Tie Front Shrugs

[Missi Ramey]

Does anyone have a free pattern of a tie front shrug? Do you know the kind I am talkin about? They sell them at Target. You wear them over a shirt and it is open weave and ties in the front. It is only about half the length of a regular shirt. I am dying to make one!!!! Thanks, Missi Ramey

 

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[crochetfun]

Well...

 

I've been thinking and thinking about that one but thinking is not enough. Need to sit down with hook and yarn.

If one was to make a basic shrug, then do the rounds till it reaches desired size, then add the ties either by crocheting a strap for the bottom or just crocheting them on the front of the shrug, do you think that makes some sense?

http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/602-7212247-1171038?%5Fencoding=UTF8&asin=B0007919RW

This is what we are talking about, right?

[RachelG]

I know, I think I'd crochet one myself if the pattern were available.

 

However, you never know what will be designed next around here...

 

No I am not hinting.

 

Or am I?

 

Well, I'm certainly not hinting to any particular person, but if anybody wants to get inspired, that's fine by Missi and I!

[Missi Ramey]

RATS!!!!

[RachelG]

I do know what you're talking about...they're so cute! Unfortunately, I don't know where to find the pattern for one.

[crochetfun]

http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=7413&itemType=PRODUCT&iProductID=7413

 

Then there is this one, no tie but pretty. Someone at craftster's is looking to make it.

http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=36532.0

[Empress Busy Bee]

No kidding!

And they aren't the only ones that make them hard to see. Don't they want us to make their patterns?

[crochetdiva]

No offense intended, and all creative marketing aside...WHY DON'T THEY MAKE THE ITEM EASIER TO SEE?? I have been interested in a few patterns on Lionbrand...but couldn't see them easily enough.

[Empress Busy Bee]

Looking at the picture, I would say it is done sweater-style, not shrug-style.

 

That's why I said I'd use a sweater pattern, myself.

[diamond]

I still think the pattern can be duplicated easily enough. I've got some yarn & time right after I test a pattern for another member here. I'll give it a go.

[crochetfun]

There's one on the Lion Brand site. It's done in knit. If anyone knows how to convert knit to crochet, this one is designated as Easy.

 

http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/kbcl-shrug.html

Too bad I can't knit.

I wish the picture was better.

Maybe someone who can read knitting patterns could help with this.

[clearwaters]

There's one on the Lion Brand site. It's done in knit. If anyone knows how to convert knit to crochet, this one is designated as Easy.

 

http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/kbcl-shrug.html

[Chatty]

http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=7413&itemType=PRODUCT&iProductID=7413

 

Then there is this one, no tie but pretty. Someone at craftster's is looking to make it.

http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=36532.0

I think I'd sit there and try to figure out the pattern and make one of those before I'd pay $80 for it

[clearwaters]

This one looks close. They don't show the front, but it looks like very little is needed to make it exactly what you're looking for.

 

http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/projects/mar99_crochet.html

[Missi Ramey]

dont know what a ballet wrap is.....

[creativegoodness]

I agree with crochetfun and deneen....not shrug style, but very cute!!! I am just in love with that one from target, very cute for not being crochet;)

[deneen]

I have to agree with crochetfun. It's not done shrug style (pattern wise). I checked out the picture of the pattern and it is adorable--

[crochetfun]

Missi, that shrug is just too cute. I love how the sleeves bell out. It's definately worth the $5 for the pattern. For those that are looking for the picture, Missi emailed it to me so I could see what she was talking about. Here's the link to see it Tied in front Shrug It's made of mohair which I think makes it look so feminine!

 

Looking at the picture, I would say it is done sweater-style, not shrug-style.

(i.e. it is crocheted from bottom up) There a few rows w. decreases in the front. Looks like double crochet as much as I can tell. (NO EXPERT)

 

Here is another idea:

 

starting with a chain long enough to tie up front, crochet a strap, sc or hdc.

next: measure strap, subtract body measurement, divide by 2, mark it as starting point, do the same on opposite end, mark ask ending point.

crochet in pattern (if desired, do a couple of decreases on either side of front, below the bust.)

When you reach the underarm area, seperate front and back.

From here on someone with "sleeve-experience" could take over.

 

 

Do you think this would work?

[mrsfrenchy3]

We're not fanatics!!! Just addicts

 

Welcome aboard, you're gonna love it here.

 

By the way, my daughter has wanted one and neither of us thinks they are worth the money. I may just have to make her one. Has anyone found a free pattern yet.??

[creativegoodness]

hahah nope its not ..

 

 

[threeolivemartini]

hahah nope its not ..

[Missi Ramey]

Welcome to Crochetville.

We are not fanatics around here - just obsessed with crochet.

Nice to have you with us. Enjoy!

 

Isn't that the same?

Thanks.