Sunset Cove Crochet Lacy Cardigan — Lightweight Summer Shrug Pattern

Lightweight, lacy and perfect for warm evenings — this Crochet Lacy Cardigan (Sunset Cove Shrug) is an easy-to-follow pattern for a breezy summer layering piece. The pattern is worked flat in rows and seamed into a diamond-shaped shrug; it’s written for sizes S (M, L) and includes instructions for the body, border and short sleeves. Make a gauge swatch before you begin and adjust length by adding or removing mesh rows.

Materials:

• 4.0mm crochet hook size (I used Furls Crochet Streamline)
• Light worsted weight yarn or level 3 yarn weight (Pattern used Lion Brand’s 24/7 yarn which is classified as a level 4 but on the thin side) — approximately 1,000 yards for XS/S; 1,040 yards for M; 1,120 yards for L/XL
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Stitch counter (optional)

Abbreviations:

• Ch – chain
• Dc – double crochet
• Sc – single crochet
• Dc2tog – double crochet two together
• St – stitch
• R – row

Gauge: do not forget to make your gauge swatch.

Double crochet: 16 st by 8 rows = 4” x 4”

Lace stitch pattern: 6 spaces by 12 rows = 4” x 4”

Special notes:

• Pattern is worked in rows; turn at the end of every row.
• Count stitches and spaces frequently; stitch markers can help keep track of your progress.
• You may adjust the length of the shrug by adding mesh rows to the lace portion.
• Photo above is a size small pictured on a 5.1” female with a bust of 34 and weight of 125lbs.
• Photos are provided throughout the premium pattern to help you through your Sunset Cove Shrug journey.
• The pattern is written in sizes S (M, L).
• For multiple repeat rows, the final stitch count reflects the stitch count for the last row.

Border and Body

For this portion you are essentially crocheting a long rectangle. The first and last 3 rows are double crochet throughout; the portion in between is a mesh chain stitch. If you want a longer cardigan, add more mesh rows. You are working on the border.

Ch 154 (160, 172) +1

R1: dc in third ch from hook (this counts as your first and second st), dc in next ch and in each ch down the row (154, 160, 172 st)

R2-3: ch 2 (serves as first dc) dc in next stitch all the way down the row. (154, 160, 172 st)

You are now going to start the lace portion and body of the shrug.

R4: *ch 3, skip two st, sc in next st. Repeat from * to end of the row. This should leave you with 51 (53, 57) spaces.

R5: *ch 3, sc into the next space. Repeat from * to end of the row and sc into second ch from row below to finish working row. (51, 53, 57 spaces)

R6-101 (103, 105): repeat row 5 (51, 53, 57 spaces)

R102 (104, 106): ch 2 (this serves as first st), *2 dc into space, dc into sc. Repeat from * to end of the row (154, 160, 172 st)

R103 (105, 107): ch 2, dc in next 153 (159, 171) st (154, 160, 172 st)

R104 (106, 108): repeat R103 (105, 107). (154, 160, 172 st)

Fasten off.’

Assembly

Lay your piece flat and guide the corners of the rectangle to the centre; the double-crocheted borders should meet and face each other along the midline of the laid piece, creating a diamond shape.

Seam from border until roughly 10 inches from the end. This should count 13 spaces from the end of the fold on one side.

Sleeves

For this portion you are going to add short sleeves onto the armhole opening. The directions are for all sizes — repeat on both arms. Attach yarn to the open end where you left 10 inches. You are now going to add on to this end and start shaping the wrist portion. Please note: you are working in rows, not rounds. Turn work after every row.

R1: *ch 3, sc into space. Repeat from * around hole until back around opening (26 spaces) TURN

R2: *ch 3, sc into the next space. Repeat from * to end of the row and sc into second ch from row below to finish working row (26 spaces)

R3-14: repeat R2 (26 spaces per row)

At this moment try the sleeve length on; adjust as desired.

R15: ch 2, 2 dc into each space (ch and 52 dc)

R16: ch 2, *dc, dc, dc2tog. Repeat from * until end of row (ch and 39 dc)

R17: ch 2, *dc, dc2tog. Repeat from * until end of row (ch and 26 dc)

R18-21: ch 2, dc in each st to end of the row (ch and 26 dc per row)

Fasten off with a long tail and seam up sides of arm to meet the initial seam you made earlier.

Finishing tips: weave in ends neatly and block lightly if desired to open the lace. Enjoy your lightweight lacy cardigan for summer evenings and layered looks.