Modified One Skein Wonder - It Has Long Sleeves! Instructions Added

[kathyruth]

 
 



I used Patons Classic Wool in Leaf Green.

Here is how i did it:

My gauge was smaller than the pattern was written for.
 5 stitches = 1"  and 6 rows = 1"  So when I cast on I added 8 stitches.
I then knit as the pattern directed until it was the size I wanted.  Of course I ended up with more stitches on my needle the the pattern said i would have at my size. I had 54 stitches on each sleeve piece and didn't count what I had for the back piece.
-place 54 sleeve stitches on circular needle and place marker
-knit row and at same time increase 1 stitch before and after marker=56 sts
-join work and knit 3 more rows
-knit row and increase 1 stitch before and after marker-58 sts
-row 28 decrease 1 stitch before and after marker-56 sts
continue decreases on theses rows:
row 34=54 sts
row 40=52 sts
row 46=50 sts
row 52=48 sts
row 58=46 sts
row 64=44 sts
row 70=42 sts
row 76=40 sts
-continue working on 40 stitches for rows 77-120
-rib in knit1 purl 1 for next 10 rows
-row 131 cast off

I have never written pattern instructions before so if anything is unclear- just ask!

[jezebel7383]

I love it! Was this hard to do? And I love your shirt + necklace; green is my favorite color.

[kathyruth]

jezebel7383- Thanks for the compliments!  I made my shirt and necklace too!

[clayfaery]

how did you lengthen the arms? I want to knit this but I not  a fan of the cap sleeves {not very flattering on a fat chick}

[linda63pt]

That looks great and I'm not a real fan of shrugs.  Did you still use only one skein

[princessliak]

I haven't made the OSW as I didn't like the mini sleeves! You have solved that problem, could you solve it for me too? give me a hint, just one!

[VSUangel86]

I want to do that with the one skin wonder I'm currently working on. I have ok arms but would rather cover them up. Any tips? on how to continue on with the sleeves?

By the way yours looks GREAT !!

[knitchick2]

Nice work!  I liked knitting the one skein wonder with short sleeves, but this looks so great that I might have to go shrug-aholic and knit yet another one with long sleeves!
Pretty please can we have your pattern mods??

[novabird]

gorgeous! in particular i love all the greens together!

[spelf]

Wow! You did a great job on it! But I would love to have more info on the top! Is there a topic about it? It's beautifull!!

[kathyruth]

spelf-  The top I made without a store bought pattern.  I made a pattern by tracing a similar lace shirt that I really liked. 
As for the long sleeves- instead of working seed stitch I just continued knitting away (but on small circular needles) working decreases gradually down the sleeve.  I did make notes as I did it ( so my sleeves would match!) and if anyone is interested I can post them. Oh yeah, I used 2 1/4 skeins of yarn!

[BlackMarketBaby]

I REALLY like all your green creations!  And that kind of green goes with just about everything, so what a great chioce for a shrug!

[acesulfamek]

personally, if I am going to be putting on another layer, I think it seems a little odd for it not of have some substantial sleevage.  but, then, I also am pretty self-concious about my squishy upper-arm area.

anyway, bottom line, great job on your 2.25 Skein Wonder.  I, for one, would love the details of how you worked out the decreases.

[guessica]

I love it.  Most of the long-sleeved shrugs out there are too elaborate for my taste, but this is a fabulous basic.  I'd be tempted to modify my OSW if I thought I had enough yarn for sleeves... You don't happen to know how many grams or ounces of yarn you used, do you?  I think I have like 1.5 oz. left over from mine - could be enough for 3/4 sleeves...

[booglass]

I am working on the OSW right now and love your modifications.  I was thinking of working the sleeves just a bit longer but was too chicken.  Thanks for inspiring me to go for it!

[snowwhitesuicide]

I would love the notes on making long sleeves!! I've been wanting to try and modify this pattern, I think they will give me the confidence to do it!!

[HelenaJane]

Love it! I'm thinking of making one now! aLSO LOVE THE COLOR (AND YOUR TANK IS GREAT TOO, BTW!)

[acesulfamek]

kathyruth: thanks for adding the sleeve-structions.  I may have to follow them one day soon.  also, I just wanted to compliment you on how clear they are, including adding the stitch counts and everything.  very helpful.

[irid3sc3nt]

I finished mine for the Ongoing Stuff I can Make round 2 swap.  About a day later, I received another request for one! 
I did not use the smaller circular needles for the sleeves, though.  I chose dbl ptd needles.
This was made with Cascade 220 yarn.

[tasha07]

wow! i never really liked this any other time i've seen it, but it looks REALLY GOOD on you! very cute.

[ShiningStar]

I love the shrug, necklace and top .  You are are such an inspiration.

[shadkitty]

Wow!! This really cute! I'm not a big fan of shrugs...they seem too dressy to me and I never really um...dress up? lol

But this looks really casual. I can just tote it around for those chilly spring nights. Might have to try it.

[rgp]

I love this modified osw! I attempted to make longer sleeves on mine but somehow failed miserably. I guess I just wasn't paying attention to what I was doing. It happens!  I look forward to using your instructions to get it right!

[luxx]

Could you post the entire pattern...I've tried to make there and the armpit area where it goes from round to flat never looks that good? How did you make yours?

[kathyruth]

Could you post the entire pattern...I've tried to make there and the armpit area where it goes from round to flat never looks that good? How did you make yours?

I cannot post the pattern, but you can buy the pattern from the link below.

http://glampyreknits.tripod.com/glampyrephotos/id97.html

[Wandering Knitter]

How lovely! I was planning on doing the exact same thing on my one skien wonder, except I was going to make the sleeves end at the elbow.

[Ms. Diva]

I LOVE these!!! I have made about four, my daughters love em also!!! I am working on a new one in simply soft shadows, it is soft and pretty!!! This is my favorite pattern. Thanks for the extra pattern!!

[luxx]

I made one too. I used merino wool. It's beautifully soft. I love it. Here is a photo.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=83930&id=510807830

[crocodisle]

Oh, I really like that - the colour's great.