This crochet fishnet shrug is the perfect lightweight layering piece for every season. Designed with an airy mesh pattern, it is both stylish and practical, giving you a breezy garment that can be worn over dresses, tops, or casual outfits.
Crochet Fishnet Shrug
The pattern is beginner-friendly, requiring only simple stitches to create a rectangular panel that is folded and seamed into shape. You can easily customize the size by adjusting the starting chain length or adding rows for a longer fit. Whether you want a casual bolero for everyday wear or an elegant cover-up for special occasions, this versatile design offers endless possibilities for personalization.
Materials
- Crochet Hook Size: 5.0 mm
- Yarn of choice
- Scissors and tapestry needle for finishing
- Measurement: Chain length should run from shoulder past elbow to desired sleeve length (example uses 35 chains)
Crocheting the Main Body
Foundation
- Make a slip knot
- Chain the required number of stitches (example 35)
- Hold the last chain made
- Chain 3 more to count as the first double crochet
- Double crochet in the held chain (4th from hook)
- Continue with double crochet in every chain across
Starting the Fishnet Pattern
- Chain 4 to count as double crochet plus chain space
- Turn work
- Skip the next stitch
- Double crochet into the following stitch
- Chain 1 skip 1 stitch double crochet in the next stitch
- Repeat across the row
Beyond Repeating the Mesh
- Chain 4 to count as double crochet plus chain space
- Turn work
- Double crochet on top of the double crochet from the previous row
- Chain 1 double crochet on the next double crochet
- Repeat across the row
Length Completion
- Continue repeating Row 3 until the piece measures from one wrist across the back to the other wrist
- Example uses 65 rows total for about 39 inches
Assembly and Finishing
- Lay the rectangle flat and fold in half lengthwise so the fold is the center back
- Measure the shoulder opening length you want (example 7 inches)
- Seam the sides together from the outer edges up to the shoulder measurement mark leaving armholes open
- Optional add embellishments such as crocheted flowers on the cuffs
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