After months of knitting - or rather not knitting - I finally finish the textured circle shrug by Stefanie Japel.
Now that it's done I have to admit that I really like it but I wouldn't have finished it if I wasn't knitting it along with Meg. Check out Meg's awesome shrug. Shortly after completing the back and first sleeve, I realized that this pattern was sized large and may not be as flattering as I had initially thought. One night I even came close to ripping it and starting over but decided to just "make it work." And now I'm glad I did.
I made two modifications to the pattern. The first was to add twenty-five rows of 1x1 ribbing to the sleeves and the second was to eliminate all stitch increases in the shawl collar. The pattern called for an increase of approximately fifty stitches and I made that second mod at the very last minute with the aid of a glass of wine and this great movie. My only regret is that I couldn't share this mod with my friend Meg because she had already finished her shrug by that time.
It's still a bit 'saggy' in the back but I don't mind and I think I'll wear it often.
Pattern: Textured Circle Shrug
Yarn: Cascade yarns 220 superwash, color 1918 (Shire)
Needles: US size 8 and 6
Size: small
Mods: see above
All photo credits go to my eleven year old son. Here's my "pretending to be in a knitting magazine" shot...
But in reality I'm a huge dork who makes goofy faces when the kiddos are acting silly and can never remember to brush my hair. Just keeping it real here in blogland.
And when uploading the photos onto my computer I found that Ezra had taken this shot of Abigail with my camera. Hair uncombed, barefoot, with princess dress on backwards - that's how we roll out here in the country.
Hope you all had a wonderful Mother's Day!
This is gorgeous! This green looks fabulous on you! Beautiful work!
Posted by: Rebekah | May 10, 2010 at 03:06 PM
That sweater is so cute! I really like what you did with the sleeves. I'm thinking of making this. What changes would you make to the back?
Kudos to the photographer, and by the way, I like your hair!
Posted by: weedwacker | May 10, 2010 at 03:10 PM
You and Meg, a match made in knitting heaven. I love both your's and her's. You look so pretty Sweetie.
Posted by: Adirondack Mama | May 10, 2010 at 03:36 PM
Oh, my goodness it is absolutely gorgeous!
I love the color and everything about it! Your so cute and I love your hair! Yes, I hear you that is how we roll in the country too! lol
Posted by: gardenmama | May 10, 2010 at 04:05 PM
I love it! I think that color is a perfect one for you. Your son did a fabulous job on the photography.
Posted by: christina | May 10, 2010 at 04:12 PM
the sweater and you both look great!
Posted by: Denise | May 10, 2010 at 04:22 PM
It's perfect! I don't think a shrug is meant to be too fitted ~ and I think your's came out exactly right :)
I love all the textured details and the color is superb on you ~ enjoy!
PS I am so impressed with the photography skills of your son!
Posted by: MrPuffy | May 10, 2010 at 05:17 PM
I think the shrug/sweater looks fabulous! I'm going to add it to my queue for "one day". Happy MDay!
Posted by: Rose | May 10, 2010 at 06:06 PM
Great sweater. I need something like that - a little more current than my cardigans and cewnecks ! The color is great too.
Posted by: Beth | May 10, 2010 at 06:49 PM
Love the shrug!! Think it looks great on you!!
Your pictures are awesome and not like a huge dork. We roll like that around here quite a bit, too.
Ruth
Posted by: Ruth | May 10, 2010 at 07:27 PM
Gorgeous shrug, like I've said before.. you always pick out the best patterns to make! The color you choose is perfect for you, very pretty :)
Posted by: Stephanie | May 10, 2010 at 07:31 PM
That sweater looks awesome -- and you're such a cute model (messy hair and all that). Definitely, you're keeping it real!
Posted by: Jodi | May 10, 2010 at 08:14 PM
The sweater looks wonderful!! I love the color and I'm glad to see some of your knitting.
I love the picture of you smiling!! Beautiful!
Posted by: imene | May 10, 2010 at 09:34 PM
oh i love it! i was just looking at this shrug on ravelry last night! love your mods too! makes me want to cast on :)
Posted by: SpiderWomanKnits | May 11, 2010 at 12:20 AM
Love the shrug; it looks so cozy and I could use that at the moment! Love the pictures, too.
Posted by: Karen | May 11, 2010 at 02:32 AM
so, so pretty! you did great! I don't think it's saggy in back at all. It's lovely.
Posted by: Nancy | May 11, 2010 at 08:07 AM
Of course it's wonderful on you! It looks great--and you're so smart to do it in a superwash, too.
And your son did a great job with the pictures too--I may have to start handing over the camera because there's only so much you can do with the self-timer!
Great job, Larissa!
Posted by: Meg Evans | May 11, 2010 at 08:52 AM
Love the pics! Your shrug came out beautifully and looks great on you. Hope you had a wonderful (well deserved) mother's day!!
Posted by: Andrea | May 11, 2010 at 09:13 AM
LOVE it! ok...how many skeins did you use of the superwash? I like the mods you made...especially the longer sleeves. E did a great job taking the photos...my favorite is the one with the great smile on your face! beautiful! Hope your mother's day was a happy one!
Posted by: Lisa Q | May 11, 2010 at 08:40 PM
Your sweater came out great. I like that you knit along with a fellow internet friend. What's up next?
Posted by: jane | May 12, 2010 at 06:24 AM
Love it too!! Can I tell you again how much I admire your skill in modifying patterns to fit you perfectly?! I'm looking forward to being able to do that. lovely, larissa...every bit of this post.
Posted by: kristyn | May 12, 2010 at 10:03 AM
That shrug is lovely!
Posted by: riotyarn | May 12, 2010 at 04:24 PM
It is gorgeous, I want to knit one now!!
Posted by: Daegle | May 13, 2010 at 04:40 AM
I love it and the color looks great on you!!! SUch a hip mama!
Posted by: Alyssa | May 14, 2010 at 10:37 AM
All that I am going to say is that you are amazing. This shrug is amazing, and I love everything about this piece. Awesome job Larissa
Posted by: Heather | May 14, 2010 at 02:24 PM
you look fantastic in that sweater! I have that lovely pattern, and now I have to make it for myself!
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Posted by: katie | May 19, 2010 at 01:58 PM
how did i miss this!!!!
it is fantastic, larissa. absolutely one sweater you should wear A LOT!
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