“…how they stitched the patches of the universe together into one garment for us.”
Another finished object to show off!This time it’s nothing for a baby, it’s adult clothing.
No, wait…. That sounds dirty. Let me try again…
It’s a shrug made to fit a grown up. A particular grown up in fact. Me!
I don’t have many pictures of its construction as, it turns out, tiny black stitches next to other tiny black stitches aren’t amazingly photogenic. At least, not at my skill level.
I used a pattern called Mae (Ravelry link here) by Carrie Bostick Hoge and, although I couldn’t bring myself to purchase the delicious but pricey wool the pattern called for, I did splash out on some delightfully soft merino wool – MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino in Pitch Black. Yum.
I’m really pleased. Initially I thought it would come round a bit further, but after a block it has stretched nicely, and I think a few wears will mould it to my body even further. It’s such a simple design, putting good use to simple stockinette and garter stitch patterns, but I think it looks really snazzy. Comfy but smart.
It’s also really cozy thanks to the merino wool and how it sits snugly against the neck. Perfect to go over a fancy dress at winter weddings!
*Quote from Ray Bradbury
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