Circle Crochet Shrug

Circular Crocheted Shrug

You will require 2 or 3 skeins of sock wool for a light summer shrug, depending on your size and the coverage you want for your shrug; or the equivalent yardage in worsted or chunky for a winter shrug. I recommend making the summer shrug first so you can track your yardage as you go.

Measure the fullest point of the bust, add 2”, and divide in half (this give you X”).

With a 4.5 mm hook, chain 10 and join to make a ring.

Row 1: Chain 3, dc into base of ch, *dc in next ch, 2 dc into next ch*, repeat to end, and join.

Row 2: Chain 3, dc into base of ch, *dc in next 2 ch, 2 dc into next ch*, repeat to end, and join.

Row 3: Chain 3, dc into base of ch, *dc in next 3 ch, 2 dc into next ch*, repeat to end, and join.

Row 4: Chain 3, dc into base of ch, *dc in next 4 ch, 2 dc into next ch*, repeat to end, and join.

Row 5: Chain 3, dc into base of ch, *dc in next 5 ch, 2 dc into next ch*, repeat to end, and join.

Continue until diameter = X”

Measure your arm circumference at the shoulder, add 2”, and divide in half (Y”). Place markers at the beginning and end of Y” on each side (see photo).

Continue crocheting following your pattern (this will be very clear now, where the 2 dcs in one ch should be – they appear as little ‘v’ shapes), but chain between the markers, then resume pattern until you arrive at the next arm hole; chain between the markers, and again resume pattern until you complete the row.

On the next row, crochet the full row, resuming the pattern.

Continue pattern for10 rows, then try it on. Resume crocheting until you have the width of collar you desire. Some like a regular ‘shawl’ collar, but some like to have a very full shrug which can be buttoned or tied in the front at the bust.

This pattern can also be knitted.