FO Cropped Raglan Shrug

With days to spare before I leave for Italy, I finished my cropped raglan shrug!



I just love it.



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Pattern: Lion Brand Cropped Raglan Sweater, free pattern #70111
Size: L, 41" bust
Yarn: Lion Brand Pound of Love 100% acrylic, 4-ply worsted, color 099, Antique White, dye lot 34787
Needles: Susan Bates size 7 straights, KnitPicks Options size 8 & size 7 24" circular, KnitPicks size 7 DPNs
Modifications:
I picked up 120 stitches instead of the called-for 94 when knitting the front bands. I also knit the arm ribbing in the round on DPNs to diminish the amount of seaming.

Started: April 23, 2007*
Finished: May 31, 2007

* - Project was put on hold for quite some time in attempt to make the cursed baby sweater. Actual knitting time was much shorter.



I loved this pattern. It was easy, moved quickly, and was enjoyable to knit. I love the eyelet detail on the raglan increases. I thought it was exceptionally well proportioned and easy on the assembly.



The yarn was really nice in my hands and it feels wonderfully soft and comfortable to wear. The openness of the fabric makes it nice and breathable.



I am intensely happy with this shrug and think I will get a lot of use out of it abroad and upon my return. It just now occurred to me that this is officially my first wearable FO, and considering how easy and pleasant it was, I am inspired to start cranking out more!

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