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Finished Mohair shrug/bolero! – EDIT: LINK TO PATTERN January 31, 2008

Filed under: Finished Knitting Projects, knitting — frogginette @ 5:55 pm
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Is it a shrug? Is it a bolero? Not sure what the difference is, to be honest.

This pattern is real easy, basically it’s a 2×2 rib rectangle, then you double the number of stitches you started with over one row, and then continue in 1×1 rib. At which point you get this.

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Then you just sew the thing together to make a shrug. I actually strayed from the Belgian Lady’s instructions a bit ; i thought the fit was more flattering if i positioned the seams where I ended up putting them. In the original pattern, the seams are lower on each side, more shrug-like, but then the armholes are way bigger and gape a bit around the shoulders, the fit is more slouchy. A matter of taste, in the end.

Overall, I’m really happy with this mohair adventure, it was ok to knit, a bit boring especially toward the end when you have about 200 stitches on your needles, but then it’s quick enough to finish it without getting frustrated. And so little seaming, which is always a bonus!

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EDIT: PATTERN IS NOW AVAILABLE HERE

 

8 Responses to “Finished Mohair shrug/bolero! – EDIT: LINK TO PATTERN”

  1. Maman Says:

    epatant ton truc… j’ai compris que tu avais modifie l emplacement de la couture maisil faudra que tu m explique ou et comment exactement.
    Si tu avais du courage ca pourrait etre pas mal de completer avec un haut sans manches tres echancre su r les epaules (style emmanchures americaines) en jersey ajoure d un peu de point dentelle. Ca pourrait meme etre tres habille.

  2. celestine Says:

    Can you tell me where I can get the pattern for the Belgium mohair shrug? I would love to make one for my daughter. I just love your shrug

  3. katy Says:

    I really love your mohair shrug bolero! It’s so beautiful.
    Please advise on how to get the pattern for this gorgeous shrug.

    Thank you very much!
    Katy

  4. frogginette Says:

    Katy, I just emailed you the instructions for the mohair shrug/bolero. Please let me know if you have any problems!
    Other readers: if you are interested, just drop me a line and I’ll send you the pattern! It’s VERY straightforward.

  5. Loretta Says:

    Can you please send me the pattern for this shrug? It is adorable. Thank you.
    Loretta

  6. sandra Says:

    ok…now that i see this rear view, i realize the 24″ measurement is from neck to hip…merci copine…sss

  7. toni formby Says:

    could you please send me a copy of this?? i tried to down load it but can’t figure out where
    would love to make this up
    toni

  8. Bethan Evans Says:

    Please could you email me the pattern for mohair bolero.

    Many thanks,
    Bethan


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