Shrug It Off is Finished

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 I finished Lorna Miser's Shrug It Off pattern. 
I am in love with this shrug/sweater. 
I took me about 2 weeks of regular knitting to make it. 
It was so easy, I will make another. 
I love the Arucania Pinecone yarn.
The slight hand dye skein difference really isn't noticeable. 
I used about 700 yards of the merino and alpaca blend. 


If you look closely, you'll see I'm getting gray hairs.
Call me crazy, but I love them. 
I won't color them. 
I spent years putting highlights in my hair and now God's doing it for me.  She's so smart!

 (I should mention the cost of this shrug was about 60 dollars) 
I like when people post their costs; it influences me...


Comments

Unknown said…
I love the shrug too! I think I may need to make one! Don't color your hair. I have for years and now I am afraid to find out what is underneath.
9:16 AM
Tired Teacher said…
Ooooh, I love your shrug and have added the pattern to my Ravelry library.

I stopped coloring my hair 40 years ago and let nature take its course. I started getting grey hair when I was 20.
9:39 AM
Caffeine Girl said…
Kathy, you look great! I love the shrug and it looks great on you. I've been dying my hair since I was 40. You may not need to color your hair; gray may just blend in.
9:56 AM
Vera said…
Your shrug and your hair look fabulous! I'm off to find the pattern on ravelry.
10:24 AM
Judy S. said…
Love that shrug! It's just perfect and great for chilly summer days (when there are some!?) Cute photos, and I love that braided hibiscus (or is it a rose of Sharon)?
10:55 AM
Unknown said…
Love the picture of you in your new shrug!! Gorgeous. I want to make one too! It looks so comfortable and cozy, just perfect for Fall.
11:40 AM
knitterbeader said…
Love the shrug! I "quit" coloring my hair at 40 (I started greying at 20 (thanks to my Mom). My daughters also started going grey at 20, but are still coloring. It's definitely a "family trait" here. But I'm completely white now and love it!
12:37 PM
Marguerite said…
Love the shawl. It may be the thing that gets me knitting again cause I think I need one. Natural hair is beautiful and liberating. I've loved mine for 16 years now.
12:52 PM
Marguerite said…
Love the shawl. It may be the thing that gets me knitting again cause I think I need one. Natural hair is beautiful and liberating. I've loved mine for 16 years now.
12:52 PM
elns said…
The shrug is beautiful and so are you in it! Gorgeous! I prefer the length you gave it compared to the example photo. I might have to do this. Hmm, the leftover Eco yarn I used for that cardigan might be sufficient. It's not as pretty or soft as your yarn, but it would be nice to work from the stash. Oh Kathy! You are a dangerous influence!

I don't see any change in color in your knit. It just looks fabulous.
1:33 PM
Meredith said…
YOU. LOOK. AMAZING!!!!! I am love, love, loving my gray hair. I am proud I have not colored it in over three years. I see a great big streak of gray on the left side of my head and I love it. I also have to tell you I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that shrug. You did a fantastic job and a slight color variation adds interest and depth to a project.
Hugs to you and have a great weekend,
Meredith
2:12 PM
Meredith said…
Oops I forgot, can I reach in and give you a big hug?
Meredith
2:12 PM
Suburban prep said…
Darling shrug. So great.
It will be great for when it is cooler than today and tomorrow.
4:45 PM
KSD said…
I teared up when I saw your photo. Thank you for being my friend.
5:56 PM
kathy b said…
Its a hibiscus Judy. Good eye
8:35 PM
kathy b said…
I got it! Thanks MERE!
8:36 PM
kathy b said…
oh . Kim you are a wonderful friend!!! Hugs to you
8:37 PM
Araignee said…
Wow....retirement has done you good! Gray hairs or not-you look amazing. The shrug is perfect. It's going to be your best friend this winter. I'd want one in every color.
9:36 PM
Anonymous said…
Oh my gosh.......I can't imagine the softness of that shrug!!!! I know you'll wear it plenty when the chill of the fall arrives.

I love my grey streaks too. I have a cowlick in the front that is completely white. It's my favorite thing about my hair! :-)
9:45 PM
SissySees said…
You and the shrug look great!! I still have to look into that pattern.
7:14 AM
WildflowerWool said…
Beautiful shrug! I love the length of it. Great job!
9:47 AM
Yarn Miracle said…
That looks great (but I can't think about you trying it on in July *sweats*)! Totally keep the grey - badge of honor and you wear it well.
6:58 AM
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