Lacy Shrug baby

Pixywhispers · 06-27-2006, 10:08 AM

In the July 2006 Creative Knitting Magazine I found this adorable shrug, but am a bit scared to do it by myself. There are a lot of directions I havent run into before.

Anyone else want to knit this little cutie?

Jackie F. · 06-27-2006, 11:44 PM

I'm in!!!

jamadian75 · 06-28-2006, 12:07 AM

Love the patter.
Have the agazine.

Now if I have enough of a suitable yarn in my stash I'm in too!!

Pixywhispers · 06-28-2006, 04:50 AM

Jamadia, I hope you can find some! It would be great to do this with you!

And Jackie! Hi! Eeeeee, this is my first real KAL, so if there are any rules LOL let me know.

Alrighty! Here are the specs for those who may want to stash or otherwise shop. The little diagram of the yarn says 2. Fine.

Size 12 months and (18 months

Chest 20 1/2 (23) inches

Materials Baby weight cotton blend yarn*(150 yds/1 1/2 oz per ball):2 (3) balls

Size 3 (3.25 mm) Straight and 2 double-pointed needles or size needed to obtain gauge (I thought this sounded funny.)

Size E/4/3.5mm crochet hook

Stitch Markers

Stitch Holders

*Sample project knitted withSenso Denim (60 percent cotton/40 percent acrylic microfiber) fom DMC

Gauge 40 sts and 36 rows = 4 inches/10cm in k1 p1

OMG I got some Classic Cotton for this project and I think its gona be too thick! AH, swatch time. Ok I'm off to find needles.

Candace

Jackie F. · 06-28-2006, 05:16 AM

Since I'll be making the 18mo size (450 yd), I ordered KnitPicks Shine in Hydrangea. With shipping, about $12! Usually I get my orders from KnitPicks in 3-5 days. I don't think I have size 3 needles, so I'll be getting those when I buy the magazine.

This should be fun!!

Pixywhispers · 06-28-2006, 06:12 AM

Oh thats gona be pretty Jackie! I'm doing mine in Tahki Classic Cotton, Mauve.

Jackie F. · 06-28-2006, 08:12 PM

OK, I got the magazine and needles today! :D Now I have to wait for the yarn...

jamadian75 · 06-28-2006, 10:26 PM

Originally Posted by Pixywhispers

I'm doing mine in Tahki Classic Cotton, Mauve.

If you haven't used it before, I think you're really going to like this yarn. It has a natural sheen to it that I really liked for a jumper I made. Slides off the needles quickly too, but use something you know won't make it prone to splitting (typical cotton) - maybe Addi's or other metal?

Love to see a picture of your yarn colors ladies!
I still haven't decided :rollseyes:

Pixywhispers · 06-29-2006, 02:56 AM

I'm so excited! Eeeee!

Cool Jackie! This is so cool!

J, What yarn did you find? What are your choices? Yes I am so in love with this yarn. My camera is on vacation with Dh and the kids! So I'll have to post a picture of it when he gets back. Isnt that sweet of him? He took them camping and I get to straighten out and sew and knit to my hearts content! Woohoo!

I just finished a baby sun hat with the Classic Cotton, Oh I

it! And yes! LOL I will use my addis'Gotta love them, I only have three addis and thank goodness one is a size three!

My dh is coming back tommorrow with the wrecking crew so I'm gona go do a little more last minute dejunking!

Jackie F. · 07-06-2006, 09:58 PM

Thought I should give an update:

Well, I'm still waiting on my yarn to arrive. There's been a glitch in the delivery. :rollseyes: When my husband submitted our change of address form online 2 weeks ago to the USPS, our mail delivery stopped immediately rather than on the date he gave. For several days we didn't receive our mail and had to contact our local post office to resolve this problem. Since I ordered my yarn while not receiving mail, my yarn got lost. KnitPicks has been really nice about handling this situation. If my yarn is not at my new address, they will send another shipment!