Unique Crochet Granny Square Shrug Tutorial Your New & Favorite Accessory

Imagine wrapping yourself up in a cozy, handmade crochet granny square shrug. This fun project turns simple yarn into a stylish piece of wardrobe that's all about comfort and flair. With granny squares, you play with colors and patterns to make a unique shrug that feels like a warm hug every time you wear it.

Crochet Granny Square Shrug

Materials Needed:

Two colors of double knit yarn
A 4 mm crochet hook

Granny Square Pattern:

Starting the mesh circle:

Chain 8 and slip stitch into the first chain to create a loop.
Work a chain of 5 (this counts as a double crochet and chain 2), then turn your work.

First round:

Double crochet into the first chain you made at the start of your work to create your first corner square.
Chain 1, skip a chain, and double crochet into the next chain.
Chain 3 for the corner, and double crochet into the same stitch.
Continue this pattern around the loop: chain 1, skip a chain, double crochet, chain 3, double crochet into the same stitch.
At the end, chain 1 and slip stitch into the second chain from the start, then chain 3 and turn your work.

Subsequent rounds:

Make sure you have a 3x3 granny square configuration.
Follow the established pattern: double crochet on top of double crochet, chain 1, skip one.
In corners: double crochet, chain 3, and double crochet in the second chain of the previous round’s chain-3 corner.

Solid rows:

Instead of chaining between double crochets, work a row of straight double crochets.
In corners: Work 5 double crochets instead of the chain 3 space.

Color changes:

Incorporate color changes as desired, randomly or by following the pattern.
To change colors, tie a knot with the new color and continue crocheting, hiding the knot within the stitches.

Assembly:

Once you have enough squares for your shrug size (suggested 10), begin assembling.
Connect squares along the edges for the sleeves and the body using slip stitches or single crochets. Make sure to match up the corners and ensure a proper fit.

Crochet additional mesh rows around the bottom of the shrug for a finished look.
For extra details, crochet around the front edges in single crochets, and perhaps add a collar in nine rows of single crochet.