Hope Shrug Free Crochet Pattern
/If you’ve been in search for the perfect crochet project that bridges the gap between beginner and intermediate skill levels, you’re in for a treat! We’re unveiling our newest free crochet pattern - the Hope Shrug!
This free advanced beginner crochet shrug pattern has texture for days, beautiful drape, and all the versatility that comes with a loose-fitting garment. (And who doesn’t love making a cozy sweater while skipping sleeve island!?)
Featuring Ethiopian Cotton yarn from Handspun Hope, this pattern is a part of something really special. This gorgeous yarn is hand spun in Ethiopia before it is plied and naturally hand dyed by the women of Handspun Hope in Rwanda.
The Hope Shrug Free Crochet Pattern is Great for beginners!
While it is designed for those who’ve moved past the very basics of crochet, the Hope Shrug has the straightforwardness that adventurous beginners love. This modern free crochet pattern is a great introduction to seaming and shapes and ways to take your favorite stitch and turn it into your favorite thing to wear.
As I mentioned earlier, we are proud to collaborate once again with Handspun Hope - a company with a purpose and passion I am so proud to support. In addition to being a fully compliant member of the Fair Trade Federation, Handspun Hope employs over 120 women in Rwanda at above-average salaries while providing a safe working environment, healthcare and a multitude of other benefits. You can read more about our collaboration with this impressive organization here.
Let’s Make The Hope Shrug Free Crochet Pattern
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Materials:
Handspun Hope Cotton 4 (5, 6, 7) skeins (368 yards per skein approx.) Shown In Color Logwood
Crochet Hooks Size 7 / 4.5mm & Size H / 5 mm
Tapestry needle to weave ends
Scissors
Measuring tape
Gauge: 10.5 sts x 11 rows in pattern stitch = 4” sq.
Sizes: S/M (L/XL, 1X/2X, 3X/4X)
Finished Measurements: See Schematic
Size Note: Designed to fit loosely – with 2-4” of positive ease over the bust. Check schematic measurements to select your size
Abbreviations:
fhdc – foundation half double crochet
ch – chain loop
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch (es)
Notes:
This pattern is written for Adult Woman size S/M. (Sizes L/XL, 1X/2X, 3X/4X in parentheses)
This wrap is worked from side to side for the body, then the trim is added before assembly.
Handspun Hope Cotton yarn is hand-spun in Ethiopia and hand dyed by skilled craftspeople in Rwanda. Like all handspun yarn, yardage and thickness may vary slightly from skein to skein. We recommend that you alternate skeins while working this project.
Begin with 4.5 mm hook
ROW 1: Fhdc x 99 (113, 127, 141) - approx 37.75 (43, 48.5, 53.75)”
(be sure to measure and to check your gauge)
ROW 2: Ch 1 (does not act as a st) and turn, then dc in last fhdc of previous row then *skip one fhdc and [1sc, 1 dc] in next fhdc; * repeat * to * all the way across to end then only 1 sc into last fhdc; ch 1(does not act as a st) and turn.
ROWS 3 – 88 (90, 92, 94): Dc in last sc of previous row, *skip next dc, [1sc, 1 dc] in next sc; * repeat * to * all the way across ending with sc into last ch 1, ch 1 and turn. Piece measures approx 29 (30, 31, 32)”.
ROW 89 (91, 93, 95): Ch 1 (does not act as a st), hdc in each st across. Total sts for row is 99 (113, 127, 141) hdc (incl. Beg ch 1). Fasten off
Finished Fabric: Width: 37.75 (43, 48.5, 53.75)” / Length: 29 (30, 31, 32)”
Fasten Off
BLOCK BEFORE ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY:
Fold your work in half, marrying the beginning fhdc & last hdc rows – this will now be inside out
From the folded side:
Measure 6.5 (7.5, 8.5, 9.5)” and place pin (This will be your armhole).
Begin working from where the folded corners of the fhdc & hdc rows meet and work sl st OR sc to marry the sides. Work up to your pin for the armhole.
Fasten off.
Repeat on the other side.
TURN YOUR GARMENT RIGHT SIDE OUT
ALL SIZES:
Lay your piece out in a “diamond” with your arm holes on either side. This is the primary body and shape of your shrug.
Change to 5 mm Hook
CUFFS:
Attach at st before seam where you created armhole, then:
ROW 1: Ch 1, (does not act as a st), hdc2tog x2 in next st at seam, work 1 hdc in the side of each row all way around, sl st to top of ch 2 to join.
ROWS 2 – 6: Ch 1, (does not act as a st), hdc in each hdc all way around, sl st to top of ch 2.
Fasten off.
Repeat on the other side.
COLLAR:
This is where you will determine a “top” and “bottom” of your garment.
With the fhdc end at the bottom, place stitch markers approx. 7” below arm seam on each side.
Attach yarn at center of top which is the NECK:
ROUND 1: Ch 1, sc in each st all way around to first stitch marker, then * 2sc, sc, sc, 2sc *, repeat *to * to second marker on other side, then sc in each st all the way around to end and sl st to top of Ch 1
Round 2: Ch 1, (does not act as a st), hdc in each sc all way around, sl st to top of ch 2.
Rounds 3 – 7: Ch 1, (does not act as a st), hdc in each hdc all way around, sl st to top of ch 2.
Fasten off.
Weave in all ends.
