Elanor & Liz in Matching Shrugs
Pattern:
Shrug This
www.oneskeinwonders.com/patterns/shrug.php
Yarn:
Schaefer Yarn Company Chris in Tatiana Proskouriakoff
around 1.1 skeins = 236.5 yards for Elanor's & 0.5 skeins = 107.5 yards for Liz
Child Version Cast On:
November 13, 2011
Child Version Completed:
Knitting Completed - November 30, 2011
Button Added - January 29, 2012
I found this shrug to make this for my DD. I think it is really cute. Also super simple. I picked it so that I might be able to get some knitting in under the table at my work conference. Since this is a very simple pattern, it fits the bill.
I will concur with the majority of people here who think this sweater is kinda small for an adult. I know my gauge was tighter as I went down a needle size. I got 17 sts per inch. However, even if I got gauge, I really think the pattern would only fit a petite adult. However, it worked perfectly for me as I made a kid sweater.
I used moss stitch for the edges. I think it will be a bit more sturdy than the ribbing and cuter.
I made a little ruffle on the bottom edge and the sleeve cuffs. I took it from Ruffled Moss Stitch Scarf. It looks adorable.
I decided to make full sleeves. I picked up 4 sts along the bottom opening. I decreased every 3 rows until I got down to 20 sts. It helped to pull in the sleeves so they fit well. With the stretch to it, it can fit well but not be too snug.
I only needed to break into the second skein for the ruffles at the cuffs. If I had just bound off the edges as the pattern suggested, it would have been well within the skein.
I have enough yarn remaining. I am hoping to make a matching shrug for the American Girl sized 18” doll she is getting from Santa this Christmas. I think it will be kinda sweet. And hey, the doll won’t outgrow the lovely yarn!
I love Schaefer yarns and splurged on this to make DD something. The nice thing about the pattern is that it is very loose gauge so it can stretch a lot. So I am hoping she can wear it for a few years. crosses fingers
Knitting completed 11/30. Just need to add a button. And since it is only one button, I think it will actually get done. crosses fingers
Okay. So I couldn’t find any button I liked for both the shrug for my daughter & her doll. Finally picked up cute hearts that looked good. Decide to flip the button to the side where I put the hole and actually just use an opening in the button band for the button as they are kinda small. Looks adorable.
On Doll Sweater:
Doll/Liz Version Cast On:
December 1, 2011
Doll/Liz Version Completed:
Knitting Completed - December 4, 2011
Button Added - January 29, 2012
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Elanor & Liz in Matching Shrugs
Pattern:
Shrug This
www.oneskeinwonders.com/patterns/shrug.php
Yarn:
Schaefer Yarn Company Chris in Tatiana Proskouriakoff
around 1.1 skeins = 236.5 yards for Elanor's & 0.5 skeins = 107.5 yards for Liz
Child Version Cast On:
November 13, 2011
Child Version Completed:
Knitting Completed - November 30, 2011
Button Added - January 29, 2012
I found this shrug to make this for my DD. I think it is really cute. Also super simple. I picked it so that I might be able to get some knitting in under the table at my work conference. Since this is a very simple pattern, it fits the bill.
I will concur with the majority of people here who think this sweater is kinda small for an adult. I know my gauge was tighter as I went down a needle size. I got 17 sts per inch. However, even if I got gauge, I really think the pattern would only fit a petite adult. However, it worked perfectly for me as I made a kid sweater.
I used moss stitch for the edges. I think it will be a bit more sturdy than the ribbing and cuter.
I made a little ruffle on the bottom edge and the sleeve cuffs. I took it from Ruffled Moss Stitch Scarf. It looks adorable.
I decided to make full sleeves. I picked up 4 sts along the bottom opening. I decreased every 3 rows until I got down to 20 sts. It helped to pull in the sleeves so they fit well. With the stretch to it, it can fit well but not be too snug.
I only needed to break into the second skein for the ruffles at the cuffs. If I had just bound off the edges as the pattern suggested, it would have been well within the skein.
I have enough yarn remaining. I am hoping to make a matching shrug for the American Girl sized 18” doll she is getting from Santa this Christmas. I think it will be kinda sweet. And hey, the doll won’t outgrow the lovely yarn!
I love Schaefer yarns and splurged on this to make DD something. The nice thing about the pattern is that it is very loose gauge so it can stretch a lot. So I am hoping she can wear it for a few years. crosses fingers
Knitting completed 11/30. Just need to add a button. And since it is only one button, I think it will actually get done. crosses fingers
Okay. So I couldn’t find any button I liked for both the shrug for my daughter & her doll. Finally picked up cute hearts that looked good. Decide to flip the button to the side where I put the hole and actually just use an opening in the button band for the button as they are kinda small. Looks adorable.
On Doll Sweater:
Doll/Liz Version Cast On:
December 1, 2011
Doll/Liz Version Completed:
Knitting Completed - December 4, 2011
Button Added - January 29, 2012
More details on Ravelry