crochet pattern tutorial created by janne kleivset for joyofmotioncrochet.com
The Shrug Cardigan Crochet Pattern
Crocheting a warp cardigan or a crochet shrug is just perfect for transition from summer to fall. It keeps you warm on colder evenings and mornings.
For this crochet pattern you will need to know the back loop half double crochet to make the ribbing part of the cardigan.
6 mm crochet hook / US: J - 10 2 Skeins of Cotton Yarn Scissors Tapestry Needle Tape Measure
You Will need
Gather materials and test gauge. Grab your crochet hook and yarn to start crocheting this cardigan. Test the gauge to see if it matches the gauge given in the crochet pattern.
Make the rectangle. The first step is to crochet a shrug cardigan is to crochet the rectangle. Work back and forth in rows including the openwork pattern and ribbing.
Crochet the sleeves. Then crochet the two sleeves using the back loop half double crochet stitch. Work back and forth in rows and make 2.
Finish & weave in ends. To finish your crocheted wrap cardigan, weave in ends. Then it's time to assemble the cardigan.