Apple Blossom Shrug
Having crocheted an Apple Blossom wrap and an Apple Blossom scarf, it occurred to me that this pattern might make a rather nice shrug — with the trellis forming the back & upper arms and the lace for the sleeves.
Cabled Shrug
I love shrugs. Apart from the fact that there’s no need to work buttonholes and then try and find suitable buttons (not easy when your nearest LYS is a 30 minute bus ride away), they’re so easy to simply “shrug” on and off. I’d had my eye on a cabled shrug pattern for a while and finally decided to treat myself a kilo of Paton’s Symphony – colourway: Truffle. Love the finished shrug which was pretty easy to work up. Even better, Someone actually approached me whilst I was wearing it last week and asked me if I made it…
Maui Crochet Shrug
I bought 200gms of 4ply terracotta merino yarn a while back that I originally intended to use to make a short shawl. However, I then decided I had enough shawls & stoles (last count – at least 8 of varying lengths and styles). So, after some pattern browsing, I opted to make a long-sleeved Maui shrug with cuffs of Strawberry Lace. Then the whole thing dropped way beyond what I expected when I washed it. So I ended up frogging the cuffs and taking about 4″ off each sleeve. It’s still lovely, though. And I had enough yarn left to…
Recent Projects
I thought it was about time I listed some of my recently completed projects that used other people’s patterns. Aran Cozy Knitted with James Brett’s Denim with Wool (aran weight). Finished Length: About 5 foot Finished width: About 2 foot Pattern: Knitty (Fall 2004)
Thrifty Shrug
Crocheted this shrug in a day based on a Bernat pattern using about 250gms of yarn that I found in a local thrift shop. Cost? About £2. The yarn was some sort of cotton mix and around fingering/sport weight, so I used two strands held together throughout. Rather than sewing up 8 inches to create sleeves as the pattern suggested, I found it was easier (and safer) to leave 18 inches in the centre open.
