Crochet Enlaced Underbrush Shrug

The Crochet Enlaced Underbrush Shrug is a delightful addition to any wardrobe! This intricate piece combines cozy warmth with a touch of elegance, perfect for adding a stylish layer to your outfits. The beautiful design of the shrug adds a unique flair to your look, making it a versatile and eye-catching accessory. Whether you're dressing up for a special occasion or just looking to elevate your everyday style, this shrug is sure to become a favorite in your closet. So go ahead and embrace the charm of the Crochet Enlaced Underbrush Shrug – you'll love the way it effortlessly enhances your ensemble!

Materials Needed:

I (5.5 mm) hook
300-600 yards light worsted weight yarn (pictured above is Downton Abbey Matthew in the colorway Harvest Gold)
Yarn Needle
Measuring Tape
Scissors

Project Difficulty: Easy

Gauge: 17 st x 18 rows = 4 inches x 4 inches

Gauge Instructions:

Ch 21.

Row 1: Sc in the back bump of the 3rd ch from the hook. Ch 1. Sk 1 ch. *Sc in the back bump of the next ch. *Ch 1. Sk 1 ch. Sc in the back bump of the next ch.* Repeat from * to * across. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 2. Sk the next sc. *Sc in the next ch 1 space. Ch 1. Sk the next sc.* Repeat from * to * across. Sc in the next space made from the beginning ch 2. Turn.

Row 3-20: Repeat Row 2.

Stitch Glossary: ch-chain, st-stitch, sl st-slip stitch, sk-skip, sc-single crochet, sc dec-single crochet decrease, dcCL-double crochet cluster, shell

Special Stitches

DcCL- Yarn over, insert your hook into the indicated st or ch space. Yarn over, pull through. Yarn over, pull through 2 loops. Yarn over, insert your hook into the same st or space again. Yarn over, pull through. Yarn over, pull through 2 loops. Yarn over pull through 3 loops.

Shell- (dcCL, ch 2, dcCL, ch 2, dcCL, ch 2, dcCL) in the same st or ch space

Sizes: Women’s XS-2XL

Notes:

Shrug is designed with 0 inches of positive ease according to the largest number in the bust measurement.

Ch 2 at the beginning of the row counts as a (sc, ch 1).

Back panel is written for the smallest size with larger sizes in parenthesis.

Front panels are written for the smallest size with the larger size in parenthesis then separate for each size once they stop increasing.

Pattern Instructions:

Back Panel

Ch 63(71,81,89, 97, 105).

Row 1: Sc in the back bump of the 3rd ch from the hook. Ch 1. Sk 1 ch. *Sc in the back bump of the next ch. *Ch 1. Sk 1 ch. Sc in the back bump of the next ch.* Repeat from * to * across. Turn. 63(71,81,89, 97, 105)

Row 2: Ch 2. Sk the next sc. *Sc in the next ch 1 space. Ch 1. Sk the next sc.* Repeat from * to * across. Sc in the next space made from the beginning ch 2. Turn. 63(71,81,89, 97, 105)

Row 3-52(54,54,56,56,58): Repeat Row 2. Fasten off.

Back Panel Final Measurements:

Width: 14.8(16.7, 19, 20.9, 22.8, 24.7) inches

Height: 11.5(12, 12, 12.4, 12.4, 12.9) inches

Front Panels

Right Panel

Ch 13.

Row 1: Sc in the back bump of the 3rd ch from the hook. Ch 1. Sk 1 ch. *Sc in the back bump of the next ch. *Ch 1. Sk 1 ch. Sc in the back bump of the next ch.* Repeat from * to * across. Turn. (13)

Row 2: Ch 2. Sk the next sc. (Sc, ch 1, sc) in the next ch 1 space. Ch 1. Sk the next sc. *Sc in the next ch 1 space. Ch 1. Sk the next sc.* Repeat from * to * across. Sc in the next space made from the beginning ch 2. Turn. (15)

Row 3: Ch 2. Sk the next sc. *Sc in the next ch 1 space. Ch 1. Sk the next sc.* Repeat from * to * across. Sc in the next space made from the beginning ch 2. Turn. (15)

Row 4: Repeat Row 3. (15)

Row 5: Ch 2. Sk the next sc. *Sc in the next ch 1 space. Ch 1. Sk the next sc.* Repeat from * to * across. (Sc, ch 1, sc) in the next space made from the beginning ch 2. (17)

Row 6-7: Repeat Row 3. (17)

Row 8: Repeat Row 2. (19)

Stop here for X-Small. Go to appropriate size for the remainder of the panel.

Row 9-10: Repeat Row 3. (19)

Row 11: Repeat Row 5. (21)

Row 12-13: Repeat Row 3. (21)

Row 14: Repeat Row 2. (23)

Stop here for Small. Go to appropriate size for the remainder of the panel.

Row 15-16: Repeat Row 3. (23)

Row 17: Repeat Row 5. (25)

Row 18-19. Repeat Row 3. (25)

Row 20: Repeat Row 2. (27)

Stop here for Medium. Go to appropriate size for the remainder of the panel.

Row 21-22: Repeat Row 3. (27)

Row 23: Repeat Row 5. (29)

Row 24-25: Repeat Row 3. (29)

Row 26: Repeat Row 2. (31)

Stop here for Large. Go to appropriate size for the remainder of the panel.

Row 27-28: Repeat Row 3. (31)

Row 29: Repeat Row 5. (33)

Row 30-31: Repeat Row 3. (33)

Row 32: Repeat Row 2. (35)

Stop here for X-Large. Go to appropriate size for the remainder of the panel.

Row 33-34: Repeat Row 3. (35)

Row 35: Repeat Row 5. (37)

Row 36-37: Repeat Row 3. (37)

Row 38: Repeat Row 2. (39)

Stop here for 2X. Go to appropriate size for the remainder of the panel.

X-Small

Row 9-52: Repeat Row 3. (19) Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing the shoulder.

Small

Row 15-54: Repeat Row 3. (23) Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing the shoulder.

Med

Row 21-54: Repeat Row 3. (27) Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing the shoulder.

Large

Row 27-56: Repeat Row 3. (31) Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing the shoulder.

X-Large

Row 33-56: Repeat Row 3. (35) Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing the shoulder.

2XL

Row 39-58: Repeat Row 3. (39) Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Left Panel

Ch 13.

Row 1: Sc in the back bump of the 3rd ch from the hook. Ch 1. Sk 1 ch. *Sc in the back bump of the next ch. *Ch 1. Sk 1 ch. Sc in the back bump of the next ch.* Repeat from * to * across. Turn. (13)

Row 2: Ch 2. Sk the next sc. *Sc in the next ch 1 space. Ch 1. Sk the next sc.* Repeat from * to * across. (Sc, ch 1, sc) in the next space made from the beginning ch 2. (15)

Row 3: Ch 2. Sk the next sc. *Sc in the next ch 1 space. Ch 1. Sk the next sc.* Repeat from * to * across. Sc in the next space made from the beginning ch 2. Turn. (15)

Row 4: Repeat Row 3. (15)

Row 5: Ch 2. Sk the next sc. (Sc, ch 1, sc) in the next ch 1 space. Ch 1. Sk the next sc. *Sc in the next ch 1 space. Ch 1. Sk the next sc.* Repeat from * to * across. Sc in the next space made from the beginning ch 2. Turn. (17)

Row 6-7: Repeat Row 3. (17)

Row 8: Repeat Row 2. (19)

Stop here for X-Small. Go to appropriate size for the remainder of the panel.

Row 9-10: Repeat Row 3. (19)

Row 11: Repeat Row 5. (21)

Row 12-13: Repeat Row 3. (21)

Row 14: Repeat Row 2. (23)

Stop here for Small. Go to appropriate size for the remainder of the panel.

Row 15-16: Repeat Row 3. (23)

Row 17: Repeat Row 5. (25)

Row 18-19. Repeat Row 3. (25)

Row 20: Repeat Row 2. (27)

Stop here for Medium. Go to appropriate size for the remainder of the panel.

Row 21-22: Repeat Row 3. (27)

Row 23: Repeat Row 5. (29)

Row 24-25: Repeat Row 3. (29)

Row 26: Repeat Row 2. (31)

Stop here for Large. Go to appropriate size for the remainder of the panel.

Row 27-28: Repeat Row 3. (31)

Row 29: Repeat Row 5. (33)

Row 30-31: Repeat Row 3. (33)

Row 32: Repeat Row 2. (35)

Stop here for X-Large. Go to appropriate size for the remainder of the panel.

X-Small

Row 9-52: Repeat Row 3. (19) Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing the shoulder.

Small

Row 15-54: Repeat Row 3. (23) Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing the shoulder.

Med

Row 21-54: Repeat Row 3. (27) Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing the shoulder.

Large

Row 27-56: Repeat Row 3. (31) Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing the shoulder.

X-Large

Row 33-56: Repeat Row 3. (35) Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing the shoulder.

2XL

Row 39-58: Repeat Row 3. (39) Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Sewing

Shoulders

Place your front panels on top of your back panel with the curved side of the panels facing downward and inward. Using the tail from where you fastened off, mattress stitch the top of the right and left panels to the top of the back panel. You should have (25, 25, 27, 27, 27, 27) st left open in the center of the back panel.

Armholes

Measure 5.75 (5.75, 6, 6.25, 6.5, 7) inches down from the top of the panels. Place a stitch marker through both layers of your panels. Mattress stitch from the marked section down to the bottom of your panels. Repeat for the other side.

Shell Edging