If you're looking for just a little something to keep your shoulders warm, this is it. The Perfect Crochet Shrug is just what you need to throw on over a strapless dress or a tank top during the summer months. It's an easy crochet pattern to complete using just two yarns of variegated yarn. Self-striping yarn is used to create a colorful crochet design with little or no effort.
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Glam Girl Shrug
This Glam Girl Shrug will be your best friend at all kinds of social events. Perfect for a range of activities from weddings to walks in the park, this crochet shrug will pull together your outfit and add style. You'll be amazed at this easy crochet shrug pattern. Just barely covering your shoulders, this shrug will protect you from a cool breeze and instantly makes any sleeveless dress or top more modest. Don't miss out on this perfect layering piece for any occasion.
Breezy and Colorful Summer Shawl
Don't you hate it when you walk into a restaurant on a hot summer's day and the air conditioning is on full-blast? If you'd like to wear a lightweight item that will keep you comfortable, then the Breezy and Colorful Summer Shawl is for you. The beautiful crochet shawl pattern uses variegated yarn to full effect, and the result is a stunning accessory that's also eye-catching. Simply drape this shawl over your shoulders and you're ready for date night, a wedding, or a backyard barbecue. This crochet pattern is easy to make, so consider making duplicates in different colors.
Turquoise Spring Shrug
Lovely layering pieces like this seamless Turquoise Spring Shrug are great to have in your closet. This free crochet pattern features 3/4 length sleeves and is worked up using worsted weight yarn. It's a lightweight crochet design that is great for wearing during the spring and summer months. Step-by-step photos are included in this crochet pattern, and you'll also find directions on how to adjust the arm length to create a perfect fit.
Benita One-skein Shawl
This one-skein crochet shawl pattern uses self-striping yarn to make colorwork easy. This rectangular shawl can also be worn as a scarf in transitional weather. Since it's a one-skein crochet shawl pattern, you won't have many ends to weave in which means you can wear this project as soon as it's finished. This is an intermediate level pattern, but there are only two rows to repeat. Once you get the stitch pattern down, you will find it a relatively mindless and straightforward crochet project. Skills Used Basic crochet stitches: chain, double crochet, single crochet Crocheting flat in rows Crocheting into chain spaces (includes video tutorial) Special stitch: FPcl (includes written description)
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Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Crochet Hook: G/6 or 4 mm hook
Yarn Weight: (3) Light/DK (21-24 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet Gauge: 19.5 sts = 4” (10 cm) in pattern. Exact gauge is not critical for this pattern.
Finished SizeAdult: 58.5” (148.5 cm) long x 9” (23 cm) wide.
Materials List
King Cole Tropical Beaches DK yarn (70% acrylic/30% polyamide (nylon), 7 oz/200 g, 557 yd/510 m) - 1 skein in 4850 Patara Beach, or approximately 530 yd (484.5 m) in any light weight, self-striping yarn.
US Size G-6/4 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.
Bent-tip yarn needle.