If you love versatile crochet pieces, this reversible crochet shrug is a pattern you’ll want to make in every colour combination. Designed to look beautiful on both sides, this shrug can be worn two ways simply by flipping it inside out.

No complicated shaping, no sewing, and no fitting stress—just a simple, relaxing make that effortlessly slots into your wardrobe. Whether you throw it over a summer dress, a tank top, or even a basic tee, this shrug adds a stylish layer without feeling heavy.

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The reversible colour-block design makes it perfect for using up yarn from your stash, playing with seasonal colour themes, or creating a custom look that stands out. If you’re looking for a pattern that looks advanced but is surprisingly simple, this shrug is the ideal weekend project.

Yarn:

Any DK weight yarn in 2 colors

Estimated Yardage for DK weight

Granny Side = Color A – 700 (800, 900) Yards, Color C – 600 (700, 800) Yards,

Reversed Side = Color B – 1000 (1100, 1200) Yards

Estimated Yardage for Worsted weight

Granny Side =

Color A – 900 (1000, 1100) Yards,

Color C – 800 (900, 1000) Yards,

Reversed Side = Color B – 1300 (1500, 1700) Yards

Please note that you can use either a DK weight or a Worsted weight yarn, not the two weights together. The written pattern has 2 separate PDF’s for each of the yarn weights.

Other Materials

Hook – 5 mm Crochet Hook
Stitch Markers – 4 pieces (in different colors)
Darning Needle

Skill Level – Intermediate

Terms – US Terminology

Pattern Notes

Please kindly read through the pattern before starting.
Chains at the rounds’ beginning count as a stitch.
Stitch count is written after each row.
The pattern is worked in 2 sections.
Section 1: You make one large square.
Section 2: The square is turned into a diamond shape with extensions added to two of the sides to create a rectangle.
After this, the side is joined to create a sleeve opening, and then a few rows of ribbing are added.
This pattern uses each color per round, a little different from the “conventional” crochet, but easy to master.
Side A refers to the part made using the “Granny Stitch.”
Side B refers to the side made using “V stitches.”

Stitches Abbreviations

Chain(s) – ch(s)

Stitch(s) – st(s)

Half double crochet – hdc

Double crochet – dc

MR – Magic Ring

3rd loop

Back loop only – BLO

Special stitches

V stitch = (dc, ch 1, dc) in same st

Cluster = 3 dc in the indicated stitch

Reversible Crochet Shrug Sizing

Finished Measurement

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

Bust Measurement:

(XS, S, M) = (38)”

(L, XL, 2XL) = (44)”

(3XL, 4XL, 5XL) = (50)”

Length of Shrug Measured diagonally in section 1:

(XS, S, M) = (28)”

(L, XL, 2XL) = (31)”

(3XL, 4XL, 5XL) = (33)”

Finished Rectangle (in section 2) measures:

(XS, S, M): 28″ x 38″

(L, XL, 2XL): 31″ x 44″

(3XL, 4XL, 5XL): 33″ x 50”

The modeled garment is shown in (XS, S, M)

Construction note

This shrug is made in 2 parts.
First part, a square is made
In the second part, each side of the square is turned into a diamond.
After this, another side extension is then added, turning the piece into a rectangle.
Part 3: The shrug border is then added.