Crochet Sabrina Shrug Cardigan

The Crochet Sabrina Shrug Cardigan is the perfect cozy and stylish addition to any outfit! With its unique crochet design and versatile fit, this shrug cardigan is sure to become your go-to piece for any occasion. Whether you're heading out for a casual day with friends or dressing up for a special event, this cardigan will keep you looking on-trend and feeling comfortable. The Sabrina Shrug's light and breathable material makes it ideal for layering year-round, and its flattering silhouette will have you feeling confident and fabulous. Upgrade your wardrobe with this must-have piece that effortlessly combines fashion and comfort!

MATERIALS

• A – Hobbii Happy Place Yarn, 50% wool and 50% cotton DK weight yarn. Sample made in the color Salty Licorice Melange (#37) and takes 4 (5, 5, 6) skeins.
• B – Hobbii Friends Kid Silk Yarn, 72% mohair, 25% silk, and 3% wool lace weight yarn. Sample made in the color Anthracite (#122) and takes 4 (5, 6, 7) skeins.
• 8mm Tunisian crochet hook with 32″ cord (like this one)
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle
• Tape measure
• Locking stitch markers
• Steam blocking supplies 

SIZES

All measurements taken before blocking and seaming.

• XS/S – Sized for bust up to 34”.
• M/L – Sized for bust up to 42”
• XL/2XL – Sized for bust up to 50”
• 3XL/4XL – Sized for bust up to 58”

• Finished Width: 32 (36, 38, 42)”
• Finished Length: 33 (35, 37, 39)”

GAUGE

4” = 16 sts x 14 rows, unblocked in (tss 1, tks 1) pattern

ABBREVIATIONS

Ch = chain

Lp(s) = loop(s)

Lts = Last Tunisian Stitch (see Special Stitches)

Rep = repeat

RetP = Return Pass (see Special Stitches)

St(s) = stitch(es)

Tks = Tunisian knit stitch

Trs = Tunisian reverse stitch

Trs/slst = Tunisian reverse slip stitch (see Special Stitches)

Tss – Tunisian simple stitch

SPECIAL STITCHES

–Last Tunisian Stitch (Lts): Insert hook under BOTH vertical bars of the last stitch and pull up a loop.

–Return Pass (RetP): Ch 1, (yarn over, pull through next 2 loops on hook) until 1 loop remains on the hook.

–Chill Stitch Pattern: Where instructed, work in the Chill Stitch pattern as follows –

• Row 1: (Tss 1, tks 1) across row to next set of instructions, ending the repeat on whichever stitch is necessary.
• Row 2: (Tks 1, tss 1) across row to next set of instructions, ending the repeat on whichever stitch is necessary.
• Repeat these two rows as instructed in pattern.

–Tunisian Reverse Slip Stitch (trs/slst): Pull up a loop in the back vertical bar of the next stitch, yarn over, pull through both loops on hook.

PATTERN NOTES

• Pattern uses a stand of A and a strand of B held together throughout.
• To Adjust the Width: Add to or subtract from the starting chain in multiples of 2.
• To Adjust the Length: Add rows to your piece before you reach the Neck Split section. Note that the Front is approximately half the length of the Back.
• Numbers in parentheses at the end of some rows indicate the total number of stitches in that row.
• Pattern is written for XS/S size, with larger sizes in parentheses.

BACK

ROW 1: Ch 98 (110, 122, 130), pull up a lp in back bump of the 2nd ch from hook and back bump of each remaining ch. (98 [110, 116, 130] sts)

ROW 2: Trs across row to last st, Lts, RetP.

ROWS 3-8: Rep Row 2.

ROW 9: Trs 7, work in Chill Stitch Pattern to last 8 sts, trs 7, Lts, RetP.

Rep Row 9 until Back measures 19.5 (20.5, 21.5, 22.5)” long. Proceed to Neck Split

NECK SPLIT

ROW 1: Trs 7, work in Chill Stitch Pattern for 36 (41, 46, 49) sts, trs 10 (12, 14, 16) sts, work in Chill Stitch Pattern for 36 (41, 46, 49) sts, trs 7, Lts, RetP.

ROWS 2-7: Rep Row 1. Continue to Front.

FRONT

FRONT – RIGHT

ROW 1: Trs 7, work in Chill Stitch Pattern for 36 (41, 46, 49) sts, trs 5 (6, 7, 8) sts, place marker in next st, RetP. (49 [55, 61, 65] sts)

ROW 2: Trs 7, work in Chill Stitch Pattern for 36 (41, 46, 49) sts, trs 4 (5, 6, 7) sts, Lts, RetP.

Rep Row 2 until Front Right measures 8.5 (9.5, 10.5, 11.5)” long from Row 1.

Write down the total number of rows worked on the Front-Right so far, and keep this number nearby!

NEXT 7 ROWS: Trs across row to last st, Lts, RetP.

BIND OFF: Trs/slst across row to last st (see Special Stitches), insert hook into last st as for Lts, yarn over, pull through all lps on hook. Fasten off.

FRONT – LEFT

ROW 1: Return to marked stitch from Front – Right, Row 1. Pull up a lp in the back vertical bar of the marked st, drop marker, trs 4 (5, 6, 7), work in Chill Stitch Pattern for 36 (41, 46, 49) sts, trs 7, Lts, RetP. (49 [55, 61, 65] sts)

ROW 2: Trs 4 (5, 6, 7), work in Chill Stitch Pattern for 36 (41, 46, 49) sts, trs 7, Lts, RetP.

Rep Row 2 until Front Right measures 8.5 (9.5, 10.5, 11.5)” long from Row 1 (reference the number of rows worked on the Front – Right).

NEXT 7 ROWS: Trs across row to last st, Lts, RetP.

BIND OFF: Trs/slst across row to last st (see Special Stitches), insert hook into last st as for Lts, yarn over, pull through all lps on hook. Fasten off.

ASSEMBLY & FINISHING

• Steam block the final garment to Finished Width and Finished Length dimensions.
• Fold garment in half so the starting chain and bind off edges meet. Starting at the starting chain / bind off edge, whip-stitch the sides of the shrug together until 7 (7, 8, 8)” before the fold. Repeat for the other side to form the sleeve openings.
• Weave in all ends.
• Steam block again as needed, focusing on seams.