Boughs of Yggdrasil Scarf

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This scarf is a companion to my original “Roots of Yggdrasil” pattern. Inspired by my mixed Norse and Gaelic heritage, I incorporate a lot of cable work to represent Nordic and Celtic symbols. The original “Roots” pattern continues within this “Boughs” pattern by starting with a “trunk” made of three braided cables with a total of nine strands (three roots of Yggdrasil and nine worlds). The cables transform into a Celtic weave pattern to represent the actual “branches” of the tree. These “branches” grow and cross each other throughout the body of the scarf, broken in places by patterns of solid leaves.

This pattern is a bit more complex than its companion scarf, but it is well worth it to have such a beautiful piece. Perfect to include as part of a set for couples, siblings, or best friends, I hope you enjoy making this as much as I enjoyed designing it!

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Materials & Pattern Information

Yarn	Teal A Chick That Knitz hand-dyed yarn, Merino DK, “Juniper” 100% superwash Merino wool 231 yd/3.5 oz (211m/100g) per skein Gold Viking Fiber Co. hand-dyed yarn, Vik DK, “Prost” 100% superwash Merino wool 274 yd/3.5 oz (250 m/100 g) Alternative yarns: Swish DK, LB Collection Merino
Hook	US G/6 (4.25mm) or any hook needed to achieve gauge Recommended hooks: Furls Odyssey, Furls Silver Metal Streamline, Furls Streamline Wood, Furls Streamline Resin, Clover Amour, Leither Co.
Notions	Yarn needle, scissors
Challenge Level	​Advanced: Techniques include front and back post stitches, cables, complicated cable crossings, uncommon stitches
Finished Size	Approximately 53.5” x 8.5” (136cm x 22cm)
Gauge	Square in 4” (10cm) worked in pattern: 22 sts by 10.5 rows
Notes	Work post stitches loosely to avoid cinching, especially the back post ones, which can often be pulled tightly. I used almost all of the skeins, so definitely get enough yarn as this project is a yarn eater, but it’s worth it for the rich, luxurious feel of the scarf. I used a 4.25mm hook, though now most US G/6 hooks are 4.00mm. If you can’t match gauge exactly, this may be the reason. Just use whatever hook you want to get the desired scarf size.

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Abbreviations & Stitch Information

BLO	Back loop only *Crochet stitches have 2 loops on top that form a “V” shape. The back loop is the one farthest away from you.
Ch(s)	Chain(s)
Hdc	Half double crochet
Hk	Hook
Lp(s)	Loop(s)
Rem	Remaining
RS	Right side
Sk(d)	Skip(ped)
Sl st	Slip stitch
St(s)	Stitch(es)
WS	Wrong Side
YO	Yarn over
Beg-dc	Begining double crochet: Insert hk into st, YO, draw up a lp, YO, draw through both lps on hk, insert hk into post lp of sc, YO, draw up a lp, YO, draw through both lps on hk. *This is essentially two single crochets stacked on top of one another.
BPdc	Back post double crochet: YO, insert hk around post of stitch in row below (coming through the back and going through the front), YO, draw up a lp, YO, draw through 2 lps on hk, YO, draw through last 2 lps.
BPtr	Back post treble crochet: Worked the same as a BPdc with an extra YO before insertion of the hk and an extra draw through 2 lps on hk before drawing through the final two loops.
Ext FPhdc	Extended front post half double crochet: YO, insert hk around post of stitch in row below (going through the front and coming from the back), YO, draw up a lp, YO, draw lp through 1st lp only, YO, draw through all 3 lps on hk.
FPdc	Front post double crochet: YO, insert hk around post of stitch in row below (going through the front and coming from the back), YO, draw up a lp, YO, draw through 2 lps on hk, YO, draw through last 2 lps.
FPtr	Front post treble crochet: Worked the same as a FPdc with an extra YO before insertion of the hk and an extra draw through 2 lps on hk before drawing through the final two loops.

Pattern Instructions

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