Showing posts with label easy shrug pattern. Show all posts
Showing posts with label easy shrug pattern. Show all posts

9/26/2016

Needlecrafts - Knit, Collared Shrug

9/26/2016
Needlecrafts - Knit, Collared Shrug
Image for inspiration only | Verena
This has been one of the busiest summers, travelling and visiting family. A trip to Italy was definitely exciting - a whirlwind tour of Amalphi coast, Rome, Florence and Venice. Both Rob and I have had the opportunity to experience Italy before - on our honeymoon, with friends and on business. This tour was with Rob's brother and his wife and needless to say we had an incredible time seeing all kinds of places we missed on our trips before. We ate and drank our way through these cities and I was lucky enough that in Rome I celebrated my birthday. As far as fashion goes every big city now has all the big chains, Zara and H&M being the most prevalent. Still there was fun in the markets and finding odd pieces that will remind me of this trip for some time to come. The coolness of Fall will be coming upon us soon so I thought this shrug was perfect for keeping away the chilly weather. The shrug is a long rectangle with a ribbed collar, fast and easy in a bulky weight yarn. A satisfying project to make for yourself and thinking ahead for gifts that will definitely be appreciated!

7/28/2014

Needlecraft - Knit,Sew,Crochet - Criss Cross Shrug

7/28/2014
Needlecrafts - Knit,Crochet,Sew - Sleeved Shrug
There are so many lovely designs that are available for knitting, crochet and sewing. Unfortunately, those same designs do not usually cross paths into all the three crafts because of certain limitations within the design or the craft.
All three crafts appeal to me but I go through stages of wanting to do one craft more than the other.
For me, at the moment, it is crochet but a design that is knit can persuade me to start knitting.
When a pattern is easy and appealing to all three crafters, this is a good thing.
The last post was about making a rectangle that folded into a shrug.
This post also offers a design that allows you make your shrug in three different ways.
The crossover shrug is a long rectangle that folds and is sewn at the ends for sleeves. The middle part, depending how long and how wide, can become a cowl, a hood or a top for a cami underneath .
Read further for a refashion idea and free patterns for both a knit and crochet crossover shrug.