Circular Shrug

is done...
Not the greatest outfit to wear with it, and you can probably tell that it's late and I'm tired, but this is a fabulous garment. I'm ready to make another one!

My new puppy!

Dorey! Isn't she adorable. Love at first sight all the way around.

Back panel of my circular shrug is finished. Now for 6 inches of 2x2 ribbing. It was a little scary there for a while knitting 20+ inches of the back, which did not include the 6" of ribbing at the bottom. Needing a little reassurance, I emailed the designer on Ravelry, who reminded me that the 20" section goes not only up the back but over the shoulder as well. I feel much better now. Did I tell you how much I love Ravelry?

February Lady Progress

Progress is slow on my February Lady, but I am into the fun lace part. I love how the colors are coming out, and it is such a fun pattern. Challenging enough that I have to pay attention, but not too much. Ginni is nearly done with hers...humph.

Circular Shrug

This is a great little pattern I found on Ravelry (of course) Not only is it a great shape, but you can work it in any gauge yarn you want, any size you want. You can improvise all over the place - add contrasting ribbing, throw in a lace panel, or change the stitch pattern across the back. Just two little seams, and you've turned a fairly simple piece of knitting into a fabulous, flattering garment. I'm about a quarter of the way up the back section.

Here's a close-up of my lace panel insert

I'm using Ellyn Cooper Metallo in Vercchino for the ribbing and Sublime Cashmere, Merino Silk for the back. Shelly, Sheila, Cindy. and Joan are working on the same design in different yarns. It's really cool to see how this shrug turns out in other fibers.