Spruce up your outfit with this easy beginner-friendly crochet blanket shrug pattern. This free crochet shrug pattern is cozy, comfortable, and made using a one-stitch repeat.
It’s the perfect shrug to pair with some jeans and a top or wear over a dress.
Continue to read through for the inspiration behind this design or scroll down for the free pattern + guided video tutorial.
Crochet Blanket Shrug
My latest design and free pattern is the crochet blanket shrug. This simple crochet cocoon is made from a rectangle and uses basic stitches.
It’s the perfect weekend project as you can have this shrug done in a day! So if you’re new to crochet or more advanced and looking for a quick project, this shrug pattern is perfect for you.
I’ve also included a guided video tutorial to help with any tricky parts.
Inspiration + Design
My inspiration behind this crochet cocoon came from one of my other crochet designs. If you guessed the simple crochet throw, you are right!
The simple crochet throw was one of my first crochet patterns and I loved the stitch that I used for that pattern. It’s the reverse blanket stitch and it’s made using only chain, single crochet, and double crochet.
Anyhow, as I was curled up on the couch with my new blanket. I thought about how this design would look so good as a shrug. So I grabbed my notepad and started sketching an idea for this design.
That’s also how this shrug, got its name. It reminds me of my cozy blanket. Plus, imagine all the different outfits you can wear with this comfy shrug.
Yarn Choice
For this crochet pattern, I chose to work with Michaels Loops & Thread Crème Cotton yarn. It’s a number 4 worsted weight cotton yarn that’s so soft and comes in a variety of different colors.
I loved working with this yarn and highly recommend it for this project. However, you can easily substitute a different yarn for this project. Lion Brand Feels Like Butta or Lion Brand Wool-Ease would be a great alternative.
Some of my favorite colors in this line are cream and light blue. Which colors are your favorite?
Sizing of Crochet Blanket Shrug
I chose to make this project one size, as I wanted a very open loose-fitting crochet shrug. The sides are not meant to close, but they can easily be closed by adding a button.
However, if you want to make a different size. You will need to adjust the initial chain and either subtract or add chains. You also need to take into account the multiple, which is four.
So to make it bigger, add additional chains, and to make it smaller, subtract chains.
How to seam the blanket shrug together?
The blanket shrug is made by crocheting one long rectangle. Once you have your panel made, you want to fold in the sides to the middle and whip stitch it together.
That’s it! It’s a super simple project and would be great for beginners who are getting into crochet garment making.
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Pattern
- You can purchase the printable PDF pattern here
Description:
Crochet an easy blanket shrug using a one stitch repeat. This beautiful and effortless shrug will keep you warm and stylish!
Materials:
- 5.0 mm crochet hook (size H)
- Loops & Thread Crème Cotton Yarn in the color cream (Weight 4/5.29 oz, 324 yds), a total of 1,296 yards (4 balls) or another worsted weight cotton yarn.
- darning needle
- scissors
- stitch marker (optional)
Gauge:
4 stitches x 8 rows = 4 inch square
Abbreviations:
ch – chain: Yarn over, pull through loop on hook.
sc – single crochet: Insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull through, yarn over and pull through last two loops on hook.
dc – double crochet: Yarn over, insert hook into stitch and pull through, yarn over and pull through first two loops on hook, yarn over and pull through last two loops on hook.
sp – space
Finished Size:
One Size (one size will fit most)
32 1/2 ” wide
42 ” long
Notes
- Pattern written in U.S Terms.
- Pattern is worked in one long rectangle.
- Sleeves are formed by seaming the sides together using the whipstitch method or any other method you prefer.
- Step-by-step video tutorial is included with pattern.
Crochet Blanket Shrug Pattern
ch 132
Row 1: dc in the 3rd ch from the hook, ch 2, sc in the next ch. *skip 2 ch, 2 dc in the next ch, ch 2, sc in the next ch. Repeat from * across row, turn.
Row 2: ch 2, skip the first stitch, 2 dc, ch 2, sc in the chain space. *skip next 3 stitches. 2 dc, ch 2, sc in the chain space. Repeat from * across row, turn.
Row 3 – Row 82: repeat row 2
Finish off and weave in ends.
Construction: Seaming
Step 1: Starting from the right, fold the top and bottom corners to the middle. Repeat this process on the left side.
Step 2: Using the whip stitch method, seam the two sides together on the right leaving a 5.5 inch opening. Repeat this process on the left side of the panel.
Step 3: Once edges are seamed together, flip your blanket crochet shrug inside out. This will hide the seams.
You’re done with the Blanket Shrug!
I hope you enjoyed making this pattern and that the tutorial was helpful! Don’t forget to share your project with me on Facebook or Instagram at @jewelsandjones.
If you have any questions about the pattern, be sure to check out the YouTube video or you can always leave them below.
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Hi Jewels I ran across this beautiful pattern when my daughter asked me to make her something this Christmas to just take the chill off her shoulders, a wrap/ sweater/shawl that would stay in place but not constrict or arms- I sent her this picture, She loved the stitch and breeziness and so so I then said she needed a pocket.. o.. O , lol She is a graphic designer for Parties &, Weddings, Events and all and always working with her arms and hands so needed her hands and arms free but also toggling between her computer machinery and phone orders.. if you have any idea where i could place a pock or how I would I add a pocket, even if its a skinny tall one for a phone that would be ever so appreciated and awesome.. I was thinking I could make the rectangle longer but that would also make the sleeves then longer, negating the purpose of needed her arms /hands free Thank you! Peace to You
Hi there, what a great gift idea! Yes, you could totally make the rectangle longer and add a pocket towards the bottom of the shrug. You could crochet a square using the stitch and then seam it onto the shrug using the whip stitch method. I think this work great. Thank you for sharing and for the suggestion. Have a great day!
Hello. Love this shrug. Do you know the dimensions of the rectangle before you put it together?
Hi there, thank you! Yes, so the rectangle is 32″ 1/2 inches wide and 42″ inches long.
Thank you very much for the lovely cardigan shrug free pattern and tutorial !!! I will make lots of these lovely cardigan shrugs for presents and a few for me too !!!
Your welcome! What a great idea! I hope you enjoy making the shrug 🙂
Can you do more that 82 rows for a taller person?
For the initial chain is that the width or length? I’m using varigated yarn and want my stripes going a certain way.
Hi there, thank you for your question. The initial chain is the overall length of the shrug.
Hi, yes you can certainly add more than 82 rows for a taller person.
0h ok thank you…I’m going to flip flop the pattern lol
thank you so much for this beautiful pattern ! would love to have same stitch pattern for a shawl. would you be making this for a shawl in the future ? Thank you, A.Parmelee
Hi there, thank you so much! That’s a great idea, I’m going to added to my list of things to make. 🙂
Hi. My daughter asked me to make this for her prom. It seems simple enough. I have trouble reading patterns and I’m not a visual learner. I saw a question about width/length. We like the length but are concern about the width. She has broad shoulders. Any suggestions? Also, do I go by yards or weight? Thank you.
Hi there,
Thank you for your question. I would recommend making the width longer so it would fit better on her shoulders (possible add an extra 2″ inches). So I would adjust the beginning chain and add extra chains to it to make it bigger and then follow the same amount of rows for the length. The stitch pattern multiple is 4, so you can make it as long as you need to, just make sure that it’s a multiple of 4. For the second questions, I would go by yards. I hope this helps, let me know how it works out! 😊
I really love this blanket shrug and would like to make it. I’m wondering, since it uses cotton yarn does it need to be blocked before creating the sleeves? Also, it’s probably hand wash and lie flat to dry?
Thank you for the lovely pattern.
Donna
Hi there, thank you. Yes, I definitely recommend blocking the panel before making the sleeves and I recommend handwashing the shrug and then laying it flat to dry. 😊