(US) Dazzling shrugigan tips and tricks

Some tips and tricks, variations on the Dazzling CAL!

Bigger hook then recommended:
When working with a bigger hook, you'll have to make some adjustments.
Starting from row 19:

For everyone that used a bigger hook then recommended (E, 3.5mm). When using a bigger hook and different yarn size then recommended, the pattern won't come out right. How do you fix this?

Measure the length from elbow to elbow. Minus 30 cm (11,8 inch). That number is the maximum size you'll make before you start the "only DC"rows (row 29 in the pattern). For example: My elbow to elbow size is 90 cm (35,43 inch) - 30 cm (11,8 inch) = 60 cm (23,62 inch) Between row 19 and 28 can't be more then 60cm (23,62inch) Measure the piece horizontally over the middle circle from side to side. Not the edges.

Add long sleeves!

Add some long sleeves to the shrugigan!

Here's a tutorial: 

Make a solid colored shrug!

 

The pattern won't come out right when making the pattern in a solid color. But..When you make all Backloop stitches..It will! You'll get a nice ribbed effect :)

You can also make every last stitch a frontpost stitch. You'll get a nice swirl in the shrugigan!

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