Michelle Get Cozy in Autumn with the Hayride Crochet Shrug | Free Cocoon Cardigan Crochet Pattern
Summer might be in full swing, but I make no secret that I’m a Fall lover at heart! I long for hot apple ciders, warm crochet sweaters, and of course trips to the pumpkin patch with the little ones. Combining all these cozy Fall comforts into one design, the richly textured body and oversized collar of the Hayride crochet shrug make this the perfect Autumn layering piece to keep you warm and cozy this season!
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The Yarn
Firstly, I have to tell you a little about this gorgeous yarn! Furls Wander is a medium worsted, 100% acrylic yarn, available in 52 gorgeous, vibrant colours. It comes in 100g bullet skeins of 120 yards, and has quite simply a beautiful softness and sheen that make it perfect for a cozy crochet shrug.
I will say that with fewer yards per 100g than other brands, this yarn is a little on the heavier side; but this just makes it feel like one big hug when wearing this design! If you want to read more details about the yarn, such as how it works up, my recommended substitutes, and the best hooks to use, head to my full Furls Wander Yarn review!
The Hook
If you’ve seen any of my other patterns, you’ll know that my favourite hooks of all time are Furls Crochet hooks. The Streamline Swirl was the first non-store bought hook I purchased years ago, and I jumped at the chance to try the Alpha Series, a hook I’ve had my eye on for a while. And it did not disappoint! With sustainably sourced wood, these lightweight, handmade hooks are as smooth and lovely to use as they are beautiful!
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Hayride Crochet Shrug Supplies:
Yarn:
- Medium worsted (size 4) Furls Wander acrylic yarn in 2 colours: Meadow (main colour – Body) and Thatch (contrast colour – Collar)
Crochet Hook:
- 5.5 mm (US I-9) Furls Alpha crochet hook
Notions:
- Yarn needle (for weaving in ends)
- Scissors
- Stitch markers (4, optional but very helpful)
Skill Level:
- Adventurous beginner
Gauge: 4×4 in / 10×10 cm, 5.5 mm (I-9 hook)
- 14 sts x 8.5 rows in hdc shells (Body)
- 14 sts x 14 rows in hdc3L ribbing (Collar)
Abbreviations:
- 3L = work in the third loop of stitch below – see below
- ch(s) = chain(s)
- ehdc = extended half double crochet – see below
- hdc = half double crochet
- sc = single crochet
- shell(s) = 3 half double crochets in same stitch
- sk = skip
- sl st = slip stitch
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- yo = yarn over
- yo sl st = yarn over slip stitch
Yardage:
| Size | Main Colour | Contrast Colour | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS – S | 650 yds | 580 yds | 1,230 yds |
| M – L | 770 yds | 670 yds | 1,440 yds |
| XL – 2XL | 1,100 yds | 760 yds | 1,860 yds |
| 3XL – 5XL | 1,200 yds | 840 yds | 2,040 yds |
Finished Measurements:
| Size | Shrug Width | Shrug Length | Collar | Fits Chest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS – S | 38″ / 96 cm | 31″ / 78 cm | 8″ / 20 cm | 28-34″ / 71-86 cm |
| M – L | 44″ / 111 cm | 32″ / 81 cm | 8″ / 20 cm | 36-42″ / 91-106 cm |
| XL – 2XL | 50″ / 127 cm | 35″ / 89 cm | 8″ / 20 cm | 44-50″ / 111-127 cm |
| 3XL – 5XL | 56″ / 142 cm | 37″ / 94 cm | 8″ / 20 cm | 52-62″ / 132-158 cm |
Special Stitches:
Extended half double crochet (ehdc): Yo, insert hook into indicated st, yo and pull up a loop. Yo, pull through 1 loop, yo, pull through 3 loops.
Working in the third loop (3L): Yo, insert hook under the third loop of next st on side facing you. (The third loop is the additional horizontal ‘bar’ located just under the top 2 loops of the st.) Yo and pull up a loop. For yo sl st, pull first loop through remaining 2 to complete the st. For a regular hdc st, yo and pull through 3 loops.
Half double crochet shells (shell): Work 3 hdc into the same st.
Hayride Crochet Shrug Pattern Notes:
Pattern is written in US crochet terminology.
Pattern is worked in 3 sections: the Body of the shrug is worked first, then folded and seamed to form the armholes. The Collar is then worked as applied ribbing all the way around the neck opening (first and last rows of the Body), and lastly the sleeve Cuffs are added.
Chain 1 at the beginning of rows does not count as a stitch.
Instructions between asterisks ** are repeated across the row.
Pattern is written first for size XSmall – Small, followed by sizes Medium – Large, XLarge – 2XL, and 3XL – 5XL in parentheses.
In the Body section, odd-numbered rows are the Wrong Side, even-numbered rows are the Right Side.
Hayride Crochet Shrug Pattern Instructions:
Body:
With main colour and 5.5mm hook, ch 132 (153, 174, 195)
Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. (131 (152, 173, 194) sts )
Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in first st, sk 1, shell in next. *Sk 2, shell in next*; repeat from * to * across until 2 sts remain, sk 1, ehdc in last. Turn. (43 (50, 57, 64) shells, 1 hdc, 1 ehdc)
Row 3: Ch 1, hdc in first st, shell in middle hdc of each shell across, ehdc in last. Turn.
Rows 4-49 (-51, –57, –61): Repeat Row 3.
Row 50 (52, 58, 62): Ch 1, sc in each st across. (131 (152, 173, 194) sts)
Rotate Body to work down side along row ends, Right Side facing
Side 1: Ch 1, hdc in side of last sc made. 2 hdc in each row end down the side of the Body, hdc in last (Row 1 of Body). Fasten off, leaving a long tail to seam the arms. (98 (102, 114, 122) sts)
Side 2: With Right Side still facing, attach main colour yarn to bottom right corner, repeat instructions for side 1. Fasten off, leaving a long tail to seam the arms.
Place 1 st marker in the side of each of the first and last hdc on both sides for aide of reference when working the Collar.
Assembly:
Turn Body over to Wrong Side facing
Fold the top left and bottom left corners in until they meet. Repeat for the top right and bottom right.
Thread the long tail through your yarn needle and, using the mattress st, seam along 27 sts for all sizes, leaving 44 (48, 60, 68) sts unworked for armholes. Repeat for opposite side.
Collar:
Turn Body over to Right Side facing, change to contrast colour.
Attach yarn to centre st of the last Body row (the back of the neck), and ch 29 for all sizes.
Row 1: Hdc in second ch from hook and in each ch across, back down to Body edge. Sl st in each of next 2 sts along Body edge. Turn. (28 sts)
Row 2: Hdc 3L in each st across to last, hdc through both top loops of last st. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, hdc 3L in each st across to Body edge, sl st in each of next 2 sts along Body edge.
Rows 4-268 (-310, –352, –394): Repeat Rows 2 and 3 around the whole of the Body opening, finishing the last sl st of a Row 3 repeat in the same st as the initial ch row. Repeat Row 2 once more.
Treat each hdc row along the arm seams (where the st markers were placed), and the seam in between as additional Body edge sts in which to place your sl st, giving the Collar 3 additional rows on either side at the arm seams.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail, and seam the edges of the Collar together, making a continuous ribbed Collar around.
Cuffs:
With Right Side facing, continue in contrast colour
Attach yarn in any of the unworked sts of the armholes, and ch 7 for all sizes. **Please Note: The Cuff stitch is slightly different to the Collar stitch pattern, and is designed to cinch the cuffs in slightly.
Row 1: Hdc in second ch from hook and in each ch across, back down to armhole edge. Sl st in each of next 2 sts around armhole edge. Turn. (6 sts)
Row 2: Yo sl st 3L in each st across to last, yo sl st through both top loops of last st. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, hdc 3L in each st across to armhole edge, sl st in each of next 2 sts around armhole edge.
Rows 4-44 (-48, –60, –68): Repeat Rows 2 and 3 around the whole of the armhole opening, finishing the last sl st of a Row 3 repeat in the same st as the initial ch row. Repeat Row 2 once more.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail, and seam the edges of the Cuff together. Repeat for other Cuff.
Weave in all ends, and block lightly if desired. Enjoy!
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I hope you enjoyed making the Hayride Crochet Shrug, and please don’t hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions.
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That is a beautiful shrug!! Great colors for Fall. Thank you!!!
Thank you so much Michelle, I hope you enjoy making it!
Gorgeous! I really like the collar/edging. Always wanted to try a shrug but have been intimidated even though I am an experienced crocheter.
This is very classy!
Thank you, the collar is my favourite part too! I hope you give this a go, and I’m always on hand if you have any questions!
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Having trouble doing the collar. Not sure what the pattern is tell me. After I do the chain how that work into the rest of the pattern?
Polly
Hi Polly, the technique for the collar is called applied ribbing. The full PDF available from Ravelry has a photo tutorial of how to do it, otherwise I’m sure there are many videos online that may help you get more of a visual idea. The chain is worked straight up from the neckline, and you work back down the chain towards the neck edge, then working two sts into the neck edge, turn your work and work back out along the chain away from the body, at the end you turn and work back in towards the body again. I hope that helps? Michelle
I am in the process of making this with the exact color you used here with the same yarn brand. I am just right at half way around the trim and am worried that I won’t have enough yarn. I am making the med-large size and got 480 yards of that yarn, which was 4 skeins. At the halfway point I am already part of the way through my 3rd skein. I am thinking for some reason I may need to get more than listed. My main body used pretty much the exact amount used.
Hi Betty, thanks so much for your comment as this could also help others finding themselves in the same position! The gauge and yardage provided is for the pattern in the body of the shrug, but of course our gauges could be slightly different in the collar stitch pattern; this most likely accounts for any difference in yardage for the trim. I hope this helps answer your query! Michelle
I love this shrug pattern, looks so cosy and I’m finding it easy to follow so far. I’m not sure if the yarn I’m using is a little too thin though as I’m finding my piece has body measurements for the XS/S a tad smaller (3-4cm) compared to yours. Does it throw out the pattern if I add 2 more rows to the XS/S (so similar to the M/L instead) to make it slightly longer in length? Thank you!
Hi May, Thank you so much I am glad you are enjoying it! Furls Wander is on the thicker end of the scale for the worsted yarn category so other yarns may come out a little smaller; you absolutely can customize the design that way! You can adjust both the width and the length as you desire, just note that for every two additional rows added you should seam one more stitch along the arms in order to keep the same stitch counts around the sleeve. I hope that makes sense! Michelle
That makes sense, thank you Michelle. As it’s a little too late to adjust the body width, I might just make the cuffs a little wider as well to make up for it. Perhaps another 3-4 stitches in addition to the 6 you have. Can’t wait to finish the shrug 🙂
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