Free Pattern: Enchanted Forest Moss Shrug with Sleeves

Free Pattern: Enchanted Forest Moss Shrug with Sleeves

Introduction

Step into a mystical woodland with the Enchanted Forest Moss Shrug, featuring intricate leaf motifs and a textured, earthy design. This beautiful shrug is perfect for adding a touch of nature-inspired elegance to your wardrobe. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this pattern will guide you through every step to create your very own enchanted piece.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight, 100% wool in deep forest green
• Crochet Hook: 5.5 mm crochet hook
• Gauge: 14 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches in moss stitch

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Foundation Chain

Begin by making a foundation chain of 120 stitches. Ensure that your chain is not twisted. Once you have your chain, join it with a slip stitch (sl st) to form a circle. Be careful not to twist the chain when joining.

2. Rounds 1-5: Moss Stitch

For the next five rounds, you will work in moss stitch. To do this:

• Round 1: Chain 1 (this does not count as a stitch), then work a single crochet (sc) in the first stitch. Chain 1, skip the next stitch, and repeat this pattern (sc, ch1) around. Join with a sl st to the first sc.
• Rounds 2-5: Repeat the same moss stitch pattern as Round 1. Remember to join each round with a sl st to the first sc.

3. Round 6: Leaf Motif

In Round 6, you will begin to create the leaf motifs:

• Work 5 double crochets (dc) in the next chain 1 space. This creates the leaf shape.
• Skip the next 2 stitches and work a single crochet in the next stitch.
• Repeat this pattern around the entire round, ensuring that you finish with a single crochet in the last stitch. Join with a sl st to the top of the first dc.

4. Rounds 7-10: Continue Moss Stitch

For Rounds 7 to 10, continue working in moss stitch:

• Follow the same moss stitch pattern as before, incorporating a leaf motif every 4th round. This means you will work the leaf motif in Round 10.

5. Sleeves

To create the sleeves, follow these steps:

• Attach your yarn to the armhole area of the shrug.
• Work in moss stitch for 20 rounds. Be sure to maintain the same stitch pattern.
• Every 4th round, decrease by 1 stitch to taper the sleeve slightly. To decrease, simply work the last two stitches of the round together.

6. Finishing Touches

To finish your Enchanted Forest Moss Shrug:

• Complete the last round of the shrug with a round of reverse single crochet (reverse sc) for a beautiful edging. To do this, insert your hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over again, and pull through both loops on your hook.

Your Enchanted Forest Moss Shrug is now complete! Enjoy wearing your beautiful, nature-inspired creation and embrace the elegance of the forest.