Oh and by the way, on the yarn label it says hygge is pronounced ‘hoo-gah’. When I was doing further research, I saw it was actually pronounced ‘hue-guh’. So it’s very similar, but I’m going to let you decide how you want to say it. Row 17: Ch-1, turn, (sc, dc) in first * sc in next, dc in next * repeat across, (sc, dc) in last. (46) Hook and Needles Seen In This Video: Susan Bates 6.5mm Knitting Needles; Furls US-K, 6.5mm and US-N, 9.0mm Streamline Hooks; Clover USA 12.0mm hook The hygge lifestyle has never been more desirable than it is now. If you are unfamiliar, "hygge" is a Danish word (pronounced hue-gah) that represents a lifestyle of cozy contentedness. It's all about enjoying the simple things in life. Who wouldn't want that?

One of the most popular yarn companies, Red Heart, certainly wanted to exemplify this idea in their popular Hygge yarn line.

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That’s when I had the idea to turn it into a blanket scarf and as I was almost done with my original idea, after using 5 skeins of pure fluffiness, I decided I didn’t like the length… and so it was frogged. Honestly, I am horrible at naming my patterns. I usually name them after the name of the stitch I used or the yarn… I know, how original! Attach yarn in the corner of the sleeve opening (where the underarm will be) and sc in each row end allll the way to the other end, then up the other side. Join to first sc and weave in all ends.

If there’s one thing I love in the fall its chunky scarves. I love big, warm scarves because I love to feel all wrapped up and cozy. This new crochet pattern for a Scarf with Sleeves using Red Heart’s Hygge yarn is simply perfection. Row 1: Ch-43, sc in 2nd ch from hook. * dc in next ch, sc in next ch * repeat across, dc in last ch. (42) Most people probably associate hygge with big and bulky crochet and that's definitely part of it but not all. Hygge yarn is worsted weight but many hygge-inspired patterns involve bulky yarn and large hooks ( or hands).Row 13: Ch-2, turn, (dc, sc) in first * dc in next, sc in next * repeat across, (dc, sc) in last. (38) My original idea was to turn it into a longer scarf with sleeves, but I started thinking about how amazing this yarn would be as a blanket. Row 1: Ch-37, sc in 2nd ch from hook. * dc in next ch, sc in next ch * repeat across, dc in last ch. (36) Have you made your very own? Tag me on social media and include #SMblanketwrap, I would love to see them!