Group Hugs

Introducing *Group Hugs* – 2 wonderful scarf variations, the happy result of recent stitch studies as I ponder my next design step. Both are worked overall in easy-to-remember *Double Moss Diamonds* bordered on all sides with a simple rib. *Hug1* (the lighter blue below) is longer and simply trimmed. *Hug2* has buttons on its edges to cozy it up cowl-like after wrapping it twice. Enjoy! FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 9" / 23 cm width by 60"/ 152.5 cm length (*Hug1*), or 52"/ 132 cm length with button closure (*Hug2*) MATERIALS *Yarn* • *Hug1* - shown in *The Croft* yarn by West Yorkshire Spinners (100% Shetland Islands Wool; 182 yds /166 m per 100 g skein); color: *Huxter* #397; 3 skeins, approximately 420 yds / 385 m. • *Hug2* - shown in Lark wool by Quince & Co. (100% wool; 134 yds / 123 m per 50 g skein); color – *Blue Balloon*; 3 skeins, approximately 400 yds / 367 m. *Needles* US7/ 4.5 mm or size to obtain gauge • 1 pair straight *Notions* • Stitch markers • Tapestry needle • T-pins for blocking • (4) 3/4"/ 18 mm buttons (*Hug2*) GAUGE (after blocking) • 21.6 sts and 29.2 rows = 4"/ 10.2 cm in *Double Moss Diamonds* SKILLS REQUIRED *Long-tail CO* (suggested), basic knits and purls, *yo/p2tog* buttonholes (*if desired*), and blocking. 4 page pdf includes pattern instructions, photographs, ‘*Double Moss Diamonds within borders*’ pattern description and chart, and definitions for relevant abbreviations.