Pattern: Fusion from Ella Rae Book SevenYarn: Ella Rae Silkience - just over three skeins (so far)
Needles: US 7 and 8
I really like this shrug, but I did make a few mods and I may make another tweak or two. I make this in one piece, rather than piecing together with a big seam down the middle of the back. I don't think it's necessary. I made one large rectangle that measured 94 cm finished, rather than the 100cm given in the pattern. If I were to make this again, I'd probably make it 90 cm or less. the sleeves kind of get bunched up in/at the elbows otherwise.
I think I'm going to redo the picked up stitches around the neckband. They get stretched quite a bit when you put the piece on and curl under a little too much for my taste around the underarms. I'm thinking about taking out the last round or two and knitting the last few rows in the larger size needle and then pay even more attention to my bind off so the stitches have a little more give.
Overall, this turned out to be a really layering piece - perfect for spring and summer! I can see myself making this again for myself and as gifts.
In other knitting news, the back of my ZickZack tunic is complete and I've started on the front. I'm hoping to get that done soon while it's still cool enough to wear it. However, I'm also trying to complete my second Sample Knit for Knit Picks (so much fun!) and that paid project really takes priority.
In non-knitting news, my mom came over last week and I finished curtains for my little guy's room, a valance for my office and the last two panels for my sister-in-laws curtains. It feels so good to have that all wrapped up! I'll try to get pictures of those curtains, and the ones I made for our family room, up soon.
