Comments on: Textured Circle Shrug Knit-Along: Increase Round 1

By: Ruby M. Darmanin

Ruby M. Darmanin — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:06:28 +0000

I’m just catching up and I’m on the first increase row. When I finish the 13 increases I’m not at the next marker. Something is wrong and I can’t figure it out. It’s very frustrating. Please help.

By: nana

nana — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:39:19 +0000

I’m stuck on the INC RND 1

I wrk to 1st marker(rt bak edg); then increase on the sleeve rib; then wrk to nxt mark (back edge); [then increse on sleeve rib; then wrk to nxt mark(lft bak edge)]this is the rep from * once.

I still hve the 40 stiches for the lower back to work before I complete this rnd. Do I complete these in rib and then begin NEXT RND?

This is a great pattern and I love all the others in your book.

Zontee says: Hi Isabel, since the knit-along is officially over, you may want to e-mail support@lionbrand.com for technical help with the project, but here are some possible problems you might be having: (a) make sure you’re repeating the [k1, p1, RLI, p1] the right amount of times for the size you’re making; (b) make sure you’re doing the RLI correctly, as described in the previous KAL post.

By: Lion Brand Notebook

Lion Brand Notebook — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:01:26 +0000

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By: Lourdes

Lourdes — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:58:39 +0000

I am falling a little behind because the picking up stitches wasn’t easy for me and now the ribbing is taking forever! Hope I can catch up over the next few days, seeing the shrug take shape just makes me so happy.

By: Kelli

Kelli — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:34:25 +0000

No problem, Jane! Good luck with it!

By: Jane

Jane — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:41:42 +0000

Kelli - Thanks for the response! I was waiting for a reply before knitting on. That was my gut feeling and I’m glad to know I kinda know what I’m doing. This is my first top down and knitting in the round project so I wasn’t quite sure. I appreciate the help!!!

By: Kelli

Kelli — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:34:40 +0000

Jane (#36) - I had a similar concern, because I’m not very tall and am making the L size. It looked like it would come down to my hips at least!

My recommendation, even if it’s kind of a pain, is to put all the stitches on a huge piece of scrap yarn and try it on. That’s the beauty of these top-down sweaters, you can try them on as you go! I did this, and found that it was going to be a bit long for my taste, so I shortened the ribbing section before the first increase by 10 rows. I figure I might have to try it on again before I finish the next ribbing section (before the seed stitch section) just to make sure it’s going to be a good length.

Good luck!

By: Mary Jo

Mary Jo — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:52:52 +0000

I finished ! I thought I posted pictures in the Customer Gallery but when I checked today they weren’t there. I’ll try again.

By: Phoenix

Phoenix — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:45:59 +0000

I’m done!!! I blocked yesterday, but I did make one size too big. I will just have to make another.

By: Jane

Jane — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:25:07 +0000

Stefanie- Hi! I’ve been plugging away on a size 1x shrug. Here’s my dilemma - either my gauge on the ribbing is way off or something else is amiss. I’ve finished 30 rows of ribbing and this section now measures 7 inches. According to the insturctions I have another 65 rows to go - putting the length at about 21 inches. I know I’m twice as wide as most - but I’m not twice as long! If I measure down 21 inches from my armpit I’m down below my waist. Should I start my increases now and do less rows of each? Hope I explained this okay… does anyone have an answer? Help!