Colour Me Happy Shrug in West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab - Downloadable PDF

Colour Me Happy Granny Square Shrug by Cassie Ward – Crochet Pattern Summary

The Colour Me Happy Granny Square Shrug is a vibrant, wearable crochet accessory designed by Cassie Ward and worked in West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab DK yarn. This downloadable PDF pattern produces a cheerful, colourwork shrug constructed from classic granny squares joined together, creating a garment that sits across the shoulders and wraps around the arms. It is rated as an intermediate skill level project, making it ideal for crocheters who are comfortable with basic stitches and are ready to explore colourwork and garment construction.

What Is Being Made

The finished garment is a granny square shrug — a relaxed, open-style wrap that covers the shoulders and upper body while leaving the front open. It is designed to be worn flat and features sleeve seams, making it a true wearable garment rather than a simple shawl or wrap. The shrug is available in four sizes:

• Small (S): To fit bust 71–76 cm, sleeve seam 28 cm, length to shoulder 35 cm
• Medium (M): To fit bust 81–86 cm, sleeve seam 30 cm, length to shoulder 37 cm
• Large (L): To fit bust 91–97 cm, sleeve seam 31 cm, length to shoulder 39 cm
• Extra Large (XL): To fit bust 102–107 cm, sleeve seam 33 cm, length to shoulder 42 cm

The colourful palette and granny square construction give this shrug a bold, joyful aesthetic that lives up to its name. The multicolour design uses a neutral base shade complemented by a range of vivid accent colours, resulting in a finished piece that is eye-catching and wearable across seasons.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern is written specifically for West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab DK, a high-quality DK weight yarn. Six colourways are used in total, each assigned a letter designation within the pattern:

• Colour A – Stormy Grey (373): 4 [5:6:7] x 100g skeins — the primary background colour used throughout
• Colour B – Citrus Yellow (229): 1 x 100g skein across all sizes
• Colour C – Very Berry (647): 1 x 100g skein across all sizes
• Colour D – Zesty Orange (476): 1 x 100g skein across all sizes
• Colour E – Deep Teal (716): 1 x 100g skein across all sizes
• Colour F – Thistle Purple (717): 1 x 100g skein across all sizes

The accent colours (B through F) each require only a single skein regardless of size, while the quantity of Stormy Grey increases with the size of the garment. This makes the pattern relatively economical for the accent shades while the neutral grey provides structure and cohesion across the design.

Because the pattern is written for DK weight yarn, crochet hook sizes vary by size to achieve the correct tension and drape. The recommended hooks are as follows:

• Size S: 3.5mm (UK9 / US E4) and 4.5mm (UK7 / US 7) crochet hooks
• Size M: 4mm (UK8 / US G6) and 5mm (UK6 / US H8) crochet hooks
• Size L: 4.5mm (UK7 / US 7) and 5.5mm (UK5 / US I9) crochet hooks
• Size XL: 5mm (UK6 / US H8) and a larger hook as specified in the full pattern

Two hook sizes are used per garment size, which is common in granny square garment construction — a smaller hook is often used for joining or edging, while the larger hook is used for the main square body to