I’ve been wanting to post this since the weekend, which is when I actually finished the thing. But for various reasons to dull to go into, I haven’t been able to until now.
I’m feeling rather pleased with myself over this one, and only wish that it was made from some spangly fancy thread rather than a basic acrylic. You could also level the complaint at it that it’s on the small side – certainly it’s not as big as the original pattern – but I actually really like it this size, and it’s slightly larger than it looks in these shots (honest guv!). All in all, I’m pretty proud that I managed to make an item of clothing – and an item of clothing that I’m really happy to wear, no less!
This time it all came out even till I got to the end of the second arm and ran out of stitches at the end. I decided either I’d cocked up somewhere way back at the start, or the pattern was telling my to count forward too many stitches. After unravelling it a good way back to double check what I’d done, I decided that since it all looked right, and even with the other side, I would just change the number of stitches in the pattern to match up (sorry if this isn’t making sense, but really you had to be there). That did the trick and it ended up being nice and even.
Despite that minor hiccup at the end, this was really quick and easy to make, and I’m thinking of knocking out a few more in different colours. I might tamper with the design a bit next time, since I never seem to be able to match the gauge, and I’ll treat myself to some spangly wool as well.
All in all, a great learning process for me and a large feeling of self-satisfied smugness to enjoy at the end of it – and a neat little gold shrug of course.
Mikol says
It looks good to me and has inspired me to dust off my half finished shrug before they go out of fashion!
Caroline says
Nice shrug, shame you have lost your head in the process, better luck next time.
Katie says
There’s already too much of my gurning mug on this site, so thought I’d spare everyone for a change.
Mimi says
Your shrug looks really good, and its pretty on you!
pippikneesocks says
that is devine!!!!!!!!!!
Katie says
That’s really kind of both of you! Especially considering the amazing stuf f you both create.
Leigh says
I think it came out beautifully – looks great on you! 🙂
Gemma says
Gorgeous. And spangly! Doesn’t really get any better than that, does it.