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Even though the summer season is wrapping up to an end for August, I still have a couple summer patterns that I want to release here on the Yarnalina blog! I’ve always loved shrugs, they’re perfect for the summer for an extra bit of coverage from the burning sun. So I thought it was a great addition to add as a free pattern here on the Yarnalina blog!
INSPIRATION & DESCRIPTION & PROCESS
I’ve had this brown merino yarn ever since I made my crochet cropped sweater vest on the blog, and I’ve always wondered what I should make with the yarn. I’ve even made a knit version of a summer shrug before unraveling it since it took way too long. If you all do want to see a knit version of a summer shrug, don’t worry it is coming up soon on the Yarnalina blog!
I’ve been dying in the summer heat recently living in California, and I wanted a way to shield my arms from getting sunburnt – so I decided that it was time to make myself one.
I’ve also been on a six month hiatus for both the Yarnalina blog and Youtube channel, so I wanted to come back with a relatively easy pattern for all beginners to get started with! The only difficult part of this entire pattern is the double treble stitches, it might be hard for beginners to not lose the stitches.
This crochet summer bolero shrug worked up really fast, since the body panel was half of a normal sweater or cardigan. The yarn is also comfortable to the touch, so I’ve been wearing a lot ever since finishing the pattern!
This summer shrug bolero is versatile, and I’ve even considered making this pattern in other colors as well! But there’s no fun in that as a designer, so you might be seeing some new summer bolero patterns coming up on the bug even a little far into the fall season!
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I’ve been really surprised at the amount of love the Yarnalina blog has been receiving even during my almost six month leave from workin on the channel and blog! My last post on the crochet lace cardigan during February, I wrote that we have around 5.6k subscribers on the Youtube channel.
Now we’re closer than ever to 10k subscribers at 9.7k subscribers! It no longer feels like a pipe dream to say that we’ll hopefully hit 10k subscribers by the end of 2023. To be a little ambitious, let’s now set the goal at 15k subscribers by the end of the year as I have a lot of content ready and upcoming your way on both the blog and channel!
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Throughout the designing process, I was conflicted on whether to add a more intricate lacy design like I did for the lacy cardigan, but I decided to settle with a more simple design and no difficult stitches. So before you want to tackle the lacy cardigan, this crochet summer bolero shrug is a great alternative project to try out first before tackling harder patterns on the Yarnalina blog!
Note that you can always adjust the length of this summer bolero shrug if you prefer a longer silhouette, but overall I’m super happy to finally be back on the Yarnalina blog today!
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I currently have a good queue of crochet and knit patterns ready to reveal here on the Yarnalina blog, but since I am a one person team on the blog – I need a bit of time to edit each video, edit the pattern adhering to different sizes, adjust the Etsy listing and pattern view, and more. I’ve also recently gave a new look to the Yarnalina blog, if you haven’t noticed. The banner on the home page is a bit different now and the overall layout as well.
I’m working on reviving my Instgram and even Tiktok , but those are all steadily in the works. I’m also planning on working on some general crochet and knit entertainment videos, instead of pattern based tutorial videos, just to spice up the channel a little.
Though bigger projects like clothing delays the pace I publish patterns on the blog, I’m happy that all my projects receive a lot of love on the blog and Youtube channel <3
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A note that I always like to make, your yarn usage depends on how tight your stitches are or how loose they are, so you might end up using more or less yarn than I did. Or you picked another yarn to work with, then the yardage you’d need will no doubt be different. So always remember to use the gauge to make sure your project will fit the way you want it to.
DESCRIPTION
Introducing a delightful addition to your summer wardrobe with our Crochet Summer Bolero Shrug pattern. This versatile and stylish accessory is perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your outfits during those warmer months. The pattern features a unique blend of stitches that create a delicate and airy texture, allowing you to stay comfortable and chic all day long. Whether you’re heading to the beach or a casual brunch, this crochet bolero shrug is the ideal companion for a fashionable and breezy summer look.
MATERIALS
– Lion Brand LB Collection Superwash Merino Yarn Mushroom 3(3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5)
(Weight 3 Light, 306yd, 3.5oz)
– Measuring Tape
– Scissors
– Stitch marker
– Patience
FINISHED SIZING
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS (IN.) :
Bust: 34.5(36, 37.5, 39, 40.5, 42, 43.5, 45, 46.5)”
Length :7(8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)”
Sleeve (to underarm) : 19.5(20, 20.5, 21, 21.5, 22, 22.5, 23, 23.5)”
Armhole : 7.5(8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5)”
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS (CM.) :
Bust: 88(91, 95, 99, 103, 107, 110, 114, 118) cm
Length : 37(38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45) cm
Sleeve (to underarm) : 50(51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58) cm
Armhole : 19(20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27) cm
VIDEO TUTORIAL
ABBREVIATIONS/KEY
- hdc – half double crochet
- blhdc – back loop half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- dtr – double treble crochet
- st – stitch
- sk – skip
- rep – repeat
- sl – slip stitch
- ch – chain
GAUGE
23 sts x 8 rows in double crochet = 4″
NOTES
– Model is 5’3” tall, has a bust of 33″ or 84cm for reference and the cardigan is shown in size S.
– Crochet in your ends at the foundation chain!
– If you are between sizes, size up for an even more oversized fit or size down for a slightly slimmer fit
– Sizing listed in the pattern will be in XS, Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL
– Size XS, Small, Medium (three skeins) // Large, XL, 2XL (four skeins) // 3XL, 4XL, 5XL (five skeins)
– This pattern is written in US terms
– Click HERE for the printable pdf version of the crochet summer bolero shrug!
Crochet Summer Bolero Shrug
BODY
Using a 3.5mm crochet hook, Ch 10(15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50)
R1: Working into the third chain from the hook, hdc across, then ch2, turn your work (8, 13, 18, 23, 28, 33, 38, 43, 48)
R2: Blhdc across, then ch2, turn your work (8, 13, 18, 23, 28, 33, 38, 43, 48)
Repeat R2 for a total number of 65(70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105) rows.
R66 (71, 76, 81, 86, 91, 96, 101, 106): Working onto the length of the ribbing – ch2, dc across, at the end of the row you’re going to then ch6 and turn your work
I had around 105 stitches, but the amount of stitches you have can vary depending on the yarn you used, and where you placed your stitches (since there aren’t specific stitch holes)
R67 (72, 77, 82, 87, 92, 97, 102, 107): Working into the third stitch, dtr, *ch2, dtr* repeat ** all across the row. Ch2, then turn your work. (30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70)
R68 (73, 78, 83, 88, 93, 98, 103, 108): Dc all across in the dtr and 2 in each ch2 spaces (100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 135, 140). At the end of the row, ch4 and turn your work.
R69 (74, 79, 84, 89, 94, 99, 104, 109): Sk2, dc into the third stitch from your hook, *ch2, sk2, dc* Repeat ** all across the row. (30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70). At the end of the row, ch2 and turn your work.
R70 (75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110): Dc all across in the dc and 2 in each ch2 spaces (100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 135, 140).
For the back panel: repeat R67 (72, 77, 82, 87, 92, 97, 102, 107) to R70 (75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110) for a total of 3(4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11) times
For the front panel repeat R67 (72, 77, 82, 87, 92, 97, 102, 107) to R70 (75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110) for a total of 2(3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10) times
For the back panel, once you are done with the total amount of rows – leave a long yarn tail and cut the yarn before tying it off.
To create the neck panel on the front panel, divide your total number of stitches in three. For me, I had 35 stitches each from 105 stitches total. Then work the same pattern by repeating R67 (72, 77, 82, 87, 92, 97, 102, 107) to R70 (75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110) on only TWO of the 35 of the stitches, leaving the middle 1/3 of the total amount of stitches empty to create the neck hole.
After you’re done repeating the pattern on both sides to create the neckhole, you would leave a yarn tail on both sides before tying it off and moving onto the sleeves.
SLEEVES x2
Using a 3.5mm crochet hook, Ch 15 (20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55)
R1: Working into the third chain from the hook, hdc across, then ch2, turn your work (13, 18, 23, 28, 33, 38, 43, 48, 53)
R2: Blhdc across, then ch2, turn your work (13, 18, 23, 28, 33, 38, 43, 48, 53)
Repeat R2 for a total number of 18(23, 28, 33, 38, 43, 48, 53, 58) rows.
R19 (24, 29, 34, 39, 44, 49, 54, 59): Working onto the length of the ribbing – ch2, *dcinc, dc* across, at the end of the row you’re going to then ch6 and turn your work.
For the two sleeves: repeat R67 (72, 77, 82, 87, 92, 97, 102, 107) to R70 (75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110) for a total of 10(11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18) times
Leave a long yarn tail to sew the sleeves shut, and tie it off.
Assembly
Fold the two sleeves each in half and sew them together. Sew the front and back panel together by connecting them at the shoulder seam, then sew together the side seams of the front and back panel with the sleeves as you remember to leave a big arm hole for the sleeves.
CONCLUSION
And now you’ve finished your crochet summer bolero shrug! Lastly, remember to pin this for later and share the post to all your fiber-loving friends!
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