Crochet Two-Tone Shrug

Create a stylish and trendy shrug using the crochet technique with two different colors. This project allows you to showcase your creativity by combining contrasting or complementary shades to make a unique and eye-catching garment. The two-tone design adds depth and visual interest to the shrug, making it a versatile piece that can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this project is a fun and rewarding way to expand your skills and create a fashionable accessory for your wardrobe.

Skill Level: Easy

Required Supplies:

RED HEART Mystic: 1 Ball each 103 Foam A and 660 Avocado B (Mystic is discontinued.)

Crochet Hook: 5mm [US H-8]

Yarn needle.

Of course, you can crochet this in just one color, but using two tones gives this shrug a bit of drama. Wear it in the summer over a tank top or sleeveless dress and over long sleeves in the winter.

Gauge/Tension: GAUGE: 14 dc = 4″; 8 rows = 4″. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

Directions are for size Small/Medium; changes for sizes Large/X-Large are in parentheses.

Finished Measurements

Cuff to Cuff: 34 (38)”.

Length from Shoulder: 8 (11)”

NOTE: Shrug is worked from Front shoulder down to lower edge then up to Back shoulder. Shoulders are joined with slip stitches.

SHRUG

Front

With A, ch 121 (137).

Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across – 119 (135) dc.

Rows 2, 5, 8, 11 and 14: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), turn, dc in next 3 dc, [ch 3, skip 3 dc, dc in next dc] 28 (32) times, dc in next 3 dc.

Rows 3, 6, 9, 12 and 15: Ch 3, turn, dc in next 3 dc, [ch 3, dc in next dc] 28 (32) times, dc in last 3 dc.

Rows 4, 7, 10 and 13: Ch 3, turn, dc each dc and ch across – 119 (135) dc.

For Large/X-Large Size Only

Repeat Rows 13-15 twice more.

Shape Waist and Back

Row 16: Change to B, ch 3, turn, dc in next 23 sts, ch 72 (88) for Back Waist, leave next 72 (88) sts unworked for Front Waist, dc in last 23 sts.

Row 17: Ch 3, turn, dc in next 3 dc, working in dc and ch-72 (88) across, [ch 3, skip next 3 sts, dc into next st] 28 (32) times, dc in last 3 dc.

Rows 18, 21, 24, 27 and 30: Ch 3, turn, dc in next 3 dc, [ch 3, dc in next dc] 28 (32) times, dc in last 3 dc.

Rows 19, 22, 25 and 28: Ch 3, turn, dc each dc and ch across – 119 (135) dc.

Rows 20, 23, 26 and 29: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), turn, dc in next 3 dc, [ch 3, skip 3 dc, dc in next dc] 28 (32) times, dc in next 3 dc.

Row 31: Ch 3, turn, dc each dc and ch across – 119 (135) dc.

Fasten off.

For Large/X-Large Size Only

Repeat Rows 27-30 twice. Fasten off.

FINISHING

With right sides together, fold piece in half, lining up first and last rows, and join yarn at side edge, working through both layers, slip st in first 11 (12)” to join Front and Back together. Fasten off.

Join yarn at opposite side edge and slip st in last 11 (12)” to join Front and Back together. Fasten off.

Weave in ends.

Abbreviations:

A, B, C = Color A, B, C;

ch = chain;

dc = double crochet;

mm = millimeters;

st(s) = stitch(es);

[ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified.