Dunes Shrug

Dunes Shrug by Knothing Usual

What is Being Made

The Dunes Shrug is a crocheted cardigan-style shrug designed by Liliana Buce-Chmelko of Knothing Usual. This garment is a wearable project that combines functionality with creative design, suitable for intermediate-level crocheters seeking a time-intensive but rewarding making experience.

Craft and Techniques

This project uses crochet as its primary construction method. The pattern is classified as intermediate difficulty, making it accessible to crocheters with some foundational experience while still presenting engaging challenges. The designer notes that while the pattern itself is quite easy to follow, the project requires patience and time commitment due to the fine gauge and yarn weight used.

Stitches and Construction

The Dunes Shrug is constructed primarily using half double crochet (hdc) stitches. The pattern achieves a specific gauge of 17 half double crochets by 15 rows measuring 10cm × 10cm (4 inches × 4 inches), which is essential for achieving proper fit and drape in the finished garment.

Materials Required

• Hook: 3.25mm crochet hook
• Yarn Weight: Sport Weight Yarn
• Yarn Fiber: The designer used Bettaknit Love My Jeans, which is 100% Recycled Denim Cotton
• Yardage per Ball: 100g/3.5oz per ball contains 310m/339 yards
• Quantity for Size S/M: 3 balls of each color
• Quantity for Size L/XL: 3 balls of each color
• Additional Supplies: Scissors and yarn needle for finishing

About Sport Weight Yarn in Crochet

Sport Weight Yarn is a lightweight yarn category that works beautifully with smaller hooks like the 3.25mm used in this pattern. When paired with a fine hook and half double crochet stitches, sport weight yarn creates fabric with excellent drape and refined stitch definition. The combination of sport weight yarn and a 3.25mm hook requires patience during the making process, as the smaller stitches and finer gauge mean more stitches must be completed to finish the project, but the resulting garment displays beautiful stitch clarity and professional finish.

Pattern Notes

This is a downloadable PDF pattern created by independent designer Knothing Usual. The pattern is suitable for crafters who enjoy working with sustainable materials, as the suggested yarn is made from recycled denim cotton, combining eco-conscious fiber choices with creative garment design.