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March 19, 2007
FO: Silk Shrug
I'm back! I'm still waiting for a new laptop battery from Apple, but in the meantime I can still use my computer while its plugged in. I've gotten the finishing bug lately, so expect to see quite a few FO reports this week!
Here's the first one...
Project Details:
Pattern: Silk Shrug, by Bobbi Intveld (Blue Sky Alpacas pattern)
Yarn: Blue Sky Alpacas Alpaca Silk (sportweight) - 7 skeins
Needle Size: Size 4 for main part of shrug, size 9 for edging
Skills needed: cast on, knit, purl, increase and decrease, mattress stitch, picking up stitches, cast off
Pattern Modifications: I shortened the back by about 4 inches. (I have really narrow shoulders.) I think the back might have laid a little flatter if it were longer, but I like that the shrug stays put on my shoulders.
Time to knit: October 2006 - March 2007 Whew! Those LONG sleeves on Size 4 needles were no fun, but it's the back that really kills you. (Perhaps another reason for the pattern modification!)
Final impressions: The shrug fits well and I like the color. I've already worn it twice! I guess I didn't realize just how WARM Alpaca Silk can be, though. I doubt I'm going to get to wear this too many more times before the weather gets too warm for it.
In other news ---- tomorrow is my birthday! Yippee!
Posted by zarah at March 19, 2007 6:35 AM
Comments
Your shrug looks lovely! I love the drape.
Posted by: jillian at March 19, 2007 8:25 AM
You look beautiful! And I love the color.
Mom said that she could have shortened the sleeves by about 3 inches and asked if you had the same issue. I told her probably not since you're tall and lanky, but figured I'd ask.
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at March 19, 2007 12:20 PM
The color is very nice on you and I really like the wide collar on the shrug.
Posted by: Macoco at March 19, 2007 1:19 PM
Very nice! That pattern may just change my mind about shrugs! Happy Birthday!!
Posted by: Tammy at March 19, 2007 4:59 PM
key is fit, and always the biggest obstacle (in my humble opinion) ... so, i say big YAY! for such a lovely garment that you can wear at least 3 seasons out of the year :)
Posted by: gray la gran at March 20, 2007 3:40 PM
I love your silk shrug!!! How did you do the cast on for the body of the shrug? I am confused with the instructions. Please assist.
Posted by: Loren at April 15, 2007 9:08 AM
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