This is my own version of a shrug. A shrug is a short sweater to chase a chill away. This would be a perfect bed jacket for a friend in the hospital. Or just to throw on when the nights are a little cool.
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The measurement examples are my personal measurements.
Begin by taking measurements in inches.
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I'm looking for a pattern for a 'shrug' (or 'hug' as I've also heard it called). This is like a sweater, except it's only the sleeves, and a connection across the back! I've searched a lot of knitting websites, and only came up with one that I liked, but the pattern sounds really strange.
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I found all of this by just using "free shrug pattern" into my search engine. A google search showed:
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hope this helps.
Butterick # 4396- seen in a recent JoAnn fabric flyer. (I didn't know that the pattern makers had knitting patterns.)
try looking on http://www.craftster.org , they always have lots of patterns.
Thank you everyone!
I've found some good patterns from your tips!!
You can find some patterns on www.mavis-crafts.com/
Here is a very pretty one that is easy too!!!!! www.leisureartslibrary.com/
What about a newsboy hat? Does anybody know good website for a knitted one?
Here's a site with links to a lot of free patterns:
www.knittingpatterncentral.com/
I made one of these recently. It's really simple. First, you need one strand of worsted weight and one strand of fancy fur yarn. Or you can use two strands of the fancy fur, but it's really hard to see the stitches.
You'll need two skeins of red heart yarn or similar, and three skeins of fancy fur depending on how long you make it.
I am looking for an easy knitted shrug pattern. Anyone know of one? Thank you,
Lisa
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Check out Lion Brand Yarns' website. They have a list of all the free patterns they have in both knitting and crocheting, including shrugs. Type in "Lion Brand yarns," scroll down to "Welcome...." then click on first indented site below that. www.lionbrand.com/
Has anyone done the Knitting Goddess book's Arachne Shrug??? I need some ideas for the yarn, ways to substitute AND photos of it done. The drawings in the book are not always so clear for me, AND some of the instructions are not either. Someone said in a review of the book that it would be a great class to do each of Deborah's designs as a way to develop one's knitting skills and expertise.... well I've been pondering just that, and I KNOW I will need clearer instructions AND photos.
I LOVE her book and designs!!!!
Thanks,
Demetra Gayle
Check out http://www.Knitty.com. They have a couple of cool ones, including one a woman made to go with her wedding gown (which is the whole reason I was looking for a shrug pattern in the first place!)
http://www.freepatterns.com ...This site has many free patterns for knitting, crochet, sewing, etc. I found a pattern for a shrug there awhile ago. I had a sleeveless pink dress which I took with me to a yarn shop and was able to exactly match the colour.
Another site is About knitting.com. Both sites are great!
You can find some patterns on www.mavis-crafts.com/
Here's a site with links to a lot of free patterns:
www.knittingpatterncentral.com/
You can gret a simple Shrug from Perl Grey:
www.perlgrey.com/
You can either by the complete kit, which tried to do, but the yarn is lovely but to fine for my taste and experience, or you could just order the pattern only via email, and use your own wool.
See picture for idea of look
I'm not sure if this is what you mean but at my knitting group the other day one of the ladies showed us this thing. She used one strand of worsted weight yarn (red heart) and 3 skeins of fancy fur. She casted on, I think, 30 sts with size 11 or 13 or 15 needles and knit it as if she was making a scarf. she made it about 50 inches long. You measure your writs from one end to the other to get the length needed. Then, she folded up the edges horizontally and used the mattress stitch up the sides until almost the middle part. This makes the sleeves. She then showed us how it works by putting her arms in the tubes and then taking the center part and putting it over her neck. It looked pretty easy to make and was so soft and warm!
As far as how much to cast on, I would think that you could just fold it over and wrap it around your arms to see if it would fit. I'm planning on making one next month and experimenting with it. When I get it done, I'll post photos up on my blog: www.noelwright.blogspot.com
Hope this helps! I also saw that www.lionbrand.com had a pattern for one but for a child called Baby Bolero. Perhaps you can get more ideas there. The one my friend made looked a little different than the picture on the lionbrand site. Which I think is because they used just the fancy fur yarn. The worsted weight gives it more body and is less difficult to work with yet still looks furry.
How do you sew a shrug?
butchieb from Nokomis, FL
You can buy this pattern. It has lots of way to sew shrugs, capes & capelets: (just cut the bottom "body" area of of view A & sew the bottom shut & you'll have a clasic long sleve shrug.
I've sewn LOTS of shrugs because I don't often have the time to knit or crochet them. Stretch fabric works WAY better than woven fabric does. I like to buy enough stretch fabric to make a long sleeve shrug to go with any short sleeve tops I may make, That way they can go from summer to winter clothes in a flash! What I do is take a piece of stretch fabric (It doesn't really matter which way the stretch goes, but on a long sleeve shrug, it's usually better to cut it the opposite way than you normally would, this way the stretch will be across the sleeves & arms. For a long sleeve shrug (see picture) measure how many inches it is from one wrist across to the other wrist with your arms spread wide. (or measure a long sleeve shirt) this is how long you need you fabric to be. (add seam allowance) You'll have to figure out how long you want it to be starting at you neck to how ever long you want it. Take that (lengthe) measurement & add about 3 or 4 inches for ease. Then you basically fold it into quarters & draw on you fabric with chalk you cutting lines. The shrug will start skinny at the wrist on each side then get larger untill its' the size of your upper arms & shoulders at the shoulder area you leave that part open for your body to fit through. Short sleeve shrugs are even easier.
I gotta run now, but I know I didn't explain myself correctly so write me here on ThriftyFun with any questions.
Here's a pattern from "Modest Prom" to sew a WOVEN FABRIC $5 shrug:
www.modestprom.com/
There are patterns on different websites like HGTV or DIY, do-it-yourself. Just Google shrug patterns and see what you get.
Quick n dirty: Salvage an old long-sleeved T-shirt or sweatshirt.
-Cut off the sleeve cuffs to make 3/4 sleeves (unless you want to keep 'em).
-Cut out the neck ribbing, also cutting a deep, narrow V shape down the front, being sure to cut out ~10" for ties (or a space for button or frogs, etc.). *
-Next, cut off waistband ribbing (and cut bottom edge of shrug to desired finished length plus enough to hem under). *
* (You can leave ties raw underneath or cut matching pieces from excess waist material and face them, then turn inside out.)
-Hem all raw edges and embellish with bits of lace, buttons, iron-on patches, etc.
-Have fun!
I am looking for a knitted shrug pattern for a toddler.
By Jacqueline Love from Vancouver, Canada
First you'll have to become a member of Bernat's site (it's free) then
LOG ON then type in: www.bernat.com/
or search the words: Cot'n Corn - Shoulder Shrug
This pattern measures 14" x 36"... Adjust to a child's size with this handy chart:
www.clearwaterknits.com/
* Be sure to add an extra inch to the length & the width for ease!
Here's an adult shrug for crochet: (from the same site, Bernat yarn) It looks like a young teen in the photo...
www.bernat.com/
OR search: "Bamboo - Shoulder Shrug"
on www.bernet.com/pattern
As you already know a shrug is just a long tube. Or a short tube for short sleeves or a square for a sleeveless shrug...Look at the measurement's (above) you'll need, then draw the pattern out on paper after you figure out your gauge (so you know how many stitches per inch you'll have with the yarn & tension you're using).
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Have Fun!
Cyinda
Handy adult women's & mens size charts:
Mens:
www.clearwaterknits.com/
(from 20 or so years back) Womens sizes:
www.clearwaterknits.com/
More realistic womans sze chart: (newer)
www.clearwaterknits.com/
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I use these charts ALL the time when I sew or crochet for my granddaughter & friends!
Today on Annie's Attic website (May 27) there is a free pattern for a child's shrug.
www.lionbrand.com has a pattern called Baby Bolero. (shrug) super easy!
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I wonder if anyone has a simple pattern for a baby/toddler 2T baby shrug? I would really like to make one for my granddaughter. Thank you.
