Blackberry Crochet Shrug Pattern

The Blackberry Crochet Shrug is a stylish layering piece that blends comfort, versatility, and elegance. This shrug is the kind of garment you’ll reach for on breezy mornings, cool evenings, or when you simply want to add a handmade touch to your outfit.

Its relaxed fit and cozy sleeves make it both flattering and practical, while the stitch pattern adds beautiful texture that stands out in any yarn color.

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How to Style the Blackberry Shrug

This shrug is as versatile as it gets.

Pair it with jeans and a tank top for a casual day out, throw it over a dress for a date night look, or wear it with trousers and a blouse for a chic office-ready outfit.

The simplicity of the design allows it to blend seamlessly into your wardrobe, while the balloon sleeves make it a standout handmade piece.

Have a look at this cocoon made usign any yarn and this cute retro sleeve shrug.

Blackberry Shrug

Materials

Yarn –  Coboo DK weight, #3 lightweight (51% Cotton, 49% Rayon from bamboo, 232 yd/212 m per 3.5 oz/100g skein)

Estimated Total Yardage

900 (1000, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500, 1600, 1700, 1800) Yards

Hook – 4.5 mm Crochet Hook

16 sts and 12 rows = 4”/ 10 cm square before blocking.

Chain 17, follow the instructions for the pattern for 12 rows and measure. 

Pattern Notes

1. Please kindly read through the pattern before starting.
2. The stitch count is written after each row/round, with the smallest XS written first and the others in parentheses ().
3. Stitch count written in black is for all sizes, but at some points, the stitch XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) counts are color-coded for clarity, i.e. 

Difficulty Level – Intermediate

Terms – US Terminology

Stitches Abbreviations

Chain/chains – ch/chs

Chain space – ch sp

Stitch(es) – st(s) 

Slip Stitch – sl st

Single Crochet – sc

Double crochet – dc

Front Post Double crochet – FPdc 

Back Post Double crochet – BPdc

Front Post Half Double crochet – FPhdc 

Back Post Half Double crochet – BPhdc

Special Stitches

Lemon peel crochet stitch

Sizing and fitting of the Blackberry Crochet Shrug Pattern

Finished Measurements 

Size(s) and color codes – XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)” 

Bust Measurement: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62)” 

Armhole Circumference: 14 (14, 16, 16, 16, 16, 18, 18, 18)” 

Length of shrug: 8 (8, 10, 10, 12, 12, 14, 14, 14)” 

The modeled garment is shown in M, with about 1” of Positive Ease.

Construction Notes

1. This shrug is made in 3 sections. 
2. Section 1: Sleeves, made flat in rows.
3. Section 2: Sleeve extension with the front panel shaping done on one side. The remaining sts are then joined together.
4. The last section is where you work a few rounds of edging around the stitches left on the back and front openings from section 2.

Picking a size:

Use your bust measurement 

The model’s top is an M on a model with an M bust, with 1” of positive ease on me.

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How to Crochet A Shrug Pattern

Section 1: Sleeve – make 2

Chain 85 (85, 85, 101, 101, 101, 109, 109, 109)

For a fitted shrug, go down a size.

Row 1: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. 84 (84, 84, 100, 100, 100, 108, 108, 108) sc

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, dc in next, *sc in next st, dc in next st, repeat from * the end, turn. 42 (42, 42, 50, 50, 50, 54, 54, 54) sc/dc

Note: 

The width should measure about: 14 (14, 16, 16, 16, 16, 18, 18, 18”

Adjust the length of the sleeves by reducing or increasing the repeats.

Rows 3 – 47 (51, 55, 59, 59, 59, 69, 69, 49): Rep Row 2

Cuff

Row 1: Ch 2, hdc2tog across, turn. 42 (42, 42, 50, 50, 50, 54, 54, 54) hdc

Row 2: Ch 2, *hdc2tog, hdc in next 2 sts, rep from * across, turn. 

• Check the fit around your wrist.

• If too loose, repeat Row 2
• If perfect, proceed to Row 3

Row 3: Ch 2, hdc in st across, turn.

Row 4: *FPhdc in next stitch, BPhdc in next st, repeat from * end of the row, turn. 22 (22, 22, 26, 26, 26, 28, 28, 28) FPdc, 21 (21, 21, 25, 25, 25, 27, 27, 27) BPdc

Row 5: *BPhdc in next st, FPhdc in next stitch, repeat from * end of the row, turn. 22 (22, 22, 26, 26, 26, 28, 28, 28) FPdc, 21 (21, 21, 25, 25, 25, 27, 27, 27) BPdc

Rows 6 – 12: Rep Row 4 – 5

Section 2: Body extension

Right sleeve

Join yarn with a sl st to the foundation chain.

Row 1: Ch 1, sc in first st, dc in next, *sc in next st, dc in next st, repeat from * to end, turn. 

Row 2: Ch 1, dc in first st, sc in next, *dc in next st, sc in next st, repeat from * to the last 3 sts, dc in next st, leave the remaining sts unworked, turn. 

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first 3 sts, *dc in next st, sc in next st, repeat from * to end, dc in last st, turn. 

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first st, *dc in next st, sc in next st, repeat from * to the last 3 sts, dc in next st, leave the remaining sts unworked, turn. 

Rows 5 – 12 (12, 14, 14, 16, 16, 18, 18, 18): Rep rows 3 – 4 

The remaining sts should measure about 8 (8, 10, 10, 12, 12, 14, 14, 14)” 

Left sleeve

Follow the instructions as for the sleeves until you get to the shoulder. 

Row 1: Ch 1, sc in first st, dc in next, *sc in next st, dc in next st, repeat from * to the end, turn. 

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first 3 sts, *dc in next st, sc in next st, repeat from * to end, dc in last st, turn. 

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, *dc in next st, sc in next st, repeat from * to the last 3 sts, dc in next st, leave the remaining 2 sts unworked, turn. 

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first 3 sts, *dc in next st, sc in next st, repeat from * to end, dc in last st, turn. 

Rows 5 – 12 (12, 14, 14, 16, 16, 18, 18, 18): Rep rows 3 – 4 

If you have adjusted the number of repeats on the right side, repeat those on this sleeve also. 

Joining the side

• Place the panels next to each other with the short end of the sleeves (back panel) next to each other.
• Join yarn with a sl st to the tip of the panel. 
• Using your crochet hook and into the back loop of panel A and front loop of panel B, sc across.
• Fasten off

Trim

• Crocheting around the right and left sleeves and the back panel openings.
• Don’t worry about the staggered layers across the front opening; these will even out after a few rounds.
• Join yarn with a sl st to the tip of the sleeve opening.
• Make sure to distribute the sts evenly across the staggered short rows.

Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join with a sl st to the beginning chain.

Round 2: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, join with a sl st to the beginning chain.

Round 3: Ch 1, *FPdc, BPdc, rep from * around, join with a sl st to the beginning chain.

Fit check: Try the shrug on. 

If it puckers around your armpit at the back, work (FPdc2tog, BPdc2tog) twice on each side of the lower end of the back panel.   

Sew side seams on each side.

Weave in ends.

Block to measurement.