Cool Crochet Mesh Shrug Free Pattern

Looking for an easy and free crochet shrug pattern? Make a cool Positano crochet mesh shrug to perfect your outfit! How cute is the crochet shrug with mesh sleeves in orange color? Start crocheting the mesh shrug with this free crochet mesh shrug pattern today!

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The free pattern is written for one size only (XS). Instructions for all the other sizes (XS-5XL) are written in the paid premium pattern without ads. Find the paid premium pattern on Etsy or on Ravelry!

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Positano Crochet Shrug Pattern Introduction

• Size: XS-5XL (XS, S-M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL and 5XL). The model wears size S-M. Only size XS pattern is available for free with ads. Patterns for other sizes are available in the paid premium pattern. Get it from Ravelry or Etsy.
• Crochet skill level: Easy.
• Tools: Crochet hook 4.5 mm, stitch markers and a threading needle.
• Yarns: Novita Aamu in color 278 Mandarin. For the sizes XS-XL 2 balls (2×100 g) and for the sizes 2XL-5XL 3 balls (3×100 g). For the size 2XL, 2 balls of yarn might be just enough but not necessarily.
  You can also use any other worsted/aran weight yarn, just check the gauge!
• Substitute Yarns (remember to check the gauge): Other worsted/aran weight cotton yarns, e.g.: Lily Sugar ‘n Cream Solids* (also Amazon*), Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran*, Yarn and Colors Epic*, Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton* (also Amazon*), Rico Creative Cotton Aran* and Scheepjes Cahlista*.
• Yardage: For the sizes XS-XL 380 m / 416 yards and for the sizes 2XL-5XL 570 m / 624 yards (Novita Aamu yarn).
• Instructions: Written instructions. The paid pattern also has an easy to follow crochet chart and other helpful photos. YouTube video tutorial is also coming soon!
• Crochet terminology: US.
• Gauge: A little over 1 repeat of mesh and 3 rows in 5 cm (2″). (Mesh repeat = 2-dc-shell + 6 ch).
• Abbreviations:
  • ch – chain stitch
  • dc – double crochet stitch
  • sc – single crochet stitch
  • ch9tw – chain 9 and turn the work

Free Crochet Shrug Pattern

The shrug consists of four (4) rectangle panels. Front and back panels are crocheted using the same instructions. Make two sleeves according to the crochet sleeves instructions.

Front and Back Panels (Body Panels)
Crochet Sleeves
Seaming and Construction of the Shrug

Front and Back Panels (Body Panels)

Front and back panels are crocheted separately as flat rectangle panels. The same instructions apply to both panels so you will make two identical panels. A partial crochet chart for the front/back panel is available in the paid pattern. That crochet chart applies to the sleeves as well.

Foundation row: Chain (ch) 58. This is for the size XS.

Row 1. Insert a double crochet stitch (dc) to the 17th chain stitch from the hook.
Ch 1 and insert 1 dc to the same stitch as the first dc stitch.
Ch 6, *skip 7 ch stitches and insert 1 dc to the 8th ch stitch from the last dc stitch. Ch 1 and insert 1 dc to the same ch stitch as the previous dc. Ch 6.*
Repeat * until there are 8 ch stitches left and insert 1 dc to the last ch stitch.

Row 2. Ch 9 and turn the work (ch9tw).
*Insert a 2-dc-shell (1 dc, 1 ch, 1 dc) to the 2-dc-shell of the previous row. Ch 6.*
Repeat * to the end of the row and insert 1 dc to the 7th ch stitch of the previous row.

Rows 3-8. Repeat the row 2.

Crochet Sleeves

The sleeve is crocheted as a flat rectangle panel. Make two sleeves according to the same instructions.

Foundation row: Ch 98.

Row 1. Repeat the row 1 of the body panel instruction.

Row 2. Repeat the row 2 of the body panel instruction.

Rows 3-20. Repeat the row 2 of the body panel instruction.

Proceed to the seaming and construction part next.

Seaming and Construction of the Shrug

See more detailed seaming and construction instructions in the photo shown later in this pattern. Remember to seam all the panels and sleeves together so that all the seams face to the same direction. After seaming, turn the shrug right side out.

Shoulder Seams

Place the front and back panels on top of each other. Seam the shoulders along the chain rows of both panels using single crochet stitches (sc). Seam the distance of 7 cm (2.8″) in both shoulders. If the neckline is too tight or too loose, make changes to the distance accordingly.

Seaming of the Sleeves and Body Panels Together

Place the body panels and the sleeve panels as shown in the construction photo below. Using stitch markers, align the center of the sleeve panel with the shoulder seam.

Using sc stitches, seam the sleeve panel to the body panels (before seaming the sleeve itself) as instructed in the photo (pink lines). Align the rows of the body panels and sleeve panels with each other. Insert 2 sc between the rows and 1 sc to the row. Repeat with the other sleeve.

Sleeve Seams

Fold the sleeve panel in half lengthwise (longer panel sides are seamed together). Join the long sides together with sc stitches. Insert 6 sc to seam the long chains together. Then, insert 1 sc to seam the 2-dc-shells together. Continue this pattern to the end of the sleeve. Repeat with the other sleeve.

Weave in the ends. Turn the shrug right side out.

Enjoy your cool crochet shrug!

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