A Scottish Hap is a heavy shawl worked in a square and folded over on the diagonal. Traditionally it was also used as a lapghan or baby blanket. The Scottish Hap is unique in its structure in that it is first worked as a solid square. Afterward an extended lace edging is added.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Gauge: 18 sts x 15 rows = 4 inches

Finished Size: Approximately 42 x 42 inches

Yarn: Touch of Alpaca by Lion Brand™ (90% Acrylic/ 10% Alpaca; 200g / 7 oz, 380 meters / 415 yards; weight: 4 - Medium Weight); Three Balls of Colour A: Dusty Blue; Two Balls of Colour B: Fisherman.

Hook: 5 mm (US H/8)

Notions: Yarn Needle.

Stitches and Abbreviations:
Ch – Chain
Dc – Double Crochet
Dtr – Double Treble Crochet
Hdc – Half double crochet
Hdc3tog – Half double crochet three together
Rpt – Repeat
Sc – Single Crochet
Sc3tog – Single crochet three together
Sk – Skip
Sl st – Slip Stitch
Sp – Space
Sps – Spaces
Tr – Triple Crochet
Yo – Yarn Over

Pattern Notes:

• Pattern is written in American English terms.
• Ch 1 at beginning does not count as st.
• The first part of the pattern (center square) is worked in rows. Outer extended edging is worked in rounds.
• Do not turn at the end of each round unless stated otherwise.
• Weave in ends as needed

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