A Shrug of Your Own: The Basic Recipe

re: A Shrug of Your Own: The Basic Recipe

sbergeron00 — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:33:49 GMT

To SueMauer--

The top of the shoulder bone is the top of your shoulder where a shoulder seam on a tee shirt would be. The other spot to measure to is under the arm in the armpit where the side seams and sleeve of a tee shirt come together. ((measure from shoulder bone (shoulder seam-- I added this) down to the top of the armhole on a top(tee shirt--I added this too) that fits comfortably and double that measurement))

hope that helps!

I have made tons of shrugs and the way they wrote it I had to read the instructions twice. Have fun!

re: A Shrug of Your Own: The Basic Recipe

SueMauer — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 03:32:31 GMT

Either I don't know where the shoulder bone is, or I don't know where the top of the armhole is. I'm visualizing them both in the same place. Can you explain? (basic shrug recipe)

re: A Shrug of Your Own: The Basic Recipe

Julies Yarn Shoppe — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 15:29:32 GMT

BonniR (Bee) have you joined any of the Knit-A-longs (KAL) --there is a button at the top of the page--

Members chat and exchange ideas all the time. Choose one (or more) that is right for you.

re: A Shrug of Your Own: The Basic Recipe

JUDY@6 — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 12:46:26 GMT

I have never made a sweater or a shrug. I am looking for a VERY SIMPLE one since I am a basic knitter. My mom is in a nursing home and a sweater is always to bulky. So here I am searching. OH BTW I'd like to find one with pockets.

Judy G. Springboro, OHio

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AbbieD — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:50:49 GMT

I love the dropped stitches shrug on the free dowload. The problem is that I don' tquite understand how to read the pattern. Is it saying that your first do the drop stitch pattern and then co42 stitches? Also, isn't the count after co 42 stitches with 3 margin stiches 48 not 46 stitches? Am I missing something?

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SusanA — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 01:08:48 GMT

Ironstone patterns had a ribbed and ruffled shrug pattern that I loved so well, I made...3 of them in...cashmere and silk Debbie Bliss and when I wear them...well, I am blissful. I love shrugs; this is the first time I have even posted on a site like this. Thanks to all for the great ideas.

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BarbaraH@6 — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 16:01:39 GMT

I have been looking for a simple shrug I can make, if it gets complicated, I give up and never finish it! Can anyone help me with that? I would certainly appreciate it so much!
Barbara

re: A Shrug of Your Own: The Basic Recipe

BonniR — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 18:21:29 GMT

Hi Beverly,
I have just the shrug for you!
It is a great bolero style, ribbed around the circular front and cuffs, lacy all over the rest of the body. A simple bit of lovelyness. I am working on the pattern for it as we type. Maybe there is a way for readers to trade patterns? I don't want to break any of the KittingDaily rules though. So maybe someone official from the KD staff can comment or E-mail me and let me know if there is an acceptable way to exchange patterns (that we have designed and are therefore not breaking copyright rules with) amongst ourselves.
Bee

re: A Shrug of Your Own: The Basic Recipe

BeverlyR — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 16:27:50 GMT

I love the idea of shrugs. The reality of a shrug...not so much. I one [free pattern on ball band of (I think it was Caron's Simply Soft Shadow yarn). Loved the simplicity of it and the sproingy softness of the yarn, but the fit...Jeez, can't imagine it looking good on anyone who isn't anorexic. Guess what I really need is a nice, but simple Bolero pattern, ie., short in front, a bit longer and looser fit in the back.

re: A Shrug of Your Own: The Basic Recipe

AdcockJ — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 22:07:41 GMT

I really enjoy shrugs and my favorite one that fits the best is one knit by my best friend,(besides my DH :~D ) in a silk blend yarn. I have made several shrugs and none fit as well as the one she made. Now I know why! The hints on helping along the fit I found very helpful, specifically how and where to measure correctly! Keep up the great work! Take care, Juli