Which would you do?

[nucki]

I've got a party to go to Saturday night - my neighbor's only son's 18th. If I don't go, they'll all come over here and string me up by my toenails.

 

I was sitting here browsing through patterns (of course! ) and got it in my head to make myself something to wear to the party. Something quick - of course! - but something nice would be... well... NICE!

 

So I'm sitting here thinking about what yarns I have in my stash, and I'm sure I could find enough to go together to make something.

 

But the question is, what do I make? I was planning on wearing my long black peasant skirt with my black sandals, so any color would be good. I'm pretty much in the middle between a poncho and a shrug. But obviously, I only have 2 days in which to make whatever it is I choose.

 

So what would you do if you knew you only had 2 days to make something and would gladly wear EITHER a poncho OR a shrug???

[Mom w/a Motif]

I personally would do a shrug. But, I am on a shrug kick, so it could just be me...

 

Tina

[minwifeof4boys]

Gosh.. with two days to go and if it were me... I'd do ummm... a hair scrunchie .. Seriously.. I agree with the shrug... very cool and in right now and would go well with the skirt...

[Lavelle26]

A shrug would be nice. Tepperwear has a nice one that I was able to work up in one evening. It is a gorgeous pattern.

[Bearsgrammy]

I think a shrug would be more stylish than a poncho---the poncho craze around here is over---the books at AC Moore are not selling at all. Shrugs, on the other hand are popular most any year. There are such pretty patterns for them!

[photojenic]

How about the Nexstitch Sweet Pea shawl? I think it's kewl!

[beanpumpkin]

I like the idea of a shawl as well. I think they are always so elegant and classy. Though, I realize you didn't select it as on option. So, with that in mind, I say shrug! (Out of curiousity, what color are you thinking of going with?)

[Paralee]

I'm with the shrug people. Much more "in" right now.

[Crochet Fanatic]

Shrug!! I would think either would be nice, but the shrug will probably be quicker and stylin!

[nucki]

A shrug would be nice. Tepperwear has a nice one that I was able to work up in one evening. It is a gorgeous pattern.

 

I just went searching for it and found it. Unfortunately, the pattern as written is about 5 sizes too small (and I'm NOT kidding)

 

How the heck would I change a pattern from a size SMALL to a size 3X????

 

As for colors... I'm not EXACTLY sure. I just know I have enough yarn in my stash that I could come up with SOMEthing.

[nucki]

Okay, did a little more searching. What do you guys think of maybe the Mrs. Who/Fluffy Pink Shrug? Maybe done in a lacy stitch? It's pretty warm here, and while it DOES get chilly at night (and this party will be at night, of course), I don't need anything too heavy.

[countingsts]

i have'nt made a shrug yet but with a wrap or a shawl it is more versitile soo0 many possiblilties:manyheart

[jessc031778]

I'm thinking a shrug, simply because it would be faster...

 

Jessie

[Lavelle26]

Okay, did a little more searching. What do you guys think of maybe the Mrs. Who/Fluffy Pink Shrug? Maybe done in a lacy stitch? It's pretty warm here, and while it DOES get chilly at night (and this party will be at night, of course), I don't need anything too heavy.

 

 

I think that's a great idea. If I remember correctly (and she can correct me if I am wrong) I think Tepperwear used those schmatics for her shrug so you could actually change the size to match you if you want. Just a thought.

[Nichole]

I vote for a shrug too... I love those things.

[sprtsbear]

I like shrugs too. But what about a capelet. They are kind of short and can be made quickly. I'm sure there are a bunch of patterns to pick from.

[zazzu]

Yes, definitely a shrug. Ponchos are fattening and out-of-style now.

 

A pink shrug with a black skirt? Sure! Pink looks good on most women and tends to give a youthful glow to the skin

 

I know it wasn't an option, but I would also choose a shawl over either a poncho or a shrug. Not because shrugs aren't cute, they are. But shawls seem more classic and versatile. Just MHO, of course

[PrincessOnica]

Shrug!!

 

I love them!

 

Onica

[Yammy]

I'd likely choose a shawl.

I made one shrug and frogged it. Shrugs are not figure flattering if your on the heavy side.

[goldi316]

I too am on the shrug kick. If you're a fast crocheter, the Mrs Who shrug should work fine for you. Tepperwear's shrugalicious is similar to the Mrs Who, but is constructed a bit differently.

 

Another idea would be to make a shawl - you can take the ends and tie them behind you for an instant "shrug", or tuck them under a belt in front for a similar effect, and it would probably go much faster to make.

 

ETA - of course, this advice is coming a tad late, typical for me! I will be interested in seeing what you came up with!

[artemis]

Gosh.. with two days to go and if it were me... I'd do ummm... a hair scrunchie ..

 

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Thank you!

[nucki]

Well, what I ended up with was a half-made shrug... which I obviously couldn't wear.

 

Of course, it doesn't help that I only THOUGHT of the whole idea TWO days before the actual EVENT!!!

 

I'm gonna finish it, though... I have been extremely curious about how one of these would look on me. Hey... if I don't like it, I can always frog it and make one of those seraphina shawls I've been panting over.