Hug for a Long Commute

Design by Marie Segares/Underground Crafter.

Wrap yourself in a cozy but visually interesting hug before your next adventure. Style it as a scarf or as a shawl.

Measurements

• Finished Size: Adult: 62” (157.5 cm) wingspan x 12.75” (32.5 cm) spine.
• Gauge: 16 hdc = 4” (10 cm) across. Exact gauge is not critical for this project.

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)

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).

Skill Level: Easy