Cozy and Stylish Crochet Shoulder Snuggle Granny Shrug: A Perfect Accessory for Any Outfit

The Crochet Shoulder Snuggle Granny Shrug is an adorable and cozy addition to any outfit! This lovely accessory provides warmth and style while showcasing the intricate beauty of crochet craftsmanship. With its charming design and soft feel, this shrug is perfect for those chilly days when you want to snuggle up in something cute and comfy.

Materials Used

Stylecraft Special Chunky Yarn: 100% premium Acrylic, 100gr, 144 m, 157 yards in 3 colors, total 210 g approx 310 yards.

Or any weight #5 you decide.

Hook: US Size (6 mm).

Yarn Needle, Scissors, Measuring Tape.

Gauge

14 st X 3 rounds (granny square) (4” x 4”).

Sizes

Shrug Body: 25” X 25”.

Sleeves: 11” long.

Stitch Key

• Ch = Chain
• Sc = Single Crochet
• St = Stitch
• Dc = Double Crochet
• Hdc = Half Double Crochet

Specialty Stitches

Grst = Granny Stitch (Dc 3 in next ch space, Ch1).

Notes

• This pattern is written in US terminology.
• The pattern is worked with one big granny square and two sleeves.
• Ch3 does count as a st at the beginning of each row.
• Ch1 at the beginning of the row does not count as a stitch.
• This pattern uses pattern repeats.
• You can work this pattern with one color or multiple as you wish - I used three colors.
• If changing colors, make sure to have a changing technique and weave your ends in.
• You can decide on the shrug size by adding rounds to the granny square and rounds to the sleeves.

Instructions

Granny Square

Chain 4, slst to 1st to form a circle or start with a magic circle.

Round 1: Ch 3, 2 dc in circle, *ch 2, dc3 in circle, repeat from* 2 more times, ch 2, sl st in 3rd ch of initial ch 3 to join round.

Round 2: Sl st to next ch 2 space, *[dc3 + ch2 + dc3 in ch2 space]* repeat 3 more times, sl st in 3rd ch of initial ch 3 to join round.

Round 3: Sl st to next ch 2 space, (dc3 + ch2 + dc3) in ch2 space, ch 1, *[dc 3 in next ch1 space, ch1, (dc3+ch2+dc3) in the corner]* repeat 3 more times, sl st in 3rd ch of initial ch 3 to join round.

Round 4-15: Continue the pattern, increasing the ch-1 spaces between the 3-dc groups by 1 in each round and working (dc 3 + ch2 + dc 3) in each corner.

Fold the square in half and seam using Slst method 3 Dc clusters + Ch1 to form the armhole on two sides.

Sleeves X 2

Round 1: Start on the joining point, Ch3 + dc 2 in ch1 space, ch 1, *[dc 3 in next ch 1 space, ch 1]* around for a total of 9 dc 3 clusters, slst to ch 3 to close the round.

Round 2: Ch3 + dc 2 in prev ch 1 space, ch 1, dc 3 in next ch1 space and around, slst to ch 3 to close the round, total of 9 dc 3 clusters.

Repeat round 2 to your desired length for the sleeve.

I made a ¾ sleeve working 14 rounds.

Round 15: Ch 3, dc 1 in next st, dc 1 in next and around to end of round, Slst to ch3.

Round 16: Ch 1, sc in 1st st from hook, sc 1 in next st and around to end of round, Slst to 1st st.

Finishing

Secure yarn, weave in ends and cut.

Work 1 round of Dc 1 in every stitch and a last round of SC 1 around the shrug body for a more polished finish.