Hug for a Long Commute by Marie Segares

Hug for a Long Commute

Crochet
November 2018
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
16 stitches = 4 inches
in 16 hdc = 4” (10 cm) across. Exact gauge is not critical for this project.
6.5 mm (K)
307 - 370 yards (281 - 338 m)
Adult: 62” (157.5 cm) wingspan x 12.75” (32.5 cm) spine.
US
English
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Wrap yourself in a cozy but visually interesting hug before your next adventure. Style it as a scarf or as a shawl.

Errata: Pattern was updated 1/10/2019 to fix error in decrease section.

This pattern is available for FREE on my blog here.

The free version is supported by advertising on my website. The downloadable PDF for sale on Ravelry includes the full pattern in one printable file without advertisements.

Skills Used
Basic crochet stitches: chain, half double crochet
Crocheting flat in rows
Increasing
Crocheting in the back/third loop and decreasing (with written instructions and linked video tutorials)

Skill Level
Easy

Finished Size
Adult: 62” (157.5 cm) wingspan x 12.75” (32.5 cm) spine.

Materials
Universal Classic Shades Frenzy yarn (70% acrylic/30% wool, 3.5 oz/100 g, 159 yd/145 m) – 3 skeins in 907 Urban Transit, or approximately 370 yd (338.5 m) in any bulky weight yarn.

US K-10.5/6.5 mm crochet hook, or any size needed to obtain correct gauge.

Yarn needle.

Stitch marker (optional).

Gauge
16 hdc = 4” (10 cm) across. Exact gauge is not critical for this project.