The latest addition to my self-published patterns has just been added ‘Summer Affair‘. This laceweight shrug was knit for my sister’s wedding in a few weeks time. I wanted to create something really special for her, but neither of us wear shawls. However I really love shrugs. So I set out to create a pattern that has all of the pleasure of lace knitting, delicate and open but creates a piece that is very wearable.
The shrug is constructed as a simple lace rectangle, the sleeve are grafted together and then the shrug opening is knit from the live stitches you have left on your needle. For added effect a ruffle is knitted at the back of the shrug with short rows.
I hope you all enjoy knitting this!
The photo below is my favourite, I love the shadow from the lace on the dress!
That’s beautiful. Congratulations!
Oh my goodness, that is one gorgeous shrug! And I was trying to resist adding another UFO to the pile but I’m feeling the urge to cast on…
Absolutely stunning design…I can’t wait to knit this!
I just had to bookmark this and follow you on twitter…I am not sure how I stumbled upon your beautiful shrug, but it stopped me dead in my “etracks”!
This is breath taking! What size do your patterns go to? And are they written out or on charts?
this is quite beautiful. are you still offering this as a free pattern?
thanks.
this is so pretty, if you are offering this for free, i would love to have it.. it not i will have to buy the pattern., thanks so much.
I’m afraid this is not a free pattern.
I purchased this pattern awhile ago but am just getting around to making it now. The garter stitch ruffle definitely looks like garter stitch in the photo but the body appears to be stockinette lace contrary to the chart.
On the chart the open white square is labelled as ‘knit’ – this would be what it looks from the front of the work. Of course this is RS: Knit WS: Purl
The ruffle is in garter stitch.
Thanks Carol. I’m glad I asked. I’m new to reading charts and prefer written directions.
Wish you had a picture of the front of this. Does the pattern state what yarn you used? This is fantabulous! I’ve been looking for a shrug pattern for months now for my own wedding (I’m not a shawl person either.) I have looked at hundreds of lace patterns and none spoke to me until now. Can’t wait for payday to purchase the pattern.
Also may I have permission to pin this to my Pinterest page with the link so people I know are able to see this pattern and will maybe purchase it themselves? Thanks
You can see more of this shrug here – http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/summer-affair, you can also take a look at the projects it has been used for several weddings!
Please fee free to pin!
How is S11 for rs and ws worked.
That is sl 1 which is slip one stitch.