the blue blog archives: shrug

Well, what do you know, it's a finished shrug! The lace blocked out quite a bit, so with the six inches or so that I added, the sleeves reach to about the base of my thumb. I would have been happy with anything from wrist to knuckles, so I'm thrilled with this length. And I so love that the whole thing is unsymmetrical and freeform. Especially in the back.

The lace pattern makes the shrug seem fancy but the irregularity of the pattern keeps it from being too serious. It's just a delightful piece.

When I put it on yesterday, the boys noticed it right away. S touched it lightly and said, "is that your new sweater? It's so pretty." Sweet boy. And B, holding his own feather and fan blankie, took one look and said, 'it's just like my blankie!" Smart boy.

posted by alison at 8:16 am | in feather and fan

Comments

So--did you get the tshirt to match the shrug, or the yarn to match the tshirt? Looks fabulous!

Posted by: Dava at September 12, 2005 8:34 AM

That looks great. I'm overdue a visit to DY, so I may put that on my list of next projects. Though, right now, its about a foot long!

Posted by: Megann at September 12, 2005 8:55 AM

Very beautiful. The extra length really adds to the look of it.
:)

Posted by: Micky at September 12, 2005 9:05 AM

I've been anti shrug, but you've changed my mind!
I love it - the colors, the flowy fit, and especially the long bell sleeves and the random stripes. Its fab. Might even get working on one for me sometime - if I ever finish my husband's sweater!!

Posted by: Thea at September 12, 2005 9:19 AM

What a beautiful shrug. I might be lured into doing the shrug thang with this lovely pattern.

Tanya

Posted by: Tanya at September 12, 2005 9:41 AM

It's simply beautiful and the whole idea of the irregular striping in the pattern is so imaginative and great!

Posted by: Bettina at September 12, 2005 9:43 AM

Alison, that is quite nice. I agree that it's sort of funky-glam. The back especially looks great!

Posted by: Mandy at September 12, 2005 9:44 AM

I love it!

Posted by: Carole at September 12, 2005 10:24 AM

Oh, it's just beautiful! I love the irregular whimsy of it, the color, the pattern . . . just, everything! Great job.

Posted by: --Deb at September 12, 2005 10:33 AM

That came out lovely! It reminds me of the ocean.

Posted by: Jackie at September 12, 2005 11:00 AM

Your project came out beautifully. I'm more a symmetrical kind of girl myself, but I definitely could get into like this. Well done!

Posted by: Diane at September 12, 2005 11:31 AM

It's gorgeous!

Posted by: Christie at September 12, 2005 11:49 AM

Awesome! Something that you really love that is so unique!!

Posted by: Leslie at September 12, 2005 12:15 PM

Pretty! I love shrugs!

Posted by: LauraA at September 12, 2005 12:20 PM

i love it !!!!!!!!
especially the "not symetrical" part !

its a lovely piece with your matching T-shirt ;o)

Posted by: karen at September 12, 2005 12:38 PM

Beautiful, lacy, flowy. What more could you ask for?

Posted by: Laurie at September 12, 2005 12:54 PM

Alison, Your shurg is awesome. I wanted to let you know that I finished my first pair of socks, following you awesome pattern for ankle socks. Your patten is freaken awesome, thanks for spending the time to write it up. You can see my sock on my blog!
jo

Posted by: Joelene at September 12, 2005 1:39 PM

That is SO pretty!! The sleeves are the perfect length and width, and it has just the right amount of "back coverage" (something that really bothers me about a lot of shrugs I've seen). Plus the color is beautiful, and the drape... sigh, I think I might have to buy yarn and make one for myself. ;)

Posted by: joanna at September 12, 2005 2:17 PM

Wow! That looks great :)

I have some adrienne vittadini yarn I want to make something like that with. Debating if I'll need a contrast shade. It's that fuzzy wool stuff with sequins in it!

Posted by: Amber at September 12, 2005 3:01 PM

It looks fabulous, and the colour is great, matches your t-shirt perfectly. I predict an increase in knitters knitting shrugs in the next few weeks!

Dawn

Posted by: dawn at September 12, 2005 6:21 PM

About the wee sockies: I will try like crazy to get to the P.O. tomorrow before it closes. I may not, due to a last-minute temping job. I want to warm my pal not to worry--I ay have to get them in the mail on Sat, and sorry!

Posted by: Nina at September 12, 2005 6:48 PM

I love it - really whimsical and fun!

Posted by: Julia at September 12, 2005 7:56 PM

I really turned out great!! The colors look great on you:)

Posted by: Deb at September 12, 2005 8:15 PM

I love it! Now I wish I had a NYC contact so I can get my hands on that pattern. Too bad I can't convince my husband we need a trip. lol

Posted by: Emily at September 12, 2005 8:41 PM

Your boy´s right, this shrug is really pretty and it looks very good on you, especially with this matching shirt!

Posted by: Tanja at September 13, 2005 4:20 AM

Oooh, just lovely! :) *applause*

Posted by: AnnaA at September 13, 2005 6:47 AM

That's so cute! Love the colors!

Posted by: Jessica at September 13, 2005 9:04 AM

S and B are so precious! What great comments.. That looks so gorgeous and... blue! I love it!

Posted by: Dani at September 13, 2005 3:55 PM

I am so in love with this. It looks great on you!!!

Posted by: Anna at September 14, 2005 7:10 AM

Funkadelic! I like how it matches your eyes! And I agree, the freeform aspect is key. Fun!

Posted by: Kerstin at September 14, 2005 7:27 AM

Wunderbar! Love it, love it!!! The irregularity of the striping makes it so fabu!

Posted by: Amy at September 14, 2005 10:22 AM

Great job! And B has the potentials of being the next knitter in the family?

Posted by: emy at September 14, 2005 11:46 PM