Bonanza Brick Shrug

Free Shrug Crochet Pattern by American Crochet

It’s great to have Mistie from American Crochet back with us today. She worked very hard to get this done in time for the upcoming spring weather.

Crocheted shrugs are a great alternative to spring and fall jackets. And this one looks like it’s a nice loose fit, which means it’ll look great with anything from a tee to a long-sleeved shirt. And the pretty lace, makes it a perfect match for anything fancy including skirts and dresses.

Here is a better view of the back:

And here is the front view:

This Bonanza Brick Shrug can be worn on cool mornings or evenings when a jacket is too much but you need a little extra warmth. It is made in one piece and seamed under the arms, to form the sleeves. The collar is worked around the body opening which also adds length to the back.

Level of Difficulty – Intermediate

Yarn – Caron Simply Soft, #4 Medium 100 % Acrylic, 5oz/141.7 g/250 yds/228 m per skein, Color Grey Heather 3 skeins used approximately 750 yards for the shrug

Hook and Notions – Size Hook: H (5.0mm), Yarn Needle (for joining under the arms)

Measurement – Lying flat before sewing and trim width 32 inches, height 22 inches

Finished Width 33 inches, height 32 inches (from edge of collar to bottom)

Gauge – (CH 1, dc) 4 times plus 7 dc= 4 inches, 8 rows = 4 inches

Abbreviations

Dc = double crochet

Hdc = half double crochet

Sc = single crochet

Tr = treble crochet

Notes –

1. Multiples of 16 plus 3
2. CH 1 at beginning of rounds does not count as a stitch
3. CH 3 at beginning of rows counts as 1st double crochet throughout unless otherwise stated.
4. CH 4 at beginning of rows counts as 1st double crochet and chain 1 space throughout unless otherwise stated.
5. Pattern is a 4-row sequence, 4 rows will have double crochet over double crochet and chain 1 space over chain 1 space.  Then it switches for 4 rows and the double crochets are worked over the chain 1 spaces and chain 1 space is worked over the double crochet stitches.

Shrug Instructions

Chain 106

Row 1: DC in 3rd chain from hook (Counts as 1st dc), dc in the next 7 chains, (chain 1, skip next chain, dc in next chain) 4 times, * dc in the next 8 chains, (chain 1, skip next chain, dc in next chain) 4 times, * repeat from * to * across. Turn (80 dc, 24 ch 1 sps)

Row 2:  Chain 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in the next 7 stitches, (chain 1, skip next chain, dc in next chain) 4 times, * dc in the next 8 chains, (chain 1, skip next chain, dc in next chain) 4 times, * repeat from * to * across. Turn (80 dc, 24 ch 1 sps)

Rows 3-4: Repeat Row 2

Row 5: Chain 4 (counts as 1st dc and chain 1 space), (chain 1, skip next chain, dc in next chain) 3 times, * dc in the next 8 chains, (chain 1, skip next chain, dc in next chain) 4 times, * repeat from * to * across. Turn (76 dc, 28 ch 1 sps)

Rows 6-8: Repeat Row 5

Rows 9-12: Repeat Row 2

Rows 13-16: Repeat Row 5

Rows 17-20: Repeat row 2

Rows 21-24: Repeat Row 5

Rows 25-28: Repeat row 2

Rows 29-32: Repeat Row 5

Rows 33-36: Repeat row 2

Lay the Rectangle flat, match beginning chain with row 36.  For the sleeves measure in 4 ½ inches from the outside edges and place a stitch marker.  Join the pinned area together using the mattress stitch or your favorite stitch for joining.  Repeat for the other sleeve.

The remaining will be worked around the body opening to form the collar and skirt.  Attach yarn at one under arm seam.

Round 1: Chain 1, hdc in the same stitch as chain 1, hdc in each stitch around; join with a slip stitch in top of 1st hdc. (146 hdc)

Round 2: Chain 1, dc in the same stitch, dc in the next 2 stitches, * work 2 dc in the next stitch, dc in the next 3 stitches, * repeat from * to * around; join with a slip stitch in top of 1st dc (183 dc)

Round 3: Chain 1, work 2 tr in same stitch and each stitch around; join with a slip stitch in top of 1st treble. (366 tr)

Round 4: Chain 1, dc in same stitch, dc in next stitch, * chain 2, skip 2 stitches, dc in next 2 stitches, * repeat from * to * around, ending with chain 1, skip 1 stitch; join with a slip stitch in top of 1st dc (184 dc, 1 ch 1 sp, 90 ch 2 sps)

Round 5: Chain 5 (counts as dc and chain 2), skip 2 stitches, * chain 2, skip 2 stitches, work 2 dc in next chain 2 space, * repeat from * to * around, ending with 1 dc in last chain 1 space; join with a slip stitch in 3rd chain of chain 5 (184 dc, 91 ch 2 sps)

Round 6: Chain 1, dc in same stitch, work dc in each stitch and 2 dc in each chain 2 space around; join with slip stitch in top of 1st dc (366 dc)

Round 7: Chain 1, tr in same stitch and each stitch around; join with slip stitch in top of 1st tr (366 tr)

Round 8: Chain 1, dc in same stitch and each stitch around; join with slip stitch in top of 1st dc (366 dc)

Fasten off and weave in ends

Sleeve Finishing (for each sleeve)

Attach yarn at under arm seam of one sleeve, chain 1, hdc in same stitch, work 2 hdc in ends of each dc and chain 2 spaces around; join with a slip stitch in top of 1st hdc.

Fasten off and weave in ends

Copyright 2007-2017 Mistie Bush. All Rights Reserved. For personal use, only. This pattern may not be copied, reproduced or distributed without express written permission from the designer and www.americancrochet.com  

About Mistie:

Hi, my name is Mistie. I am the wife of a terrific man who loves me just the way I am and makes me happy. I am the mother of of 5 adorable children who keep me busy and brings me joy regularly. I am blessed and extremely fortunate to be a stay-at-home mom. I started crocheting in 2004 and started designing patterns in 2007. It did not take me long to realize that Crocheting and designing was my passion!

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