Festive Holly Crochet Shrug: Your DIY Holiday Fashion Statement

Embrace the holiday spirit with this enchanting Holly Crochet Shrug pattern! Perfect for adding a touch of festive cheer to your wardrobe, this beautiful cropped cardigan features intricate granny square motifs adorned with classic holly leaves and berries. It’s a charming and unique piece that will make you shine at any seasonal gathering or as a cozy, handmade gift.

Craft Your Own Holiday Magic with This Cropped Cardigan

Unlock your creativity and crochet a wearable piece of art that radiates holiday warmth. This cropped shrug offers a delightful blend of traditional granny square appeal and modern festive flair. Its open, airy design makes it a versatile layer, while the whimsical holly embellishments ensure you’re perfectly dressed for Christmas, New Year’s, or any winter celebration.

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Crochet Pattern: Festive Holly Crochet Shrug: Your DIY Holiday Fashion Statement

Materials

Worsted Weight Yarn (approx. 400-500 yards) in Cream
Fingering Weight Yarn (small amount) in Emerald Green for embroidery
Crochet Hook, 4.0mm (G/6)
Small Red Glass Seed Beads (approx. 50-70 beads)
Tapestry Needle
Sewing Needle and Thread (to match Cream and for beads)
Scissors

Abbreviations

ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
tr: treble crochet
sk: skip
sp: space
rep: repeat
MR: Magic Ring
Puff St: Puff Stitch

Instructions

Part 1: The Starburst Granny Square Motif (Make 14-18 in Cream Yarn)

Round 1 (Center Puff): In a MR, ch 2 (does not count as st). *[Yarn over, insert hook into ring, pull up loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops] 3 times, yarn over, pull through all 4 loops on hook (Puff Stitch made).* Ch 1. Make 7 more Puff Sts, each separated by ch 1. Sl st to top of first Puff St to join. (8 Puff Sts, 8 ch-1 sps)

Round 2 (Shells): Sl st into first ch-1 sp. Ch 3 (counts as dc), (2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in same ch-1 sp. *Sl st into next Puff St, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 sp.* Rep from * 6 more times. Sl st to top of beg ch 3. (8 Shells with ch-1 sp at center, 8 sl sts between Shells)

Round 3 (Squaring): Sl st into the ch-1 sp of the first shell. Ch 3 (counts as dc), (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same ch-1 sp (this is your first corner). *[Ch 1, sk sl st, 3 dc into the ch-1 sp of the next shell, ch 1, sk sl st]. (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in the ch-1 sp of the following shell (next corner).* Rep from * 2 more times. Ch 1, sk sl st, 3 dc into the ch-1 sp of the next shell, ch 1, sk sl st. Sl st to top of beg ch 3. (4 corners, 4 sides with a 3 dc cluster each).

Fasten off and weave in ends for each motif.

Part 2: Joining the Motifs

Arrange your completed motifs to form the shrug:

Back Panel: Join 6 motifs in a 3×2 grid (3 motifs wide, 2 motifs high).
Front Right Panel: Join 4 motifs in a 2×2 grid.
Front Left Panel: Join 4 motifs in a 2×2 grid.

Use a single crochet (sc) join on the wrong side for a neat seam. Place two motifs with wrong sides together. Insert hook through both loops of corresponding stitches on both motifs and sc. Continue along the edges to be joined.

Assembly:

Lay out your Back Panel.
Position the Front Left and Front Right Panels, aligning their inner edges with the outer edges of the Back Panel.
Join the top edges of the Front Panels to the top corners of the Back Panel for the shoulders, leaving a gap for the neck.
Join the outer edges of the Front Panels to the sides of the Back Panel, leaving armholes (approx. 1-2 motifs high depending on desired fit) unjoined.

Part 3: Edging

Bottom Scallop Border: Join cream yarn with a sl st to a bottom corner. *Ch 1, sk 2 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next st, sk 2 sts, sc in next st.* Rep from * along the entire bottom edge. Sl st to join.

Front Opening & Neckline Border: Join cream yarn with a sl st at the bottom of a front panel. Ch 1, work sc evenly all along the front opening edge and around the neckline. Work 2 sc into the side of each dc stitch/row, and 1 sc into the top of each sc/stitch, ensuring a flat edge. Sl st to join. Fasten off.

Part 4: Embellishments (Holly Leaves & Berries)

Holly Leaves (Emerald Green Yarn): Using your tapestry needle and Emerald Green fingering weight yarn, surface embroider small holly leaf shapes onto approximately 1-2 motifs per panel (or as desired). Create a simple leaf outline by stitching a few radiating lines for the veins.

Holly Berries (Red Beads): Using your sewing needle and thread, carefully sew 2-3 small red glass seed beads in clusters near each embroidered holly leaf to represent berries. Secure tightly.

Weave in all remaining loose ends. Your festive Holly Crochet Shrug is complete!