Alaska Chunky Shrug Free Crochet Pattern

I am so excited to bring you another fantastic option for wearing a blanket in public - the Alaska Shrug! This shrug is kind of a partner to the wildly popular Juno Shrug and the Juno ‘Lite’ Shrug.

The Alaska Shrug Free Crochet Pattern is also perfect for anyone who has recently discovered the delight of crochet and is eager to expand their skills into garments. It is intentionally beginner friendly with simple construction.

I love wrapping myself in blankets I have made and the Alaska Chunky Shrug Free Crochet Pattern is a pure effort to stylishly wear blankets in public. But truly - making this will give you a stylish and contemporary garment that you'll be proud to wear or gift.

The Alaska Shrug Free Crochet Pattern is designed with the new crocheter in mind, and the pattern combines the ease of simple stitches with helpful photo and diagram support, ensuring a relaxing crafting experience and a guide to achieving the look you want in a cozy shrug.

It is also great for experienced stitchers looking for a fabulous make while they binge their next fave show.

Supply List:
Bulky Category 5 Yarn – Approx 435 yards
Lion Brand Yarn Wool Ease Thick & Quick Hudson Bay with Fisherman Trim shown. We also love Brava Bulky from WeCrochet for this project.
Crochet Hook Size Q / 15 mm
Tapestry needle to weave ends
Tape Measure
Fasteners or safety pins

Stitches Used / Abbreviations:
fsc- foundation half double crochet
ch - chain
sc - single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
hdc2tog – 2 hdc together

Notes:
There is no gauge for this pattern. You will meet required measurements.
You will add or remove stitches for your initial row to meet required width.
You will add rows to meet required length if needed.

PATTERN
ROW 1: fhdc x 52 or to approx 40”
Here is a link to tutorial.

Alternatively if you do not know fhdc:
- ch 52, then turn
- ch 2, 51x hdc all the way across / Total for row is 52 hdc (incl. ch 2)

ROW 2: ch 2 and turn, 51 hdc across back loop only

ROW 3: ch 2 and turn, 51 hdc across

ROWS 4 – 32: Repeat Rows 2 & 3 alternating, (to approx. 29”) fasten off leaving long tail of 12” or more

Fold your work in half with flat side facing out, marrying the beginning fhdc & last hdc rows – this will be inside out now

From the folded side: measure 6.5” and place pin (This will be your arm hole)

Begin working from where the folded corners of the fhdc & hdc rows meet and work sl st OR single crochet to marry the sides.
Work up to your pin for the arm hole.

Fasten Off.
Repeat on the other side.

Turn right side out and lay your piece out in a “diamond” with your arm holes on either side.
This is the primary body and shape of your shrug.

IN TRIM COLOR:
CUFFS:
ROW 1: Ch 1, sc all way around to seam, do sc2tog x2 at seam where armhole was created, sl st to top of Ch 1

ROWS 2 – 6: Ch 1, sc all way around in back loop only, sl st to top of ch 1
Fasten Off.
Repeat on the other side.

COLLAR:
Begin at one end which will become the Neck Place stitch marker on each side approx. 5” below sleeve seams
ROW 1: Ch 1, sc all way around to marker approx. 5 inches below the sleeve seam, then * 2sc, 2sc, 2sc,1sc *, repeat * to * to second marker approx. 5 inches below sleeve seam on other side, then sc all thewayaroundtoendand slsttotopofCh1

ROWS 2 – 6: Ch 2 sc all way around in back loop only, sl st to top of ch 1

Fasten Off. Weave in all ends.

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