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# BAJA HOODIE (Drug Rug Style)

**Skill Level**: Advanced

**Sizes**: Small (Medium, Large, XL, 2XL)

**Finished Bust Measurements**: 38 (42, 46, 50, 54)" - designed to be worn with 4-6" positive ease for authentic oversized Baja hoodie fit

**Finished Length**: 26 (26.5, 27, 27.5, 28)"

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## MATERIALS

**Yarn**: 
- Worsted weight yarn (Category 4)
- Color A (Main Color - Natural/Tan): 900 (1000, 1100, 1200, 1300) yards
- Color B (Contrast 1 - Burgundy/Red): 400 (450, 500, 550, 600) yards
- Color C (Contrast 2 - Forest Green/Navy): 400 (450, 500, 550, 600) yards

*Suggested Yarns*: Red Heart Super Saver, Lion Brand Wool-Ease, Cascade 220

**Hook**: US Size J/10 (6.0mm) or size needed to obtain gauge

**Notions**:
- Yarn needle for seaming
- Stitch markers
- Measuring tape
- 2 yards of 1/4" cord or braided yarn for drawstring

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## GAUGE

**14 dc and 8 rows = 4" in granny stitch pattern**

(Gauge calculation: 3.5 sts per inch, 2 rows per inch)

**GAUGE IS CRITICAL** - Take time to make a swatch at least 6" square. The granny stitch pattern has natural texture; measure across the middle of your swatch after blocking. If you have more stitches per 4", use a larger hook. If you have fewer stitches, use a smaller hook.

### Gauge Swatch:
With Color A, ch 27.
Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next ch, *ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc in next 3 ch; rep from * across. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next 2 dc, *ch 1, skip ch-1 sp, dc in next 3 dc; rep from * across. Turn.
Repeat Row 2 for 6". Measure gauge.

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## PATTERN NOTES

**Granny Stitch Pattern** (multiple of 3 sts):
- This modified granny stitch creates the characteristic textured fabric of traditional Baja hoodies
- Each row creates small cluster groups separated by chain spaces
- Pattern is worked flat and turned

**Stripe Pattern**:
The classic Baja hoodie features horizontal stripes. Work the following stripe sequence throughout:
- 6 rows Color A
- 2 rows Color B
- 2 rows Color C
- 6 rows Color A
- 2 rows Color C
- 2 rows Color B

Repeat this 20-row sequence throughout. Change colors at the end of rows; carry yarn loosely up the side.

**Construction**:
This hoodie is worked in pieces from the bottom up. The back and front are worked separately with the front featuring a V-neck opening. Sleeves are worked from cuff up with increases. The hood is worked flat and seamed at center back. All pieces are sewn together, and the kangaroo pocket is applied last.

**Abbreviations**:
- ch = chain
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- dc = double crochet
- sc = single crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- rep = repeat
- sp = space
- RS = right side
- WS = wrong side
- BLO = back loop only
- sk = skip

**Special Stitches**:
- *Granny cluster*: 3 dc worked in consecutive stitches or spaces
- *Ch-3* at beginning of row counts as first dc unless otherwise noted

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## INSTRUCTIONS

### BACK

**Ribbed Hem:**
With Color A, ch 12.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. (11 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc BLO in each sc across. Turn.

Repeat Row 2 until ribbing measures 38 (42, 46, 50, 54)" when slightly stretched. This creates vertical ribbing that will be rotated for the hem.

**Join Ribbing**: With RS facing and Color A, work across the long edge of the ribbing as follows:
Working along the row ends, ch 3 (counts as dc), work 131 (146, 161, 173, 188) dc evenly spaced across the long edge. Turn. 
[Total: 132 (147, 162, 174, 189) sts - divisible by 3]

*Math check: 132÷3=44, 147÷3=49, 162÷3=54, 174÷3=58, 189÷3=63 ✓*

**Body in Granny Stitch Pattern:**
Beginning with Row 2 of Color A in stripe pattern:

Row 1 (WS): Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), dc in next 2 sts, *ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next 3 sts; rep from * across. Turn. 
[44 (49, 54, 58, 63) granny clusters]

Row 2: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, *ch 1, sk ch-1 sp, dc in next 3 dc; rep from * across. Turn.

Repeat Row 2, following stripe pattern, until piece measures 17 (17, 17.5, 17.5, 18)" from beginning, ending after completing a WS row.

**Armhole Shaping:**
Next Row (RS): Sl st in first 7 (7, 10, 10, 13) sts, ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next 2 sts, work in granny pattern across until 6 (6, 9, 9, 12) sts remain, leave remaining sts unworked. Turn.
[120 (135, 144, 156, 165) sts remain]

*Math check: 132-12=120 ✓, 147-12=135 ✓, 162-18=144 ✓, 174-18=156 ✓, 189-24=165 ✓*

Continue in granny stitch pattern, working even (no further shaping), until armhole measures 8 (8.5, 9, 9.5, 10)" from beginning of armhole shaping, ending after completing a WS row.

**Shoulder Shaping:**
Next Row (RS): Sl st in first 13 (16, 16, 19, 19) sts, ch 3, work in pattern across until 12 (15, 15, 18, 18) sts remain, leave remaining sts unworked. Turn.
[96 (105, 114, 120, 129) sts]

Next Row: Sl st in first 13 (16, 16, 19, 19) sts, ch 1, sc in each st across until 12 (15, 15, 18, 18) sts remain. 
[72 (75, 84, 84, 93) sts for back neck]

Fasten off.

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### FRONT

**Ribbed Hem:**
Work same as Back ribbed hem.

**Body:**
Work same as Back body through armhole shaping.

After completing armhole shaping, continue in pattern until armhole measures 3 (3.5, 4, 4.5, 5)" from beginning of armhole shaping, ending after completing a WS row.
[120 (135, 144, 156, 165) sts]

**Divide for V-Neck:**
Next Row (RS): Ch 3, work in granny pattern across 57 (63, 69, 75, 78) sts. Turn, leaving remaining sts unworked. [60 (66, 72, 78, 81) sts on right front]

*Math check: 120÷2=60 ✓, 135-69=66 ✓, 144÷2=72 ✓, 156÷2=78 ✓, 165-84=81 ✓*

**Right Front:**
Working on these sts only:

Dec Row 1: Ch 3, work in pattern to last 4 sts, dc2tog, dc in last st. Turn. [59 (65, 71, 77, 80) sts]

Dec Row 2: Ch 3, dc2tog, work in pattern across. Turn. [58 (64, 70, 76, 79) sts]

Repeat Dec Row 1 and Dec Row 2 alternately every other row 9 (9, 11, 11, 13) more times.
[40 (46, 48, 54, 53) sts remain]

Continue even in pattern until armhole measures same as Back to shoulder, ending after completing a WS row.

**Shoulder Shaping:**
Next Row (RS): Sl st in first 13 (16, 16, 19, 19) sts, ch 3, work in pattern across. Turn. [28 (31, 33, 36, 35) sts]

Next Row: Work in pattern to last 12 (15, 15, 18, 18) sts, leave remaining sts unworked. [16 (16, 18, 18, 17) sts]

Fasten off.

**Left Front:**
With RS facing, skip center 3 sts for V-neck, join yarn in next st.

Ch 3, work in granny pattern across. Turn. [60 (66, 72, 78, 81) sts]

Dec Row 1: Ch 3, dc2tog, work in pattern across. Turn. [59 (65, 71, 77, 80) sts]

Dec Row 2: Ch 3, work in pattern to last 4 sts, dc2tog, dc in last st. Turn. [58 (64, 70, 76, 79) sts]

Repeat Dec Row 1 and Dec Row 2 alternately every other row 9 (9, 11, 11, 13) more times.
[40 (46, 48, 54, 53) sts remain]

Continue even in pattern until armhole measures same as Back to shoulder, ending after completing a WS row.

**Shoulder Shaping:**
Next Row (RS): Ch 3, work in pattern to last 12 (15, 15, 18, 18) sts, leave remaining sts unworked. Turn. [28 (31, 33, 36, 35) sts]

Next Row: Sl st in first 13 (16, 16, 19, 19) sts, ch 1, sc in each st across. [16 (16, 18, 18, 17) sts]

Fasten off.

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### SLEEVES (make 2)

**Ribbed Cuff:**
With Color A, ch 12.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. (11 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc BLO in each sc across. Turn.

Repeat Row 2 until ribbing measures 9 (9.5, 10, 10.5, 11)" when slightly stretched.

**Join Cuff**: With RS facing and Color A, work across the long edge of the ribbing:
Ch 3 (counts as dc), work 38 (41, 44, 47, 50) dc evenly spaced across the long edge. Turn.
[39 (42, 45, 48, 51) sts - all divisible by 3]

*Math check: 39÷3=13 ✓, 42÷3=14 ✓, 45÷3=15 ✓, 48÷3=16 ✓, 51÷3=17 ✓*

**Sleeve Body:**
Row 1 (WS): Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, *ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next 3 sts; rep from * across. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 3