Shrugging in the shrug
Originally uploaded by Big Sister.
Sounds odd, looks great--that is the truth behind the Turtleneck Shrug. I will say that it looks much better on than it does just without a body in it. It was easy as pie to make: knit a couple of 20" long tubes, bind off a few stitches, a decrease here and there, bring it together with a turtleneck and voila! A unique warming device for the fashion fearless. I wore it today and got almost no funny looks. And for being knit in Cascade 220, it is barely itchy at all. More photos found on Flickr, as usual.
The specs
Pattern: Turtleneck Shrug by Teva Durham from Scarf Style
Yarn: Cascade 220, #9336, 2.5 skeins (I think)
Needles: US 7s
Gauge: 20 st/4" in 3x3 rib
Teva Durham is a genius. I can't believe that the Loop-d-Loop book is taking so long to come out. It might be time for a fan letter.
The Accordion Sweater for Wylie is awaiting its zipper and then photos! On the needles now are the long unfinished Retro Rib Socks. I am a little worried that I am going to run out of yarn, which would suck because nowhere, but nowhere sells Patons Kroy in these parts. I am also making Coronet for my resident social worker, Jen. In honor of Coronet I learned how to knit without a cable needle today!
CUTE! I love Teva. That is awesome. I have to go get that book.
Posted by: Angela | March 04, 2005 at 06:21 AM
The shrug is great! I love the color. Is it super warm?
Posted by: jenny | March 04, 2005 at 07:43 AM
Gurl,
I sent the eggplant Lamb's Pride Coronet to Megan, you know, because she's been down in the dumps lately, and she LOVES it. I kept the other for myself and it's lovely.
Posted by: Anne | March 04, 2005 at 10:00 AM
i was skeptical, but you pulled it off. que bueno!
Posted by: ET | March 04, 2005 at 01:24 PM
Ooh! I have the pattern, am dying to knit the Turtleneck Shrug even MORE now because of yours! AND I happen to have some Cascade 220, as you know...
Posted by: alison | March 05, 2005 at 09:06 AM
i like your shrug. i made a hooded shrug its pretty freakin rad.. im loving it.. and also have gotten mostly positive comments from my freaky buddies and only a few awkward stares wearing it in public... check out the pics at my blog. let me know what you think.
Posted by: spirals | March 05, 2005 at 11:37 AM
im glad you like it.. it is super fun to wear...
im gonna be in san francisco on march 21 to 28. we are going to see nine inch nails in davis on the 25th... and apocalyptica on the 21st in SF.. im sooooo excited...
Posted by: spirals | March 06, 2005 at 12:38 AM
i found you through the scarf style blog - just had to come round and tell you how fantastic your shrug is!
and you're not the only one waiting for teva durham's book!
Posted by: kris | March 08, 2005 at 10:44 AM
I'm almost finished with the first sleeve of this shrug and I've been having serious doubts if I will be brave enough to wear it. Your's looks so great it has given me the courage to knit on!
Posted by: Tami | March 09, 2005 at 08:41 AM
looks great!
Posted by: froggy | March 18, 2005 at 03:11 PM