a simple shrug

This was a shrug I did for the store window a couple years back. I had forgotten about it but was going through things to pack up and thought I would resurrect it.

It's a simple shrug with a couple more advanced techniques thrown in to make it challenging. A provisional or invisible cast on is used to create seamless sleeves by grafting (kitchner) the 1st & last row together; while short rows are used to create a slight shawl collar.

Hope you all enjoy!


A Simple Shrug

2 skeins Misti Alpaca Super Chunky or @100-120yds of the equivalent yarn
#19 (24" or 29") needles
darning needle for finishing
stitch markers
gauge: @1.5sts = 1" in stockinette stitch
note: always slip the 1st stitch of each row purlwise
finished length 36" slightly stretched

Using a provisional cast on, cast on 48sts (Theresa Vinson Stenersen has a good tutorial on knitty.com provisional/invisible cast on ) 

Knit 1 row marking 11 sts on each side for the sleeves (k11, pm, k26, pm, k11).

Begin short rows: short rows assistance if you need it.

Purl 24, pm (to mark the center; I find this helpful to have a visual to divide the work as I'm making short rows.), p2, wrap & turn (from now on referred to as w/t).
K4, w/t
P2, pu wrap & ptog with stitch it's wrapped around, p2, w/t
K7, pu wrap ktog, k2, w/t
P10, pu wrap ptog, p2, w/t
K13, pu wrap ktog, k2, w/t
P16, pu wrap ptog, p3, w/t
K20, pu wrap ktog, k3, w/t
P24, pu wrap ptog, p to end
K36, pu wrap ktog, k11

Work in stockinette stitch for as many rows needed to circle your upper arms. Graft/kitchner (again Theresa has a great tutorial on grafting) as many stitches needed to have the sleeves reach your armpits; 11 is average @ 8.5". Starting at the outer sleeve edge work towards the center. Bind off loosely or Julie from knittedbliss turned me onto this great video tutorial with Cat Bordhi for a springy bind off.

We all knew this was a possibility…

You all knew Knit 1 was for sale and after months of wondering here’s where we are: We received bad news concerning a family member’s health recently and instead of keeping the store open in hopes of selling we’ve decided to close up shop. Life is definitely too short! And because of our sense of urgency to spend time with our family we will start closing this week… such short notice we know but so much to do.

The hardest thing about closing a thriving business is seeing the thriving community that was Knit 1 come to an end. Knit 1 was my home away from home for the last 4 + years and I know for many of you it was yours too and even though the space of Knit 1 will no longer exist I know the spirit of Knit 1 will and that's the best measure of success I could ask for.


Thank you all for your support!

Knit 1

For those of you wondering...

We're Still Here!!! And we have great gift ideas for this holiday season.

In stock the improved Addi Clicks. Improved in how they packaged them; the bulky box is gone replaced by a nice faux leather traveling case and by adding a #5 tip, although lovers of chunkier yarn weights might not see this as an improvement as they did away with the #10.75 (this tip can be ordered separately).
































Next we have a couple of great knitting bags from Jordana Paige. We love these bags because they don't scream, "I'm carrying around my knitting!" They're just fashionable bags that happen to be made for carrying around your knitting!



























Last but not least we have a new yarn by Cascade. Eco Duo, a 70% alpaca, 30% merino worsted weight blend that has a gorgeous hand. All various shades of natural (undyed) colors that has a slight color gradation and like the rest of the "Eco" line great yardage at a great price!






bags and yarn set to arrive Monday, November 30

A machine washable what???

We asked ourselves the same question when we saw it but it's here, a machine washable alpaca!


Just in from SandnesGarn 13 wonderful colors of light worsted weight yarn. Perfect for winter items that get a lot of use. We were able to get a hat out of one 50gr (@120yds) ball and at $6.50 a ball that's as incredible as a machine washable alpaca!

This is a SALE you never expected...

(First, sorry to those of my friends/customers I wasn't able to tell personally about this sale.)

Knit 1's biggest sale ever, in fact we're selling the whole store! That's right, Knit 1 is for sale! If you've ever dreamed of owning your very own yarn store then this is your chance. After 4 years we have to move on, other opportunities await though it's not without sadness that we make this announcement. We're hoping someone or some bodies will be able to keep Knit 1 alive for those of you who have cherished it as a space you've considered your own.

If interested please contact Ann Clements: a-clements@sbcglobal.net

July is the time for...

vacation!! This July the folks at Knit 1 are taking a vacation. We've revised our hours for the month but ask that you check the website before you head over to see if there are any changes for that day.



The rest of this week our hours:

Wed 8th: 3-8:30
Thurs 9th: 5-8:30
Fri 10th: closed
Sat 11th: closed
Sun 12th: 12-4

From July 13th - 31st:

Mon, Tues & Fri: 1-5
Wed & Sat: closed
Thurs: 5-8:30
Sun: 12-4

The Wednesday night Open Project Class & the Thursday night Beginning Knitting Class will resume the first week of August. The Thursday night Crochet Class is still on, please email by Thursday mornings to sign up.

Hope everyone is having a great summer! See you in August!

What do we have to do....

to get you interested in our crochet classes??? We keep hearing crochet is the next big thing and yet... where are the droves of knitters looking to add more skills to their knitting bag of tricks? Or the craftless crew? Where are you? Maybe if we slashed the price of the classes in half 5 classes for 50 bucks...would that pique your interest? These days that's less an hour than a cup of coffee!




Here's the deal: sign up any time in the next ...say from Memorial Day through the 4th of July and get a block of 5 crochet classes for $50. You don't have to use the classes within that time, only purchase them. Why stop there? Buy a block of 5 Open Project Knitting Classes and get 2 free. Interested in learning to knit? Take $20 off the price of the beginners class. If you're looking for something to do this summer look to Knit 1.