Stole’n Cuddles Faux Fur Shrug – Free Crochet Pattern
When browsing in my local Hobbycraft store recently, I came across the Chinchilla yarn from James C Brett (aff). Whilst I don’t often work with ‘fashion’ yarns, I could not resist giving this a try as I’ve never felt a yarn so soft and cuddly – there was no way I could leave this on the shelf!
As if it were planned, the previous day I had seen a beautiful faux fur Scarf / Stole / Shrug (I’m never when one turns into the next!) and I knew straight away that this was what I wanted to recreate.
After playing round with a couple of swatches, I worked up a stitch pattern that would leave one side flat (this is the side which goes on the inside round your neck) and the other side curved, allowing it to sit flush on your shoulders.
When worn with a simple jacket it has the added effect of looking like a fur collar (and is just as cosy!)
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This was such a soft and easy yarn to work with, though it was a bit of an exercise in blind crochet as you can’t see your stitches so you have to feel your way!
Even so, the scarf takes only around an hour to make so if you need a quick gift for someone, this is perfect. It’s so soft and cuddly, I never want to take it off!
Without further ado, here’s the pattern so get stuck in!
Pattern Notes
- This pattern uses U.S crochet terms
- The pattern is worked end to end length ways in half double crochet, using ch1 turning chains which do not count as stitches
- Gauge is not important for this pattern (approximate finished size is listed below)
- Numbers in brackets at the end of the row represent the number of stitches in that row and are given only where there is a change in the stitch count
- This pattern is suitable for a confident beginner – the pattern is simple but the yarn makes it hard to see the stitches!
Materials
- 2x100g balls, 140yds, 132m, James C Brett Chinchilla (aff) (I used shade CH05, Badger)
- 10mm hook
Finished Measurements
Thie finished scarf measures approximately 120cm (48in) long by 20cm (8in) wide at the widest point.
Stitches and Abbreviations (U.S terms)
- ch = chain
- hdc = half double crochet (U.K. half treble)
- Hdc2tog = half double crochet 2 together (see special Stitches)
- st = stitches
Half double crochet 2 together (hdc2tog)
For this pattern, hdc2tog is worked as follows:
Yo, insert hook, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), insert hook into next st, yo, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), yo, pull through all 4 loops.
The Pattern
Using James C Brett Chinchilla and a 10mm hook, Ch 8
Row 1: 1hdc in 2nd ch from hook and next 6 ch, turn (7)
Row 2-3: Ch1 (does not count as st here or throughout), 1hdc in the next 7 sts, turn
Row 4: Ch1, 1hdc in the next 6 sts, 2hdc in the last st, turn (8)
Row 5-7: Ch1, 1hdc in the next 8 sts, turn
Row 8: Ch1, 1hdc in the next 7 sts, 2hdc in the last st, turn (9)
Row 9-11: Ch1, 1hdc in the next 9 sts, turn
Row 12: Ch1, 1hdc in the next 8 sts, 2hdc in the last st, turn (10)
Row 13-15: Ch1, 1hdc in the next 10 sts, turn
Row 16: Ch1, 1hdc in the next 9 sts, 2hdc in the last st, turn (11)
Row 17-19: Ch1, 1hdc in the next 11 sts, turn
Row 20: Ch1, 1hdc in the next 10 sts, 2hdc in the last st, turn (12)
Row 21-23: Ch1, 1hdc in the next 12 sts, turn
Row 24: Ch1, 1hdc in the next 11 sts, 2hdc in the last st, turn (13)
Row 25-27: Ch1, 1hdc in the next 13 sts, turn
Row 28: Ch1, 1hdc in the next 12 sts, 2hdc in the last st, turn (14)
Row 29-33: Ch1, 1hdc in the next 14 sts, turn
Row 34: Ch1, 1hdc in the next 12 sts, hdc2tog, turn (13)
Row 35-37: Ch1, 1hdc in the next 13 sts, turn
Row 38: Ch1, 1hdc in the next 11 sts, hdc2tog, turn (12)
Row 39-41: Ch1, 1hdc in the next 12 sts, turn
Row 42: Ch1, 1hdc in the next 10 sts, hdc2tog, turn (11)
Row 43-45: Ch1, 1hdc in the next 11 sts, turn
Row 46: Ch1, 1hdc in the next 9 sts, hdc2tog, turn (10)
Row 47-49: Ch1, 1hdc in the next 10 sts, turn
Row 50: Ch1, 1hdc in the next 8 sts, hdc2tog, turn (9)
Row 51-53: Ch1, 1hdc in the next 9 sts, turn
Row 54: Ch1, 1hdc in the next 7 sts, hdc2tog, turn (8)
Row 55-57: Ch1, 1hdc in the next 8 sts, turn
Row 58: Ch1, 1hdc in the next 6 sts, hdc2tog, turn (7)
Row 59-61: Ch1, 1hdc in the next 7 sts, turn
Fasten off and sew or weave in ends
I put this straight on and went out for a bike ride in the autumn sunshine!
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Happy hooking
Dx
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I really love all of your work. You are truly blessed. I’m trying really hard to learn on youtube videos but I love your teaching style! I hope to follow your style. i just became a grandmother for the first time. I’m a beginner so I do the granny squares but I’m attempting other patterns and I find myself frustrated at times. I feel there is much deception on youtube. They do the videos and say the pattern is below but when you go there it is not. They speak really fast and turn the work and proceed with out really showing but just talking. I don’t mind buying stuff from youtubers but as you said, don’t try to trick me. God Bless you!
Thank you for your kind words! I’m so glad you’ve been able to follow along ok and that I could help you. It can be really tough when you get started (I learned from YouTube mostly too) but keep practicing and you’ll get there!!!
And congratulations on becoming a grandmother!! 😊