After a major ripping session, I finished my shrug last night. This was such a fun project!Pattern: Two-tone Ribbed Shrug from Fitted Knits by Stephanie Japel.
Yarn: Cascade 220
Needles: US6 for body and US3 for ribbing
I really enjoyed knitting this shrug. The only problem I had was with the ribbed increases, and it was my own fault and [somewhat] easily rectified. The sleeves are shorter than I would have liked, but I'm hoping they'll lengthen with a good blocking. If not, I'm OK with how they are now.
I love the colors, too. I didn't have anything specific in mind when I went the yarn store, and this is what I came home with. Even though its purple, it feels somewhat neutral, and it will go with a lot of things.
I told myself I wouldn't start anything new until I finished something, and I kept my promise. I seem to have a million things on the needles right now! I picked up some Lorna's Laces
Shepard Worsted a while ago, and it has been taunting me. So last night after weaving in the last ends on the shrug I cast on for the Cabled Footies from One Skein.The yarn is so amazing. Very soft and the colors are just beautiful. I'd love to knit a sweater with this yarn, but I think that would totally break the bank. I will just have to enjoy my footies. This is going to be a quick project--the socks are short and the yarn is thick!
5 comments:
I LOVE that shrug. I have been wanted to get Fitted Knits for a while, would you recomend it?
Your shrug turned out really nice. And I love the socks. I'm in the fitted knits knitalong and the 52 pair knitalong so both projects caught my attention.
that is adorable - love the subtle contrast in purples!
hi..i really love ur shrug..r u willing to share those pattern?cos i already tried to find the book here in m'sia, but they dont hav it. n i couldnt find it anywhere.i cant buy it online cos i dont hav a credit card.so i hope u're willing to share those pattern.=) i was hoping to make one for my prom day coming soon.this is a perfect shrug to wear it with my tube dress..if u willing to share pls do email me the pattern..pls..=)my email is hell2guys@yahoo.com
It is illegal to "share" copyrighted published patterns. This book is widely available. If you can't or choose not to purchase online, call your local bookstore and ask them to order it if it's not in stock.
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