Pattern: Two-Toned Ribbed Shrug by Stefanie Japel in Fitted Knits
Yarn: Alpaca with a Twist Baby Twist in Cotton Candy – less than 1 jumbo hank (550 yards)
Needles: Size US4 and 7 Addi Turbo Circs
Mods: 1×1 ribbing on the collar and sleeves
This shrug turned out super cute! And very comfy and warm. I had started this way back in January but it got sidelined for several other projects. I also realized that I had knit the sleeves and started the collar on the wrong sized needles, so I had to rip both back. I finally picked it back up last month and realized after i had knit 4 inches in the collar that I had knit it in a 1×1 rib instead of the 2×2 rib that pattern called for! So I just went with it. I think it looks great, and now I don’t have 2 shrugs that look exactly the same!! My friend Jenny freaked out when she found out I had knit this shrug up as she is always looking for the perfect shrug – so I’ll probably be knitting her some soon!!
On the WIp front, I’m almost finished with Sahara – I had to buy another hank of yarn as I ran out right before the second sleeve (argh!!) – I’m just praying the dye lots aren’t too off. I’m also knitting up a pair of socks for my sock pal for the Loopy Ewe Secret Sock Swap…I’ve just got the leg to go on the second sock! I actually knit one sock previously and it was waaaay too big, so i had to rip it out and start all over.
I’m also working on a pair of socks for myself. I had originally thought I’d knit them for my sock pal then thought maybe it might be too crazy for her (not that I know her style that much but just by looking at her Ravelry page!!). here’s a look see:
Pretty soon I’ll start knitting a Garter Yoke Cardi with my friend Elin in a knit-along with some O-Wool Balance. The yarn is gorgeous! I am torn on what color buttons to use…I just ordered a bunch of Etsy so we’ll see if one matches well…
Agggh! the power just went ouGt! hopefully it will come on again ASAP!
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June 17, 2008 at 6:33 pm
wendee
Ooo – I have that same shirt! I love it so, but I spilled dye on it. Booo! To be fair, most of my clothes now have dye on them – LOL! Cute shrug and I love the socks!
June 17, 2008 at 10:34 pm
Joan
The shrug is really cute! I love the Fitted Knits book…and I love that tshirt you’re wearing, too.
June 18, 2008 at 5:29 pm
Kara
How perfect is that shrug with that shirt?! It looks so cute.
June 19, 2008 at 4:32 pm
Elspeth
What a great shrug! It really suits the line of your shoulders- very funky and fresh!
June 23, 2008 at 6:07 pm
Jackie
I’m with everyone that has commented on your shrug and that cool t! I really want to find osme cool t-shirts with knitting themes on them. Do you have any ideas?