Sidewalk Shrug Crochet Pattern

The Sidewalk Shrug Crochet Pattern is a beginner friendly, lightweight shrug that is perfect for warm fall afternoons. I used DK weight yarn with a filet stitch. This shrug is light and airy enough that it could even be worn in the summer!

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Sidewalk Shrug Crochet Pattern

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Materials
DK weight cotton yarn (I used Uru Yarn Cotton Basic in Pavement) – 2 skeins for S, 3 skeins for M/L, 4 skeins for XL/2X/3X
4.5 mm hook
yarn needle
scissors

Level
easy

Pattern notes & stitches to know
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
sc blo – single crochet back loop only
dc – double crochet

· ch 1 does not count as sc

· ch 3 counts as dc

· ch 4 counts as dc + ch 1

· This shrug is made as a rectangle and then folded and sewn to make a shrug.

· Gauge: 16 dc x 8 rows = 4” x 4”

Sizes:
S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X – The pattern is written in these sizes consecutively. Example, when the pattern gives the ch amount (135, 143, 151, 159, 167, 175) the 135 is for S, 143 is M, 151 is L, 159 is XL, 167 is 2X, 175 is 3X.

This shrug is loose fitting with positive ease.

Approx Finished Size of rectangle (before sewing):
Length: S (17.5”) M (18.5”) L (19.5”) XL (20.5”) 2X (21.5”) 3X (22.5”)
Width:  S (32”) M (34”) L (36”) XL (38”) 2X (40”) 3X (42”)
Size Small pictured. I am 5’0” with 34” bust

SIDEWALK SHRUG CROCHET PATTERN

ch 16

Row 1: sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and across (15 sc)

Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc in first stitch, sc blo in next 13, sc in last stitch (15 sc)

Row 3 – 135, 143, 151, 159, 167, 175: repeat row 2

Turn so you’re working across the long edge of the ribbing

Row 1: ch 1, sc evenly across, working 1 sc in the end of each row (135, 143, 151, 159, 167, 175 sc)

Row 2: ch 4, turn, skip 1 stitch, dc in next, *ch 1, skip 1 stitch, dc in next* repeat from * to * across (68, 72, 76, 80, 84, 88 dc)

Row 3: ch 3, turn, dc in each stitch and ch space across (135, 143, 151, 159, 167, 175 dc)

Row 4 – 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36: repeat rows 2 & 3, ending with a row 2 repeat

Row 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37: ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch and ch across (135, 143, 151, 159, 167, 175 sc)

Next is the ribbing along the top using applied ribbing.

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ch 16

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across, join to the last row (15 sc)

Row 2: sl st to next stitch in the last row, turn, sc in first stitch, sc blo in next 13, sc in last stitch (15 sc)

Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc in the first stitch, sc blo in next 13, sc in the last stitch, sl st to the last row (15 sc)

Repeat rows 2 & 3 until you work all the way across with 135, 143, 151, 159, 167, 175 rows.

Fasten off. Leave a long end for sewing.

SEWING

Lay the rectangle so there is ribbing along the top and bottom. Fold the top down, lining up both ends of the ribbing. Sew the sides closed where the ribbing meets with a whip stitch. I used the long ends for sewing. Leave the top open for the sleeves.

After it’s sewn, pull the top and bottom so the arm seams are running horizontal through the middle. This is how you wear the piece, you can see that it’s looking more sweater-like! 🙂

And you’re done! I hope you love this cute shrug!

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