Easy Crochet Cardigan Shrug for Women: Beginner’s Pattern Tutorial

by Amy Lehman | November 2, 2023 5:30 am

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How to Crochet a Shrug

Wel­come to the cro­chet­ing world, where you can eas­i­ly cre­ate an ele­gant and cozy cardi­gan shrug for women, even if you’re a begin­ner. This tuto­r­i­al will use basic stitch­es to guide you through the process. The best part is that we’ve got a free pat­tern for you to fol­low, mak­ing it an ide­al project for those just start­ing their cro­chet jour­ney. With sim­ple steps and quick projects, you’ll be well on your way to craft­ing your very own cro­chet shrug. So, let’s get start­ed with hap­py cro­chet­ing!

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To begin, we’ll work on a big rec­tan­gle, which will be the foun­da­tion of your cro­chet shrug. You’ll use basic dou­ble cro­chet stitch­es and the back loop to cre­ate a love­ly tex­ture. Stitch mark­ers will help you keep track of your progress.

Are you look­ing for a sim­ple and easy project to work on dur­ing your free time? Check out our tuto­r­i­al on how to make an easy cardi­gan for women! This project is per­fect for begin­ners and will sure­ly be a hit with your wardrobe!

In this video, we’ll show you how to make this easy cardi­gan step-by-step and include a tuto­r­i­al on cus­tomiz­ing it to fit your unique style! Whether you’re a begin­ner or a sea­soned knitwear enthu­si­ast, this cardi­gan is a must-have in your wardrobe! This cro­chet cardi­gan is one-size-fits-all. How­ev­er, you can always add more rows and chains to make it big­ger.

I’m usu­al­ly a size medi­um in a wom­an’s size. This fin­ished cardi­gan rest­ed a lit­tle past my hips. This cardi­gan neck folds for a col­lar and rests halfway in the front on both sides. This pat­tern has a lot of room and give to it. This cro­chet for begin­ners turned out so cute!

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How to Crochet a Shrug

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The length is about 41–42 inch­es and the width is about 31–32 inch­es.

The start­ing chain is the length of the cardi­gan and the rows’ width of this pat­tern.

With a K hook and medi­um worsted yarn. I used two and a half skeins of yarn.

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I did a loose chain of 130 with a K hook. This length is right at my hips. If you want it longer, I would make more chains. The gauge is about 4 stitch­es per inch. But since it’s fold­ed, that 1 inch will be half an inch when adding more chains.

 

So you could add about 4 chains to add a half inch more than 130 to make it go past your hips or keep it the same chain and hook size. I did a hdc in each stitch, but you could do dc or sc too. You may need more or few­er rows if you change this stitch type. The width is around 31 inch­es so if you change the type of stitch then make sure it’s around that width unless you want it big­ger or small­er.

Rows 1–59: cre­ate a chain of 130 plus 2, work hdc in the sec­ond chain from the hook and each chain across. Turn

*Ch 2, hdc in the back loop in the same stitch, hdc in each back loop across, Turn *Repeat, I did 59 rows.

Fold in half with the stitch­es going in a ver­ti­cal posi­tion. On both sides, on the top, go down about 8 inch­es and leave that space open for the arms. Then sew both sides togeth­er and leave the 8 inch­es open and the bot­tom open. Fas­ten off and weave in your ends. You will place both your arms in both sleeve holes. The col­lar will fold auto­mat­i­cal­ly on both sides. I hope you enjoyed this cro­chet shrug for begin­ners!

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As you repeat rows and con­tin­ue with the sim­ple pat­tern, your piece mea­sures into a long rec­tan­gle, per­fect for the cardi­gan shrug. Our free cro­chet pat­tern ensures you’re on the right track for a suc­cess­ful project.

At the end of the row, you’ll shape the arm open­ings and work on the delight­ful DC clus­ters that add charm to your cro­chet shrug. The chunky yarn, such as Lion Brand’s Wil­low Yarn, will keep you warm and styl­ish.

Don’t wor­ry if you’re new to cro­chet­ing – we’ve got you cov­ered with a video tuto­r­i­al that offers step-by-step instruc­tions. So, grab your hook and some yarn, and let’s get cro­chet­ing!

Mak­ing an easy cardi­gan shrug for women is a delight­ful adven­ture in the world of cro­chet projects. With our free cro­chet pat­tern and basic stitch­es, begin­ners can cre­ate beau­ti­ful and func­tion­al gar­ments. Enjoy the process as you repeat rows, work on DC clus­ters, and shape your shrug. It’s a quick project that will leave you with a styl­ish, hand­made addi­tion to your wardrobe. So, keep cro­chet­ing and stay cozy!

 

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