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Sunday
FO Report: One Skein Wonder
FO Report: The OSW, or One Skein Wonder
Designer: Stefanie Japel
Pattern Source: Pattern available right here (and note the errata here)
Yarn: Noro Silk Garden, #87, about one and a half balls used
Needle Size: US 9, 6
Gauge: 16 sts = 4"
Date Completed: June 2005
Recipient: me (of course you know this by now)
Wow! This was one of those knits that, despite how easy and fast it knits up, I'm going to love and wear over and over and over. (I went to an incredibly fun knitting get-together last Thursday, in which I was inspired by Cathi's own version-- Thanks for making one first so I could see how cute this really is, Cathi! More on last Thursday's get-together shortly...) Fortunately for my knitting pals, I'll finally have something to wear besides my Charlotte-Turned-Poncho which we're all quite frankly slightly tired of seeing.
Some technical notes: I had a hard time measuring myself, and couldn't decide if it would be better to do the 16" or the 17", so I made the 16". At first, the fit seemed perfect. After a little wash and wear the Silk Garden has stretched a little, so it's ended up being a little loose. I probably could have made the smaller size. Also, don't miss the errata if you're going to make one. (I, however, did miss it.) In any case, it still fits great and I've already received many compliments on it! I looooove these colors of Silk Garden, and this little shrug is going to go with practically every summer shirt in my wardrobe. Because I made the Big Sweetie sit through it, I'll make you sit through it as well ... Here's me modeling the shrug with just a few of my shirts ... (the point here being that this little thing is very versatile!):
 
 
(Sorry for the dark shots ... we've had dark, rainy weather here and obviously my natural sunlight was lacking. If I feel like updating these, I just might ...)
So, what are you waiting for? Go get yourself the pattern, and make yourself one of these puppies!
(And more progress on other WIPs to be blogged about shortly ...)
Posted at 6/12/2005 5:38:39 pm by Jen
 | | | Michelle
June 14, 2005 04:59 PM PDT
Well, now you've done it. Now I have to go get the pattern! I've got yarn left over from Klaralund!! | |
| | | Elspeth
June 13, 2005 11:52 PM PDT
How cool! I'm almost done with mine and I coincidentaly used Silk Garden as well! | |
| | | Christie
June 13, 2005 11:24 PM PDT
So smart to make it out of that yarn! It will go with everything, no doubt about it! Very cute! | |
| | | nona
June 13, 2005 09:36 PM PDT
I love your one-skein-wonder, it looks fabulous! I've seen this knit on several blogs and love them all -- I believe the pattern is calling me to also knit it! | |
| | | Eilene
June 13, 2005 06:37 PM PDT
I love, love, love it!!!! I did buy the pattern & am going to start it tomorrow!
I love the Noro! ;-) | |
| | | Kristen
June 13, 2005 04:18 PM PDT
Very cute and very you! I love it!! | |
| | | cara
June 13, 2005 03:32 PM PDT
I have so got to make one of these,everyone has one! I like it in the silk garden,very cute | |
| | | Tess
June 13, 2005 12:23 PM PDT
Very cute. I have some Silk Garden left over from Klaralund but I think I've already spent too much money on knitting stuff as is. I still haven't even atempted knitting Orangina that I purchased from Glampyre (need to focus on one project at a time.) | |
| | | Cathi
June 13, 2005 08:13 AM PDT
It looks great, Jenifer! What a great idea, to make it out of Noro! | |
| | | Erica
June 13, 2005 06:58 AM PDT
Very, very cute! I wonder if I could pull one of those off... | |
| | | Name
June 13, 2005 06:58 AM PDT
Oh, that's it! I have to make one!! I love the colors in yours. So cute!! | |
| | | Wanda
June 12, 2005 11:09 PM PDT
Yep, I've just got to sit down and do it. I love yours in Noro, so cute! | |
| | | marirob
June 12, 2005 07:26 PM PDT
So great! Nice color choice and the fit looks really good. Yes, I will have to make one soon too! | |
| | | grumperina
June 12, 2005 07:20 PM PDT
What I really like about your version is the striping of the Noro, and how it's continuous throughout the back and the sleeves. Great choice, and great job!! | |
| | | Marina
June 12, 2005 07:16 PM PDT
That is too cute. Looks really great on you. | |
| | | Dan
June 12, 2005 06:33 PM PDT
It looks great, Jen! I'm thinking of making something like that to add some pizazz to my 12-year-old daughter's wardrobe. | |
| | | AmyB
June 12, 2005 06:00 PM PDT
Jenifer!
I love your OSW!!! Such beautiful yarn... I've got to make me one of those babies too. ;) | |
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