the blue blog archives: shrug a bit

I'm shrugging as fast as I can too. I've got a ways still to go if I want to wear this to Downtown Yarns this weekend.

It's really starting to look like a shrug now though. I seamed up the first sleeve and have knitted across the back up to the start of the second sleeve. I love how the first sleeve turned out after seaming. It's just the right width, in my opinion: nice and loose, a little bell shaped, but not overly drapey. Perfect!

I think I may need to buy myself a new sundress just to wear with this shrug. Don't you?

posted by alison at 8:56 am | in feather and fan

Comments

Yes, you should definitely buy yourself a new sundress to go with it! It's beautiful, I can't wait to see the finished product. Nice colors.

Posted by: Trina at August 11, 2005 9:04 AM

Oooooh - that is perfect. I want one!

Posted by: kerrie at August 11, 2005 9:19 AM

I think it's looking just beautiful!

Posted by: Deb at August 11, 2005 9:56 AM

I Love the way that is turning out. You are such a genius with color and design. Can't WAIT to see it all done up!

Posted by: knittingnurse at August 11, 2005 10:28 AM

I'm loving that shrug. I think a loose one like that will work for me too!

Posted by: Carolyn at August 11, 2005 10:42 AM

Oh! Ah! Pretty! Pretty!
Great design Mz. Alison...very fresh!

Posted by: Teresa at August 11, 2005 10:48 AM

I am totally in love with the shrug's design, what a great way to use the feather and fan pattern. I simply have to have one!

Posted by: Bettina at August 11, 2005 10:54 AM

Better yet, I think you should break out the sewing machine and sew a nice breezy summer dress -- that way, you can find something that complements the shrug just so!

Posted by: Danielle at August 11, 2005 10:56 AM

It's really beautiful Alison. And I just love the colors.

Posted by: Kathleen at August 11, 2005 11:01 AM

Very nice! A new dress is definitely in order!

Posted by: Christie at August 11, 2005 11:12 AM

Beautiful!! Definitely a new sundress!

Posted by: Dani at August 11, 2005 11:26 AM

New sundress: ESSENTIAL!! :)

Posted by: Laura at August 11, 2005 12:02 PM

That will be so cute with a new sundress, but it looks great already with your jeans and blue t-shirt. Perfect shrug, dress it up or down.

Posted by: Jenn at August 11, 2005 12:11 PM

Ooo, a sundress sounds perfect!

Posted by: Lisa at August 11, 2005 12:34 PM

Your shawl looks phenomenal. I'm sure you'll finish by the weekend so you can wear it at Downtown Yarns. Have a great time visiting and yarn shopping in NY.

Posted by: Illanna at August 11, 2005 1:08 PM

pretty pretty!

Posted by: amanda at August 11, 2005 1:39 PM

I LOVE the shrug you are making. How can I get the pattern since I would like to make one for myself. Please email it to me if that is at all possible.

Sheri

Posted by: Sheri Lesser at August 11, 2005 2:52 PM

Yes. I plan most knits around the purchase of new clothes to wear with them.

Posted by: Teresa C at August 11, 2005 6:56 PM

You definitely need a new sundress. That is one cute shrug! Love it.

Posted by: Wanda at August 11, 2005 7:09 PM

and all the sundresses are on sale now... definitely get one! Or two....

Posted by: Thea at August 11, 2005 8:32 PM

I think a new dress is most certainly in order :-)

Posted by: Kara at August 11, 2005 8:50 PM

That looks totally awesome, I love it! The sleeve really is just the right shape, wonderful!

Posted by: The Knitting Kit at August 11, 2005 10:25 PM

Allison,
your shrug is coming along beautifully!!

If you make a pilgrimage to Downtown Yarns this weekend I'm afraid I'll miss the unveiling of your mermaid...I'm the sales-girl who helped you pick out your yarn and helped your little boy (cutie!) wind it.
I was wearing the very same shrug that started it all!!!
I'm so happy to see this patttern get the attention it deserves- everyday we get calls at the store about it, it's rippling through the blog world, and you were a pioneer!!

Downtown Yarns is closed on Sundays for August, but if you make it in on Sat. the other girls will give me full report
It truly is beautiful and special, sorry I won't see it in person, but I'll be sure and track it here.
all the best, Mary

Posted by: Mary at August 12, 2005 1:06 AM

Hey, look it's Mary, the woman who was wearing the shrug at Downtown Yarns! I'm so glad to hear that you all are getting the attention you deserve. :)

NOTE FOR THOSE LOOKING FOR THE PATTERN: As always, if you're looking for pattern info, simply click the archive link next to the time stamp at the bottom of the entry ("feather and fan" for this entry) for more info. I always put the pattern source and yarn info there. This pattern is a store pattern from Downtown Yarns. You can contact them for info on how to get it.

Thanks, Mary, for letting me know about the change in store hours for August. I'm sorry to say it, but it seems to be the general MO of yarn shops in NYC to close weekends or Sundays for some part of the summer but not to write that on their website. You'd think after three experiences like that, I'd just ignore the website times and call, huh?! Anyhoo, I'll try to make it on Saturday, but the shrug won't be done by then. :0(

So, does this mean that a million people are making this shrug? Do we need a knitalong??

Posted by: alison at August 12, 2005 9:13 AM

love the colour,just fab!

Posted by: cara at August 12, 2005 11:17 AM

I think a knitalong would be fabulous. Also - would you post the colors you are using? I really love the look of those two colors together. :)

Posted by: Jennifer at August 13, 2005 1:51 PM