❄️ A cardigan that keeps going (and keeps your legs warm)

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Step into winter with the Striped Shortbread Duster, a classic duster with stripes in three of your favorite colors. What sets a duster apart from a cardigan is the length, and this one adds a lovely layer of warmth against winter wind chills.

Dusters first popped up over a century ago and they’re firmly back in style. This one is a great addition to any outfit.

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✨ What makes it work

• Moss stitch stripes. Three colors in easy sc and ch 1 rows.
• Duster length. 36” finished length.
• Sizes XS to 5X. About 4” of ease plus the front opening.
• You’re not on your own. Video tutorial and written pattern included.

✂️ What you’ll need

• Color A: Wool of the Andes Tweed Worsted, WeCrochet in Wreath Heather (80% Peruvian Highland wool, 20% Donegal tweed, 110 yds/50 g). 7 (7, 8, 9, 10) (11, 12, 13, 14) balls, or 700 (750, 850, 950, 1100) (1200, 1300, 1500, 1600) yds.
• Color B: Wool of the Andes Worsted, WeCrochet in Oyster Heather (110 yds/50 g). 6 (6, 7, 8, 9) (10, 11, 12, 13) balls, or 600 (650, 750, 850, 900) (1100, 1200, 1300, 1400) yds.
• Color C: Wool of the Andes Tweed Worsted, WeCrochet in Maple Heather. 2 (3, 4, 4, 5) (5, 6, 6, 7) balls, or 250 (300, 350, 400, 500) (550, 600, 650, 700) yds.
• Hook: I (5.5mm) Furls Hook
• Tools: Yarn Needle · Scissors

✿ Sizes

• XS (S, M, L, XL) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
• Fits bust: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46) (50, 54, 58, 62)“, with 4” of ease plus the opening
• Finished length: 36”

⭐ Good to know

• Skill level: Easy/Advanced Beginner
• Special stitch: Moss stitch
• Gauge: 15 sts and 14 rows = 4” x 4” in moss stitch · gauge help
• Terms: US crochet

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Briana

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