Arizona Sunset Shrug

This Arizona Sunset Shrug has the look of a poncho without all the bulkiness. You'll be glad you made this crochet shrug pattern on cooler days. It will keep you at a comfortable temperature without being too hot. This crochet shawl pattern is stylish, too. You'll definitely get attention when you wear it out. Choose a beautiful color palette that will stripe nicely. This crochet shrug is lush and plush.

Easy

Crochet HookJ/10 or 6 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge11 sts + 7 rows = about 4 in. (10 cm) in pattern.

When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. The needle or hook size called for in the pattern is based on what the designer used, but it is not unusual for gauge to vary from person to person. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make your swatch, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

Materials List

Lion Brand Landscapes: Tropics - 6 balls
Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size J-10 (6 mm)
Lion Brand Split Ring Stitch Markers
Lion Brand Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)

Instructions

STITCH EXPLANATION:

BPDC (back post double crochet) Yo, insert hook from back to front then to back, going around post of indicated st, draw up a loop, (yo and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice. Skip st in front of the BPDC.
FPDC (front post double crochet) Yo, insert hook from front to back then to front, going around post of indicated st, draw up a loop, (yo and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice. Skip st behind the FPDC.

NOTES:

Shrug is worked as a rectangle, then folded in half and seamed.

SHRUG

Ch 112 (128).

Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across – 111 (127) sts.
Row 2: Ch 2 (does not count as a st in this row or in any of the following rows), turn, hdc in first st, dc in next st, *skip next st, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next st, skip next st dc in next st; rep from * to last st, hdc in last st – at the end of this row you should have 27 (31) (dc, ch 2, dc) groups, 28 (32) dc and 1 hdc on each end.
Row 3: Ch 2, turn, hdc in first st, FPDC in next st, *(dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch-2 sp, FPDC in next st; rep from * to last st, hdc in last st.
Row 4 (WS): Ch 2, turn, hdc in first st, BPDC in next st, *(dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch-2 sp, BPDC in next st; rep from * to last st, hdc in last st.
Repeat Rows 3 and 4 until piece measures 25 (27) in. (63.5 (68.5) cm) from beg, end with a WS row as the last row you work.
Last Row (RS): Ch 2, hdc in first st, *sc in next dc, sc in next ch-2 sp, sc in next dc, FPDC in BPDC; rep from * to last st, hdc in top of beg ch.

FINISHING

Sleeve Edging
Row 1 (RS): From RS, working across short edge of Shrug, join yarn with sl st at right corner.
Sc evenly spaced across.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across.
Fasten off.
Rep on opposite short edge of Shrug.
Fold piece in half lengthwise. Sew for 9 in. (23 cm) from each end to make sleeves, leaving 19 (24 1/2) in. (48 (62) cm) open at center for body.
Weave in ends.

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nancystephensontbm 5860952

Feb 09, 2021

I just finished one. Made mine 45 inch diameter love it. Is all the size large. The pattern is medium. There's a download of the pattern on the lion brand s

princess6860504

Sep 18, 2018

By the way, this is easy to resize to fit your specific measurements. I am becoming used to making my sweaters and things like that according to my exact measurements, and you should be, too! It will open up a whole new world for you. Plus, your confidence will bloom. LOVE the COLORS!

Lynn K

Apr 16, 2017

So I am not a huge fan of shrugs but this beautiful design is about to change all that! I love the overall pattern, the colors shown are just lovely and it looks so comfy and the perfect thing to wear when there is just a slight chill in the air. Fall is upon us here in South Africa and the evening are definitely a bit cooler and I am going to love wearing this as the weather slowly cools.

lcarr

Feb 28, 2017

This looks like a nice quick project to make on the weekend. I am assuming it is a one size fits most pattern. It looks easy enough to adjust for larger sizing. My mother-in-law loves these shrugs. Her shoulders get cold. These make her comfortable without making her feel too warm.

princess6860504

Feb 22, 2017

The "Arizona Sunset Shrug" is so, so beautiful! I can't get over how simple this is to make. The front post and back post double crochets are what give it the faux rib knit look. That's a crochet cheat when you don't know how or are not so good at knitting. Love that!

Hippie Chick

Feb 21, 2017

Love your free crochet patterns and I really like this shrug pattern. It is very well written and does look easy enough to make. I love the colors used. They do look like the colors of an Arizona sunset. I'm putting this on my to do list for when I get time to make something for myself.

Hippie Chick

Feb 21, 2017

Inukshuk84

Oct 27, 2016

This shrug pattern is now on my list of to-dos! It would be an awesome wardrobe staple to own. It could be thrown over tank tops and t-shirts to keep warm or to add a bit more before going out on dates or to the movies. I would make one in a neutral colour, so it would go with almost anything, and I would make one in something bright or flashy to pair with neutrals.

Cheryl Y

Jul 27, 2016

I really like this Arizona Sunset Shrug pattern. It is well written and sounds easy enough to make. I'm thinking of adding a collar to mine to help keep the neck warm as well. I just love the colors used in this one. I think this could be made to fit arm length by measuring your arms, that way it goes to the wrist. I'm putting this on my to do list for this winter.. Thank you so much for this free crochet pattern.