The Sorcha Shrug

From the first moment I learned to make crochet cables, these intricate designs have held a very special place in my heart. I fell in love with the beautiful textures and unique patterns that could be created.
Since designing, I’ve written other patterns using older, well-established cable designs. However, for this project, I wanted to challenge myself, so I got out my graph paper and pencil and designed my own cable pattern. I had no idea it would be so much fun!
The cable design used in this pattern is more intricate than others, so if you’ve never worked cables before, I recommend you learn with something a little simpler.

This pattern has a difficulty level of Intermediate to Advanced.

This listing contains four downloads. The original pattern has over 100 photos detailing each step for creating the cable pattern, so I had to split it up into 3 separate downloads.
SorchaShrug-EasyPrint has fewer photos and is more printer friendly than the original.
Be sure to download all files.

This pattern includes a crochet chart of the cable pattern for easy reference.

Finished Sizes:
Instructions given to fit size X-small/small; changes for medium/large, X-large/2X-large, 3X-large/4X-large, and 5X-large/6X-large are in ()
XS/S (M/L, XL/2XL, 3XL/4XL, 5XL/6XL)
To fit Bust: 33”-37” (37”-42”, 42”-50”, 50”-58”, 58”-66”)
Shoulder Width: 14”-15” (15 ½”-17”, 17 ½”-18”, 18”-18 ½”, 18 ½”-19”)
Finished Length: Customizable. Length on model shown is 32”.

Materials:
I used Hobbii Yarns Metallico, which is a 70% Polyamide/21% Acrylic.9% Merino Wool, #4 Worsted weight yarn.
This yarn leans to the lighter side of worsted.
Any yarn of similar weight would work.
Approximately 1400 (1500, 1600, 1700, 1800) yds.
5mm Hook
5.5mm Hook
Stitch Markers
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Measuring Tape

This pattern has been tested by a number of experienced crocheters and I have provided many pictures within the pattern to help you along the way. If you run into trouble you are free to message me for help.