrug is worked in rows and then seamed. To avoid seaming, after working initial 11 (11.5, 12, 12.5, 13)”, work in rounds by joining with sl st to first st and turning. Follow the same for another side.
- For a super light shrug, use sport weight yarn. Do not forget to match the gauge.
Pattern
Panel 1:
With larger hook, ch 44 (49, 64, 74, 84).
Row 1 (RS): Dc in 2nd ch from the hook, sk 2 ch, cluster (see special sts) in next ch, *skip next 4 ch, cluster in next ch, rep from * until 4 ch remain, skip 3 ch, dc in last ch. PM in the base ch of last dc. (8 (9, 12, 14, 16) clusters and 2 dc, one on each end)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, dc in first st, cluster in each ch-2 sp from previous row, dc in last st.
Repeat last row to row 30 (32, 32, 34, 34) or until the work measures 21 (22, 22, 23, 23)” from the beginning.
To avoid seaming, after working initial 11 (11.5, 12, 12.5, 13)”, you can work in rounds by joining with sl st to first st and turning.
Next row: Ch 1, turn, dc in first st, large cluster (see special sts) in each ch-2 sp from previous row, dc in last st. (8 (9, 12, 14, 16) large clusters and 2 dc)
Next row: Ch 1, turn, dc in first st, large cluster in each ch-3 sp from previous row, dc in last st.
Repeat last row until the work measures 28 (29, 30, 31, 32)” from the beginning, ending on WS row.
Last row (RS)/ Scalloped edging: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, shell in ch-3 sp, *sc in between the cluster you just worked into and next cluster, shell in next ch-3 sp, rep from * to end, sc in last st from previous row. (8 (9, 12, 14, 16) shells and 9 (10, 13, 15, 17) sc)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail (approx. 24-30”) for seaming the sleeves.
Panel 2:
Right side facing, join yarn in the marked ch.
For row 1, clusters will be worked in the base ch of clusters from the first row of previous panel.
Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, dc in marked base ch, cluster in the each of base ch of cluster from the first row of previous panel, dc in base ch of last dc. (8 (9, 12, 14, 16) clusters and 2 dc)
From row 2 onwards, follow the same instructions to the scalloped edging as for previous panel.
Seaming
Lay the piece flat and measure 11 (11.5, 12, 12.5, 13)” from the center back (first row) along the top edge on both the right and left sides, then place stitch markers. Similarly, place two more stitch markers along the lower edge.
With right sides facing together, fold the piece in half lengthwise. Thread the yarn tail onto a tapestry needle and seam from the wrist to the stitch markers. Rep the process on the other side. The center opening of the shrug should measure 22 (23, 24, 25, 26)”. Try on the shrug and adjust the opening if needed.
Picot edging around the opening
Right side facing, join yarn at any underarm (where you placed the stitch markers for sewing). Switch to smaller hook.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, add sc evenly along the opening. Do NOT join.
Rnd 2: *Sc in next 5 sts, picot, rep from * around. Join with sl st to first st.
Fasten off.
Finishing
Weave in the ends.