Free Mohair Crochet Cropped Shrug Pattern With Long Skinny Sleeves

This Mohair Tie Front Shrug Crochet Pattern is a construction-based design that gives you the exact look of a trendy cropped shrug without locking you into strict row-by-row stitch counts. It’s built from the neckline down using a raglan-style yoke, so you can try it on as you go and adjust the fit for your shoulders, upper bust, sleeve depth, and overall length.

Crochet Cropped Mohair Shrug

The body stays short and open in the front, making it the perfect layering piece over tanks, slip dresses, fitted tees, and party tops. The long skinny sleeves balance the cropped shape, and the contrasting edging pulls everything together for a finished, boutique look. If you want an adaptable mohair shrug that you can repeat in different colors and lengths, this pattern is designed to be customizable while still giving you a clear roadmap from start to finish.

Materials

• Mohair yarn in 2 to 4 colors
• Optional smooth yarn for edging if you want a cleaner border
• Crochet hook that gives you a fabric you like with mohair
• Stitch markers or scrap yarn for marking corners and underarms
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Measuring tape
• Optional buttons if you prefer buttons instead of ties

Stitches Used

• Chain
• Slip stitch
• Single crochet
• Double crochet
• Half double crochet
• Increase and decrease by adding or removing stitches evenly
• Optional ribbing methods if you want cuffs or neckline shaping

Finished Fit and Style Notes

• The shrug is cropped and open in the front
• Sleeves are long and narrow
• The fit is driven by shoulder width, underarm depth, and sleeve circumference
• Color changes are intentionally not perfectly uniform to create a fun handmade stripe look

Size and Custom Fit Guide

• Measure shoulder to shoulder across the back
• Measure upper bust around the body under the armpits
• Measure underarm depth from shoulder seam area to underarm
• Measure arm circumference at bicep and wrist
• Measure sleeve length from underarm to wrist
• Decide crop length from underarm down to where you want the shrug to end

Gauge and Fabric Feel

• Work a small swatch in your chosen stitch to check drape
• If fabric is too stiff, use a larger hook
• If fabric is too open, use a smaller hook
• Mohair blooms after blocking, so keep your stitch definition simple

Color Change Plan

• Prepare 2 to 4 colors
• Change colors whenever you feel like it for a random stripe effect
• Keep changes close together for a busy look
• Keep longer sections for a calmer look
• Always secure color changes tightly because mohair can slip

Neckline and Raglan Yoke

Start at the Neckline

• Make a slip knot
• Chain a length that comfortably fits around the neckline you want
• Join into a ring with a slip stitch, making sure chain is not twisted
• Chain 1 to begin the first round

Establish the Base Round

• Work an even round of stitches around the neckline ring
• Keep stitches relaxed for comfort
• Slip stitch to join at the end of the round

Mark Raglan Points

• Divide your stitches into sections
• Assign stitches for front left, sleeve left, back, sleeve right, front right
• Place a stitch marker at each raglan corner where sections meet
• Ensure the back section is widest
• Ensure each sleeve section has enough stitches to cover upper arm width

Work Raglan Increase Rounds

• Work around the yoke and increase at each raglan marker
• At each marker, add extra stitches to create the raglan line
• Keep increases consistent on every round for steady growth
• Continue trying on to check shoulder fit and underarm depth
• Continue until the yoke reaches your underarm level

Adjust Front Opening

• Keep the shrug open in the front by working back and forth in rows if desired
• If working in rows, turn at the end of each row
• Keep edges neat by working edge stitches consistently
• Make sure both front panels grow evenly

Separate Sleeves and Body

Identify Underarm Join Points

• Put on the piece or hold it up to your body
• Confirm that sleeve openings sit at your underarms
• Adjust with extra yoke rounds if needed for comfort

Create Underarm Chains

• Work across the first front panel to the sleeve marker
• Skip the sleeve stitches temporarily
• Chain 18 stitches to bridge the underarm gap
• Attach the chain to the back section after the sleeve stitches
• Continue across the back to the next sleeve
• Skip the second sleeve stitches temporarily
• Chain 18 stitches again to bridge the second underarm gap
• Continue across the remaining front panel

Check Fit After Separation

• Put the shrug on again
• Confirm that the body fits smoothly under the arms
• Confirm that the armholes are not too tight or too loose
• If too tight, increase underarm chain length slightly
• If too loose, reduce underarm chain length slightly

Cropped Body

Work the Body Rows

• Continue working back and forth across the body only
• Keep stitch pattern simple for mohair texture
• Maintain the open front by not joining the front edges together
• Continue for a short cropped length
• Try on and stop at your preferred crop point

Step 10 Add Bottom Border

• Join edging yarn at the bottom edge
• Work one steady round or row of edging stitches
• Keep edging tension firm but not tight
• Repeat another edging round if you want a thicker border
• Fasten off and weave in ends

Sleeves

Rejoin Yarn at Armhole

• Attach yarn at the underarm chain for the first sleeve
• Work stitches evenly around the sleeve opening
• Place a marker at the start of the round

Build the Sleeve in the Round

• Crochet in continuous rounds or joined rounds
• Keep sleeve narrow by avoiding large increases
• If you want shaping, decrease slightly every few rounds
• Continue until sleeve reaches desired length

Shape the Wrist

• Reduce stitches gradually if you want a tighter cuff
• Keep decreases even so the sleeve stays smooth
• Finish with a few rounds of edging in a contrasting color
• Fasten off and weave in ends

Step 14 Repeat for Second Sleeve

• Attach yarn at the second armhole
• Work the sleeve in the same way
• Match sleeve length by measuring as you go
• Finish and weave in ends

Edging and Neckline Finish

Neckline Edging

• Attach edging yarn at the neckline edge
• Work one round of single crochet for structure
• Add a second round if you want a bolder look
• Keep stitches even so neckline lays flat

Front Edge Edging

• Attach edging yarn at one front bottom corner
• Work evenly up the front edge to the neckline
• Continue around the neckline if desired
• Work down the other front edge
• Ensure both sides match in stitch count and tension
• Fasten off and weave in ends

Tie Front or Button Closure

Make Ties Option

• Decide where you want the ties to sit on the front panels
• Attach yarn and chain a long tie length
• Work back down the chain with slip stitches for strength
• Fasten off securely
• Repeat for the other side tie
• Test that ties do not snag too much on mohair

Buttons Option

• Choose button placement on one front edge
• Mark positions evenly
• Create button loops on the opposite side using chains
• Reinforce loops with slip stitches or single crochet
• Sew buttons securely
• Test closure for comfort

Finishing

Weave Ends and Block

• Weave in all ends carefully to avoid bulk
• Lightly steam block or wet block depending on yarn
• Shape sleeves straight and smooth while drying
• Let mohair bloom naturally
• Final try on and adjust tie length or button placement if needed

Notes for Success

• Try on often during the yoke and after sleeve separation
• Keep your stitch pattern simple because mohair hides detail
• Use edging to clean up any uneven front edges
• If the shrug pulls at the underarm, add a few more yoke rounds or lengthen the underarm chain
• If sleeves feel too wide, add gentle decreases as you go