Crochet Granny Square Shrug | EASY | The Crochet Crowd

This fall, I’ve been starting to see the granny shrug popping up on the crochet boards, so decided I needed to make one for myself. It looks like a big granny square, and I found a great “recipe” at Mariavalles Handmade that I used to put mine together. It’s quite a cozy sweater and an easy project to accomplish.
I decided that I did not want the typical granny square and wanted something a bit different for mine. I found this cool Granny Pillow on Yarnspirations and decided that it was the fun look I was going for in my granny shrug. And I just knew the Caron Cakes would be perfect for this project. This granny would also be a fun way to play with your own colors ideas if you would rather go that route.
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[@betty5804]

Made one of these for myself and my sister LOVED it, made one for her and now 3 people at her job want one! Instructions were easy to follow on this video! Thank you!

[@venitha11]

Hi from S Africa. Just came across ur video n I love the easy way you explained how to make this lovely crochet shrug. I am currently crocheting a large granny square, initially thought I was going to make a blanket out of it but now decided to turn it into a shrug since it’s not too large as yet. Thank you. 🙏

[@tinaszalek7163]

I love how you explain everything! May you always be online to make crocheting as easy as can be! Love and hugs !

[@kimkemeys9563]

Love this pattern. On my hook now with lion brand mandala ombre Happy.😊

[@ashleelarsen5002]

Ditto

[@patty2883]

Made this once before and loved it. Very easy. Now I have to get a Caron cake and do another. 😉

[@marigeobrien]

As always, you explain everything so clearly. I must have tried to make 5 of these-- and ripped them out, assuming I was mistaken. Why? Because the directions were so unclear and unnecessarily confusing (I wrote to the company that published the original pattern and told them what I thought of their directions. I felt they were unnecessarily difficult and badly explained.) Finally, I sorted it out (I was really determined) and have managed to make two, though not with this pattern, and am about to begin a third. I love them! They are warm and comfortable. I think of them as a modern-day shawl. You can actually use almost any type of stitch. It's basically a rectangle and, as you demonstrate, folded in half, lengthwise, then sown up about half way to form the arm holes. It's very simple. Also, by adjusting the size, you can make it shorter, like a Bolero jacket, or longer. There are so many variations and they're all brilliant! But, most of all, understanding the concept is essential-- and you explain it beautifully. As usual. ;)

[@aliciasloan2579]

Marige OBrien I totally agree I went to read the pattern an it was so confusing I was going to give up cause I have slow WiFi on my phone but I stuck it threw the tutorial an i always love how he teaches very easy to make an he tell you how to make it even if you don't know how to crochet very well (I really agree that you should let them know how bad there instructions are )

[@efbellitti9812]

Thank you!! Awesome easy pattern. I love it! Made some pockets for my phone and such, some light things. I absolutely love it very simple

[@aneelab4803]

I'm imagining Mikey teaching math! Students would be riveted and interested in learning. Excellent instruction methods and attitude!

[@Mslplover77]

I made this for my teenage daughter in a brown variegated yarn from RHSS, she loves it.

[@koookeeez]

thank you sooooooo much for sharing this. ive been trying to figure out the geometry of this thing ever since I saw a gray one on facebook. finally had the light bulb moment!!!!! THANKS!

[@traceyhooper6247]

The pattern is super easy.i have tried so many and this is the only one that makes any sense .thanks so much for doing it.

[@vanessajohnson1944]

Loved working this style of granny stitch and finished my shrug just recently. Hoping to wear it often around the campfire while camping this season. May need to make another and use up stash yarns! Thanks for the excellent tutorial.

[@lynetteperry3559]

that is so lovely i am always making granny squaresi will be making your pattern it is lovely

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Thanks so much 😊

[@Naptrualmelody]

I really enjoyed the video. You explained well. Thank you.

[@lindaa2476]

Thank you, I think I may be brave enough to try this!

[@aprilmcarthur4250]

I love this idea I actually made a round small blanket and changed it into a shrug using your method!

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

That's innovative April! Good stuff!

[@TinaHarris]

Thank you. I'm looking forward to making this one.

[@martinosharon]

Love this. 😍

[@eleanormorris6774]

Great granny.

[@eleanormorris6774]

But you talked to fast to follow. Won't be able to make one for that reason. Thk u

[@princesspudd2520]

It was very beautiful and I would like to try it

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Thank you. Enjoy.

[@Emy-Emz]

I am going to make this for my toddler. I wonder if one Caron baby cake would be enough. I am going to make her 4 of these in different colors. Sweet roll bubble pop, Caron baby cakes in mint and one in Violet, and one in frosted pansies. She is going to look so cute ❤

[@sis5426]

love it..!! I will do it but with another yarn because we do not have this yarn (caron cakes) here in Brazil but I will find one similar to it. Thank you very much for your tutorials, always very well explanained. Regards from Sue ( Brazil).

[@danicaeldancataldo9271]

Que lindo lo hare lo encontre encantador soy de Quillota Chile

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Muchas gracias. Hola de vuelta de Canadá. - Thanks so much. Hey back from Canada.

[@MapuiTbc]

gorgeous

[@tonchobg652]

love this

[@Hectanooga1]

Good demo Mikey!

[@michellescrochetcreations2875]

been wanting to make one, thank you mikey I do better by watching your videos@!!

[@rosemarygerrard364]

I have been looking for a easy Shrug pattern to make with the Caron cake yarn. The Modern Granny Square stitch looks like the perfect one. Thank you Mikey for being such a good instructor. 😊👍

[@fabulousmarilyn3.088]

Here's what I'm thinking buy at least four caron cakes to begin with I'm a plus size, I'm thinking to continue crocheting the square until I think it might fit, I could fold it the way Mikey has here in the demonstration place pins or markers where fit to sleeeve and go from there. I don't know, does that make sense to anyone.

[@7436raven]

Yes it makes sense! I bought Caron Big cakes! I bought 2 and I'll get more if I need them. I'm a big woman.

[@zoilabriones7323]

Hola me encantó muchas gracias bendiciones

[@mariaellinara2447]

THANK YOU!!

[@rina139]

Crochet more shrugs ❤❤❤❤

[@karencatone5609]

Thank you for the video! The link in the comments brings you to a mock cable hat pattern though. I was trying to get to the written pattern to find out how much yarn is needed. Thank you!

[@jessintn]

Karen Catone the link may be fixed now. it pulled this up for me.

[@karenlyons2007]

Still goes to the hat pattern

[@jessintn]

Karen Baughman Lyons lol it goes to the granny square shrug for me. that's strange.

[@jessintn]

I just tried it from a different device and it goes to the granny square shrug pattern on it, too.

[@karencatone3182]

Glad I'm not the only one. Thought I was crazy lol

[@christinawilliams8140]

Is it possible to maybe use a bigger hook, like a K to make it not as thick or heavy? Something you can wear in spring and summer...

[@virginiaclough5128]

try using a lighter weight yarn---- sport yarn is nice .... or even baby weight.....and a size H hook.... mine turned out great !

[@crystalinks1367]

how many cakes does it take to make one?

[@christinawilliams8140]

I'm a 2x to 3x. How many cakes will i need to use?

[@Art-FullyScrappinSandraVelk]

Can I adapt any Granny Square pattern into a Shrug similar to this? I have a few extra 12" Granny Squares that start with a flower motif in the center. I would like to continue the basic stitches you show here with one of them to make a shrug.. Just wondering if there is such a difference that it may off center in the process. I wish I could ad a pic to this feed. Hope my question makes sense. Still new to larger projects. Just trying to go outside the box,so to speak.

[@jenniferneasham1531]

Sandra Gagnier yes you can use any square. It’s a great pattern.

[@sarahbennett9653]

Looking at the written pattern, I notice it says after the 6th round to do work a stitch into the spaces between the double crochets, and also that the last round is different as well. I am AWFUL at reading patterns. Where can I find this? I have now done my whole square and just realized the written pattern is different from round 6 on…. And that the last round is different. Please help!

[@leeshadevine2161]

I have made this

[@lorihocking9077]

Can this pattern be used to crochet a throw or baby blanket. If so, when and how would you change colors? Thanks in advance.

[@leiamar84]

Wasn't this the same pattern featured on CrochetbyAnoo's channel a couple of months ago?

[@fabulousmarilyn3.088]

Mikey, Hello could you do a mandala vest circular tutorial pretty please as well

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

I don't have a partner in crochet that has a free pattern available that I can legally use. I'm sorry.

[@fabulousmarilyn3.088]

The Crochet Crowd okay, thanks for getting back so quickly. bless you

[@loritonn4109]

I'm using a I hook and Caron Simply soft yarn, would that make my square larger than what your making?

[@mariab.1997]

Why do you fold it wrong side/back side out?

[@elianequeiroz8545]

amei parabéns

[@terribailey8483]

can l use mandala yarn for this granny square shrug need to know thank you

[@lindagiacomozzi4477]

What color caron cakes are you using on the model and how many did it take to make the medium size

[@sanaabbas6669]

How many caron cakes we need for this patteren

[@Lcarlin501]

Hi Mikey will I be able to add a hood on this shrug? Love ur tutorials. I learned a lot from u. I learned to crochet by seeing ur tutorials thank u so much. Ur an awesome teacher.

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Yeah I think you could wing something to make a hood. Try it.

[@Lcarlin501]

Hi Mikey how many Caron cakes do I need to make this shrug? I am sorry if I missed it if u did mentioned it on the beginning of the video. Love ur tutorials. I learned a lot from seeing ur tutorials.

[@MyNameIsZura]

Luz Carlin the pattern calls for 4 cakes

[@florencebeakhurst8138]

Luz Carlin is a lovely

[@korieleonhart1465]

how many caron cake balls does this project need?

[@fabulousmarilyn3.088]

Hey guys are the sweet rolls as soft as the caron cakes, JoAnn's has sweet rolls for $3.99 each, regular $5.99 each not bad. Im in WDC

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

No, it's not the same type of yarn. Caron Cakes have 20% wool which makes the strands thicker. There is a lot more yardage on a Caron Cake as well. The wool inside the product makes it much softer than just 100% acrylic that is used in Sweet Roll.

[@virginiaclough5128]

Lionbrand has Mandala balls much similar to Caron Cakes----- nice to work with as well

[@emannaguib810]

Hi mikey . I want to ask about the number of the Squares for xl how l can count it.? 🌷🌷🌷

[@karielacey4335]

What would the measurement be for a child? Ages 12 for example Or would the extra small be ok without the child swimming in it? Thx in advance

[@sanaabbas6669]

Hi. I can't find a written pattern. If I click on the written pattern it doesn't giving me any. Please help.

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

We have a website down issue at the moment. It's not you, it's us. I'm sorry.

[@katrinaw.6196]

how many cakes did it require for this one?

[@fabulousmarilyn3.088]

this also can be done with the old granny square as well, right.

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Yep

[@dennisjohnson7363]

How much yarn needed to make the shrug?

[@k.d.glover8220]

How many cakes were used to make the shrug?

[@MyNameIsZura]

K.D. Glover the pattern calls for 4 cakes

[@staceyhetrick9786]

Can you use any granny square?

[@debbiebarlow9131]

Stacey Hetrick u can i have made one with the normal 3 DC no chain between...it was really heavy...i also used worsted weight yarn

[@fabulousmarilyn3.088]

Mikey, will this fit an xxl, do you or anyone know please

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Yes it should. The model size is too big for the girl wearing it. We realized it was meant for XXL.

[@zecklin8171971]

I went on to yarnspirations and I can not find the printable pattern for this tutorial. Has it been removed.

[@mariab.1997]

My reply is a year late but here goes. This is from the old The Crochet Crowd site, before Mikey was on yarnspirations. You can still find it. The free modern granny ebook has this pattern in it and you can get it here: thecrochetcrowd.com/crochet-mg-modern-granny-patterns-ebook-jeanne-steinhilber/

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Get the free pattern at thecrochetcrowd.com/crochet-modern-granny-shrug/ Right Handed Tutorial is kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmXRfIuZm5p4rqc Left Handed Tutorial is kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYvEh59npq6hjbc

[@sonyacooper7519]

how many rounds of granny square do u have 2 do b4 u do the boarder.

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

I worked mine into a 41" square. Not sure have many rounds that is since this is not a typical granny square. ~ Jeanne

[@sonyacooper7519]

1 more ? did u just use 1 ball

[@christieallen3916]

your samlpe piece canbe used for a Barbie doll

[@stacylamb980]

I really want to follow these videos but I get frustrated and mess it up. I have created other projects and tutorial by other vloggers and do not have a pro blemishes. I love your projects but I can't get it right.

[@margaretseabrook7981]

why do all my granny squares look misshapen and not flat

[@debbiebarlow9131]

Margaret Seabrook if u turn every round it dont look misshaped...idk if that will work with this style of granny

[@margaretseabrook7981]

With this style of granny I think it will muck up the color pattern. Thank you for the tip, I'll do that for the next shrug

[@mermaideverything4590]

4th viewer first commenter!!! #earlysquad