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Lacy Shell Stitch Shrug Crochet Pattern

Published: June 24, 2014 | Updated: November 12, 2019 | By Ashlee

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Can you believe it’s finally summer!? Our summer officially began at the end of May with preschool graduation festivities and we have been enjoying the warm weather as much as possible! We love to spend hot days by the pool, and warm evenings getting ice cream at our favorite local spot.


The sun really bares down on us during the day but oftentimes, a thunderstorm rolls through in the evenings, bringing in some cooler air. Sometimes, I like to bring a light cardigan or flowing scarf with me when we venture out on summer evenings, just in case one of those storms passes through, and that is what started me thinking about this lacy shrug that I’m sharing with you today.

I have been dreaming of a cardigan-like garment that would compliment my many summer dresses. I also wanted it to be light and airy. I love the lacy shell stitch shrug that I finally came up with, and I hope you do too!

The shrug is worked in rows, creating a rectangle shape. The arm holes are completed at the very end, sewing the corners of the short edges together. It’s as simple as that!

For this pattern, you’ll have a chance to review both the single crochet and the double crochet stitches, as well as try out a couple fancy tricks with the double crochet!

Here’s how you can make your own!
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Supplies:
1 skein worsted weight yarn
(I used Caron Simply Soft in Victorian Rose)
Size I/9-5.50mm crochet hook
Scissors
Plastic needle for sewing corners together

Abbreviations:
ch- chain
st- stitch
sl st- slip stitch
sc- single crochet
dc- double crochet
fpdc- front post double crochet- yarn over. Insert hook from the front to the back, around the post of the dc from the previous row. Complete as you would a regular double crochet. Click here for a fpdc photo tutorial.
bpdc- back post double crochet- yarn over. Insert hook from the back to the front, around the post of the dc from the previous row. Complete as you would a regular double crochet. Click here for a bpdc photo and video tutorial.
shell- 5 dc worked together in one stitch

1. Ch 81 (or any multiple of 3 that fits your mid-arm to mid-arm measurement). Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn.

2. Ch 2. *Fpdc in next st. Dc in next st. Repeat from * (alternating between fpdc and dc) across. Should finish with a dc. Turn.

3. Ch 2. *Bpdc in next st. Dc in next st. Repeat from * across. Turn.

4. Ch 2. Fpdc in next st. Dc in next st. Fpdc in next st. Dc in next st. *Ch 3. Sk next 2 sts. Sc in next st. Repeat from * until 8 sts remain. Ch 3. Sk next 3 sts. Dc in next st. Fpdc in next st. Dc in next st. Fpdc in next st. Dc in last st. Turn.

5. Ch 2. Bpdc in next st. Dc in next st. Bpdc in next st. Dc in next st. *Sc in ch 3 space. Ch 3. Repeat from * across, finishing with sc in last ch 3 space. Dc in next st. Bpdc in next st. Dc in next st. Bpdc in next st. Dc in last st. Turn.

6. Ch 2. Fpdc in next st. Dc in next st. Fpdc in next st. Dc in next st. *Ch 3. Sc in ch 3 space. Repeat from * across, finishing with sc in last ch 3 space, and ch 3. Dc in next st. Fpdc in next st. Dc in next st. Fpdc in next st. Dc in last st. Turn.

7. Ch 2. Bpdc in next st. Dc in next st. Bpdc in next st. Dc in next st. *Sc in ch 3 space. Shell in next sc. Repeat from * across, finishing with sc in last ch 3 space. Dc in next st. Bpdc in next st. Dc in next st. Bpdc in next st. Dc in last st. Turn.

8. Ch 2. Fpdc in next st. Dc in next st. Fpdc in next st. Dc in next st. *Ch 4. Sc in back loop of 3rd dc from shell stitch of previous round. Repeat from * across, finishing with ch 4. Dc in next st. Fpdc in next st. Dc in next st. Fpdc in next st. Dc in last st. Turn.

9. Repeat step 5-8 until desired length is reached. For my shrug, I repeated 5 times. On final round, finish with a “step 7” round, so the shell stitches leave a nice scalloped edging.

10. Close up each arm hole by sewing corners together on each short edge.

My shrug measures about 29 inches long and about 12 inches tall. But remember, you can easily work this to fit any size you need! The fabric also has a nice stretch to it because of the lacy design, which I just love!

I also love the texture created by the shells, and by working the chains into the back loop of the shell. This allows each shell to “stick out” a little bit. They almost look like waves of the sea, don’t they!?

Who will you make a shrug for? What color would you use!? I’d love to hear and see your finished products!

I hope you will get a chance to wear yours on many wonderful summer evenings! Enjoy!

Want more? Here are some other recent crochet patterns from my blog, Love City:

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  1. Carrie

    June 27, 2014 at 4:32 pm

    I’d make the shrug for ME! LOL 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay

      August 1, 2014 at 12:25 pm

      Please do and then let me know how it turns out! 🙂

    • Juliane Hallmann

      July 22, 2015 at 1:16 pm

      I saw your pics on pinterest and I just loved it! I still have some left over yarn in my fav. colour and just read over teh explainations of your stitches.
      It sounds “stupidly easy”as we say in German.
      Best regards from Dominicna Republic.
      Juliane

  2. Ellen

    March 15, 2015 at 1:06 pm

    I made the Shrug in Dark Sage for St Patty and it turned out great.

    Reply
  3. Elizabeth

    June 20, 2015 at 11:33 am

    I am working this pattern for the crochet shrug and I just worked the fpdc and dc row and was just wondering if the last dc is worked into the first dc of the foundation row which was made in the fourth chain from the hook in row 1?

    Thank you.

    Reply
    • Ashlee

      July 15, 2015 at 9:59 pm

      I messaged Lindsay – her email is lindsayhaynie@gmail.com

  4. Carli

    July 19, 2016 at 7:32 pm

    Hi Lindsay,

    Love the shrug & would like to make one for my daughter. Based on the pattern your shrug is 29” long & about 12” tall. What size shrug would the model normally wear? This would give me an idea how much I need to increase or decrease to fit my daughter. I’d like to give this as a gift & don’t want her to know. Thank you.

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  5. Kat Zwingle

    September 10, 2016 at 6:49 pm

    I’m working on this pattern and i have 2 questions: what is a “step 7” round?
    And
    Do I end with a row 7 with the shells or row 8 with the ch 4 & sc in back loop of shell?

    Reply
    • Cori Kell

      April 27, 2017 at 11:34 pm

      Kat,
      When she said do a “step 7” she just means you end by completing row 7.

  6. Cheryl Myers

    May 20, 2017 at 4:08 pm

    I will make this for myself.

    Reply
  7. Cheryl Myers

    May 25, 2017 at 4:11 pm

    Exactly how do sew each corner together?

    Reply
  8. Shirley Thummel

    May 29, 2018 at 7:02 am

    Ashlee, I love this pattern. Can I please print this? I won’t sell it. I just want to make it for myself plus for friends who have helped me in my difficult life.

    Reply
  9. Kathy

    July 2, 2019 at 1:53 pm

    I’d make it for myself and someone else too. Thanks for the great idea.

    Reply
  10. Patricia Oneal

    October 12, 2019 at 9:27 pm

    I am in process of making the shrug, but have an issue with found 7, it came out all ‘wavy’.It looks like there are way too many stitches for the row?

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  11. Monica

    November 16, 2019 at 9:52 am

    I love this shrug. I followed the pattern, with one small adaptation. I added an extra row of ribbing at the top of the sweater to make the neckline ribbing stand out. These stitches make a beautiful garment to use for layering. I used Joann’s Big Twist Yarn, and it helped to make the resulting garment soft and warm. I am going to make two more of these shrugs in different colors, to mix and match in my wardrobe.

    Thank you so much for posting this free pattern!

    Reply
    • Ashlee Marie

      November 19, 2019 at 1:05 pm

      you are so welcome, the changes you made sound beautiful.

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