Juno 'Lite' Crochet Shrug Free Crochet Pattern

AH the joys of transitional weather are in the air. Layering season is officially here and so I could not help but to bring out the Shrug game. The Juno 'Lite' Crochet Shrug Free Crochet Pattern is a perfect layer as the weather varies in a single day.

One of my most popular patterns ever was my Juno Shrug that launched this little adventure so many years ago. So I thought it was time for a new lighter version for the Spring & Fall transitional weather I love so much. I teamed up with the fine folks at We Crochet to bring you this new updated Juno 'Lite' Crochet Shrug Free Crochet Pattern.

You can find the original Juno Shrug Free Crochet Pattern here and see why everyone loves the Juno so much.

The Juno 'Lite' Crochet Shrug Free Crochet Pattern brings you the same cozy comfort as the original Juno Shrug but in a lighter weight. The yarn I chose is the We Crochet Mighty Stitch.

The We Crochet Mighty Stitch. is a great bulky yarn because it is cozy but not overly dense in how it is spun. This allows for a great amount of breathability as you stitch along and is why it is a perfect fit for the Juno 'Lite' Crochet Shrug Free Crochet Pattern.

So grab some yarn and let’s get stitching!

SKILL LEVEL: Advanced Beginner
MATERIALS 
Yarn: WeCrochet Mighty Stitch Bulky 600 (690, 730) yds.
Bulky weight; 80% Acrylic, 20% Superwash Wool; 136 yd / 124 m per ball
Size L-11 / 8 mm Crochet Hook
Darning Needle
Tape Measure
Fasteners or safety pins
SIZES:  Small/Medium (Large/1X, 2X/3X)
GAUGE: 10 sts x 6 rows = 4” in hdc

ABBREVIATIONS:
fhdc - foundation half   double crochet
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet                                                                               
sc2tog = 2 single crochet  together
sts = stitches
RS = Right Side
WS = Wrong Side

PATTERN NOTES:
Shown in Small/Medium size
If you have trouble meeting gauge - you will need to add or remove stitches for your initial row to meet required width
You can then add rows to meet required length if needed.    
The stitch counts given in the pattern are based on the listed gauge, but it is very easy to substitute other weights of yarn. For the foundation row, simply work to the listed measurement, adding stitches as needed to meet this width.

PATTERN:
ROW 1: Fhdc x 102 (110, 134) or to approx 43 (48, 53)”.
ROW 2: Ch 1 (does NOT act as stitch), 102 (110, 134)  hdc across in back loop only, turn.  (RS)
ROW 3: Ch 1 (does NOT act as stitch), 102 (110, 134) hdc across, turn.  (WS)
ROWS 4 – 45 (48, 51): Repeat Rows 2 & 3 alternating,  or to approx. 29 (31, 33)”. 
ROW 46 (49, 52) : Ch 1 (does NOT act as stitch), 102 (110, 134) hdc

Fasten off leaving long tail of 12” or more.

ASSEMBLY
Fold your work in half with WS facing out, marrying the beginning fhdc & last hdc rows – this will be inside out now.
From the folded side: measure 6.5 (7.5, 8.5)” and place pin. This will be your armhole.
Begin working from where the folded corners of the fhdc & hdc rows meet and work sl st OR single crochet to marry the sides. 
Work up to your pin for the armhole. 
Fasten Off.
Repeat on the other side.

Turn right side out and lay your piece out in a diamond shape with armholes on either side. 

CUFFS:
ROUND 1: Ch 1, sc evenly all the way around armhole opening (approx 3 sc for every 2 rows), working sc2tog at seam, sl st to top of ch 1 to join.
ROUND 2: Ch 1 (does NOT act as stitch) hdc around, sl st to top of first hdc to join.
Fasten Off.
Repeat on the other side.

COLLAR:
Rejoin your yarn at top center of diamond shape - which will become the Neck
Place stitch marker on each side approx. 7” below sleeve seams.
ROUND 1: Ch 1, sc evenly to marker below the sleeve seam, * [2 sc in next], 1 sc in next 5 sts *, repeat * to * to second marker approx. 7 inches below sleeve seam on other side, evenly sc around to end,  sl st to top of ch 1 to join.
ROUND 2: Ch 1 (does NOT act as stitch) hdc around, sl st to top of first hdc to join.
Fasten Off. 
Weave in all ends.

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Nepal Textured Beanie Free Crochet Pattern

Whether it is for markets or for gifts or for myself, I truly love making hats. One of my favorites is the Nepal Textured Beanie Free Crochet Pattern because with a few simple tricks there is incredible texture!

The Nepal Textured Beanie Free Crochet Pattern is beginner friendly and always super popular when I do markets and events. Working from the bottom up, the Nepal Textured Beanie Free Crochet Pattern lets you decide the width of the band before you even get to the body so it is easily sized for children or adults.

One of the best things about the Nepal Textured Beanie Free Crochet Pattern is that you can easily adapt this pattern for any yarn weight by simply keeping the main body in the pattern multiples.

This little trick to customize the Nepal Textured Crochet Beanie Pattern is excellent if you decide to change up and use different weight yarns and different size hooks. Then this becomes more of a roadmap than exact pattern.

The Nepal Textured Beanie Free Crochet Pattern used my quick bottom up hat closure which you can see here in this step by step how to video tutorial.

Supply List:
Category 3 DK weight yarn – approx. 165 yrds
Crochet Hook Size H-8 / 5 mm
Stitch Marker
Large needle to weave ends

Stitches Used / Abbreviations:
fsc- Foundation Single Crochet
ch - Chain 
sc - Single Crochet 
hdc- Half Double Crochet
dc – Double Crochet
sp – Space
sl st – Slip Stitch
sc2tog – Single Crochet 2 Together

Pattern Notes:
Pattern has joined rows. You will ch 1 & turn for the main body of the hat

Hat Size:  
Completed measures: 19” band circumference / Height 9”  when following pattern
Fits Average Adult Size Head 21” – 23” using these pattern directions.
To adjust for smaller or larger size: make band to desired circumference – must be even number, multiple of 2, plus 1 for band rows.

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BAND:

Row 1: fsc x12  *** (alternate: ch 12, turn, ch 1 (acts as first sc), 11x sc across for total 12 sc incl ch 1) ***

Row 2 and on: turn, ch 1, 11x sc in back loop only

Rows 3 – 64: Repeat row 2 for average adult size head of 19” (or desired width)

Then, when band is at desired width:

Sl st to top of initial fsc from first row, then 10 sl across to attach the whole band to become a circle

DO NOT CUT YARN  // Turn to now work the body

HAT BODY:

Round 1: ch 1, sc all way around band for total 64 sc, then sl st to ch 1  

(If you adjust for smaller or larger band, this will increase – must be multiple of 2 for pattern)

Round 2:  ch 1, dc in same sp as ch 1, *skip one sc, [1sc, 1 dc] in next sc *; repeat  * to * all the way around to end leaving 1 sc left; skip last sc , sl st to ch 1 to complete Round.  Ch 1 and turn.

Round 3:  DC in same sp as ch 1, *skip next dc, [1sc, 1 dc]  in next sc *; repeat  * to * all the way around, sl st to ch 1 to complete Round. Then ch 1 and turn.

Rounds 4 – 22: Repeat Round 3  *** for slouchy style add rows here before going on ***

Round 23: DC in same sp as ch 1, *skip next dc, [1sc, 1 dc]  in next sc *; repeat  * to * around, sl st to ch 1 to complete Round. DO NOT TURN WHEN ROUND COMPLETE

Round 24: Ch 2 (acts as hdc), hdc around, sl st tp top of ch 1 to complete Round. Total of 64 hdc  (incl ch 2)

Round 25: ch 1, sc in next hdc, [sc2tog] around and sl st to top of ch 1 to complete Round.
Total  for Round 30 sc incl. ch 1  **this round should be stitched loosely**

Round 26:  ch 1, sc loosely in each st around, sl st to top of Ch 1 to complete Round.
Total  for Round 31 sc incl. ch 1

Cut yarn leaving approx. 8” tail to use for closing up the hat.

FINISHING:

Turn hat inside out.
Using tapestry needle, weave tail in and out of final round using diagram as a guide and creating a star shape. Pull taut, gathering together.
Turn hat right side out.
Using tail, seam up the hat peak. 

See my hat closing tutorial and tips here

Fasten off and weave in ends

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Lakefront Peplum Top Free Crochet Pattern

 We are so excited to bring you the Lakefront Peplum Top Free Crochet Pattern just in time for warm weather and summer outing! The Lakefront Peplum Top Free Crochet Pattern is a wonderful pattern for adventurous beginners looking to make shapely garments. The Peplum bottom has a subtle flair and you can easily modify the straps to suit any length.

Like the In The Loop Top Free Crochet Pattern, Lakefront Peplum Top Pattern was originally part of the 2019 Knitcrate Bonanza of Patterns and I am so excited to now be bringing it to you for free. Make the Lakefront Peplum Top Free Crochet Pattern with your favorite DK weight yarn.

You can always get the ad free pattern pdf here with full schematics too.

Sizes: Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X)
Finished Measurements
Bust: 32 (36.25, 40.5, 44.75, 49, 53.25, 57.5, 61.75)"

Supply List:
Category #3 DK yarn - 490 (580, 650, 730, 830, 910, 1150, 1270) yards
Crochet Hook Size H/ 5mm
Tapestry needle to weave ends
Tape Measure
Fasteners or safety pins

GAUGE: 4” sq  =  15 sts  x 11 rows  in hdc stitch

Stitches Used / Abbreviations:
fhdc – foundation half double crochet
ch – chain loop
dc – double crochet

hdc – half double crochet
sl st – slip stitch 
dc2tog – dc 2 together 
sp – space 
(RS) – Right Side 
(WS) – Wrong Side 

 NOTES:  
This pattern is written for Adult Woman Extra Small. (Sizes Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X in parentheses)
This top is intended to fit with up to two inches of positive ease.
This pattern is made in two panels, front & back.  
Front and back pieces are worked from the bottom up.
Each panel has a Right Side & Wrong Side

Assembly calls for Mattress Stitch Method, if you do not know this you can whip stitch instead. 
Block BEFORE assembly. See Stitch & Hustle Blog for my blocking tips

FRONT PANEL:
Row 1: Fhdc x 64 (72, 80, 88, 96, 104, 112, 120)) turn.

Row 2: Ch 2 (as first dc), 63 (71, 79, 87, 95, 103, 111, 119)x dc across for total 64 (72, 80, 88, 96, 104, 112, 120)) dc incl ch 2. (RS)
Row 3: Ch 1 (as first sc), 63 (71, 79, 87, 95, 103, 111, 119)x sc across for total 64 (72, 80, 88, 96, 104, 112, 120)) sc incl ch 1. (WS)
Rows 4 – 13: Repeat rows 2 & 3 alternating (ending with WS) 

SHAPE WAIST:

Row 14: Ch 2 (as first dc), [dc2tog] 2 times, 54 (62, 70, 78, 86, 94, 102, 110) x dc across 2x dc2tog, dc in last for total 60 (68, 76, 84, 92, 100, 108, 116) dc incl ch 2. (RS)

Row 15: Ch 1 (as first sc), 59 (67, 75, 83, 91, 99, 107, 115)x sc across for total 60 (68, 76, 84, 92, 100, 108, 116) sc incl ch 1. (WS)
Row 16: Ch 2 (as first dc), [dc2tog] 2 times, 46 (58, 66, 74, 82, 90, 98, 106) x dc across 2x dc2tog, dc in last for total 56 (64, 72, 80, 88, 96, 104, 112) dc incl ch 2. (RS)

CONTINUE TO BODICE:
Row 17: Ch 1 (as first sc), 55 (63, 71, 79, 87, 95, 103, 111)x sc across for total 56 (64, 72, 80, 88, 96, 104, 112) sc incl ch 1. (WS)
Row 18: Ch 2 (as first dc), 55 (63, 71, 79, 87, 95, 103, 111)x dc across for total 56 (64, 72, 80, 88, 96, 104, 112)dc incl ch 2. (RS)
Row 19: Ch 1 (as first sc), 55 (63, 71, 79, 87, 95, 103, 111)x sc across for total 56 (64, 72, 80, 88, 96, 104, 112) sc incl ch 1. (WS)
Rows 20 – 43: Repeat rows 18 & 19 alternating (ending with WS).

SHAPE ARMHOLE:
Row 1: Ch 2 (as first dc), [dc2tog] 2 times, dc across to last 5 stitches then [dc2tog] 2 times, dc in last; 4 stitches decreased, 52 (60, 68, 76, 84, 92, 100, 108) stitches remain (RS)

Row 2: Ch 1 (does NOT act as first sc), 52 (60, 68, 76, 84, 92, 100, 108)x sc across for total , 52 (60, 68, 76, 84, 92, 100, 108) sc 
Repeat Rows 1-2:  2 (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) more times for total of 44 (48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72) stitches remaining 

SHAPE NECK / MAKE FIRST STRAP:
Rows 1-2: Ch 1 (does NOT act as first sc), 44 (48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72) x sc across for total 44 (48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72) sc 

Row 3: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9) hdc, 30 (34, 36, 40, 42, 46, 48, 52) sc across, 7 (7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 10) hdc, turn.
Row 4: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) hdc, hdc2tog, hdc, TURN.

Row 5: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) hdc, hdc2tog TURN.

Rows 6 - 12 (12, 14, 16, 18, 18, 21, 24) *** OR TO DESIRED LENGTH*** : Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8)x hdc across, TURN. 

Fasten, leaving long tail for assembly (approx. 6 inches) 

CONTINUE SHAPING NECK / SECOND STRAP
Rejoin yarn at other side corner and work Rows 3-12 (12, 14, 16, 18, 18, 21, 24) *** OR TO DESIRED LENGTH***:  as for First Strap. 

BACK PANEL:
Work as for Front Panel through Row 2 of SHAPE NECK / MAKE STRAPS.
Fasten off back panel.

ASSEMBLY 
Marry your two panels with RS facing each other.  This is now inside out.

Using your stitch marker or fastener, pin sides of panels together at Row 1 beginning armhole shaping. Using mattress stitch method, attach the sides working from the bottom to the fastener on each side. After top is assembled 
TURN RIGHT SIDE OUT then
Using mattress stitch method, connect the straps on each side.
Weave in all ends. 

Sky Deck Cascading Knit Vest Free Knitting Pattern

The Sky Deck Cascading Vest Free Knitting Pattern is a wonderful beginner friendly pattern that can be made in any size to suit every style. The Sky Deck Cascading Vest Free Knitting Pattern was originally part of the 2019 Knitcrate Bonanza of Patterns and I am so excited to now be bringing it to you for free.

It features an incredibly soft DK yarn that was part of the 2019 September Knitcrate but you can use any DK you have on hand. Just be sure to block using wet blocking and I personally block this vest aggressively to get the most out of the drape and shape.

You can add a shawl pin to the front of The Sky Deck Cascading Vest to create a closed capelet look as well.

The Sky Deck Cascading Vest Free Knitting Pattern will give you a magnificent layer as the season change and is the knit sister to the Signal Cascading Vest Free Crochet Pattern.

Supply List:
Category #3 DK weight yarn, 600 (900, 1200, 1500, 1800) yd  
US 8 / 5 mm circular needles 40”
Place markers
Tapestry needle to weave ends
Stitch holder 
Fasteners or safety pins

Stitches Used / Abbreviations:
K – knit
P – purl
BO – Bind Off
CO – cast on
st(s)- stitch (es)
sm – slip marker
RS – Right Side
WS – wrong side

Sizes: XS - M (L-XXL, 1X-2X, 3X-4X, 5X-6X)
To Fit Bust: 32-38 (40-44, 46-50, 52-56, 58-60)”
Finished Measurements:
Width: 43 (47, 52, 58, 62)”
Length: 18 (19, 19, 20, 20)”

GAUGE BLOCKED: 4” sq  =  20 sts  x 18 rows  in stockinette stitch
NOTES:  
This pattern is meant to be stitched loosely creating an “open” fabric for drape
It is suggested to use a circular needle - but this is stitched flat back & forth, do not join.

PATTERN
CO 90 (95, 95, 100, 100) sts. 

Set up Row (RS): K20 sts, pm, k28 (30, 32, 34, 36) sts, pm, knit to end.
Begin working in Stockinette St, and work until piece measures 14 (15, 17, 19.5, 21)” from CO edge, ending with a WS row.
Right Armhole
Next Row (RS): Knit to marker, sm, BO 28 (30, 32, 34, 36) sts, sm, knit to end.
Next Row (WS): Purl to marker, sm, CO 28 (30, 32, 34, 36) sts, sm, purl to end.
Back
Continue in Stockinette St until piece measures 15 (17, 18, 19, 20)” from Right Armhole, ending with a WS row.
Left Armhole
Next Row (RS): Knit to marker, sm, BO 28 (30, 32, 34, 36) sts, sm, knit to end.
Next Row (WS): Purl to marker, sm, CO 28 (30, 32, 34, 36) sts, sm, purl to end.
Front Left Panel
Continue in Stockinette St until piece measures 14 (15, 17, 19.5, 21)” from Left Armhole, or 43 (47, 52, 58, 62)” from CO.
BO all sts. Block and weave in all ends.

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