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SIZES:
XS–M: 24” depth x 52” wingspan (61 cm depth x 132 cm wingspan)
L–2XL: 24” depth x 60” wingspan (61 cm depth x 153 cm wingspan)
3XL–5XL: 24” depth x 66” wingspan (61 cm depth x 168 cm wingspan)

MATERIALS:

Expression Fiber Arts North DK yarn

241 m/264 yds each skein, 100 g/3.5oz each skein

Updated Version:
The updated version was made with three colors of North DK and is shown here in colors: A) Snow Cover, B) Frost Flowers, and C) Smell of Pine North DK.

The updated version requires two skeins each of colors A–C for all sizes.

Original Version:
The original version used one skein each of discontinued colors: A) Fireside, B) Hibernation, C) Bough, D) Wintering, E) Ice House, and F) Enchanting North DK.

If you want to make the original version in similar colors, please use the Misty Hues Dewy DK Kit.

If those colors aren’t available, any from this category will work.

HOOK:

US size H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

SKILL LEVEL:

Adventurous Beginner: This pattern is for those crocheters who are ready to create a simple garment. Skills/concepts include the option of learning foundation single crochet, front post stitches, herringbone double crochet, and working in the round.

Notes from the Designer:

Glacadh (GLAH-kuh) is an Irish word for embrace. This quick-to-stitch shrug hugs your shoulders and wraps your arms in snuggly softness. Worked from side to side, you start by working a ribbed cuff in the round, increasing stitches as you progress up the sleeve. Then you switch to working flat in rows, adding some stripes as you change colors. Once you reach the center back, you do it all again in reverse! Use herringbone double crochet stitch to match the texture shown in the sample. If you prefer, you can substitute traditional double crochet stitches. This shrug is offered in three sizes (XS–M, L–2XL, 3XL–5XL) so that you can choose a wingspan that fits best.

• Click here to learn how to work the special stitches in this shrug.
• IMPORTANT: This pattern is best printed in color, as it uses different colors throughout to denote directions for different sizes and different versions.
• The original version used one skein each of discontinued colors: A) Fireside, B) Hibernation, C) Bough, D) Wintering, E) Ice House, and F) Enchanting. If you want to make the original version in similar colors, please use the Misty Hues Dewy DK Kit.
• In the updated version, we substituted Color A for Color D, Color B for Color E, and Color C for Color F throughout.
• Rounds are joined rather than worked in a spiral.
• Pattern is worked from cuff to cuff with no seaming required.
• To ensure that you have enough yarn to make the shrug, use Color C in updated version or Color F in original version to swatch.
• See table on page 7 for total yardage for all sizes.

Errata- Pattern updated 2.23.22, please download new version.

• On page 6: Both sets of instructions for repeating Rows 1-12 (14) (16) have been updated for greater clarity.

• On page 5: Rows 7-12 (14) (16): With CC, ch 2, turn (counts as dc); herr-dc in next st and in ea st across to last st, dc in last st, changing to next CC in last step of last st on last row.

• On page 6: Rows 11-12 (13-14) (15-16): With CC, rep rows 7-8 (9-10) (11-12), changing to next CC in last step of last st of last row; fasten off CC.

Designed by Janica York Carter

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Enjoy your crocheting!

Chandi

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