I’m in my friends wedding at the end of October, and she has chosen a sleeveless black satin dress for us to wear, with a red sash thing. I’m not really one to show my upper arms, so I’d like to knit up a little something to wear over the dress after the actual ceremony. I’ve been looking at shrug patterns, and www.chicknits.com has a new pattern…Miss Dashwood…that I think is cute.
http://knitty.com/ISSUEspring05/PATTido.html Then there is “I do” from knitty.
I’m not really sure I would look all that good in a shrug…I’m kind of apple shaped with big boobs. I’ve never worn one before. A shrug might just make my shoulders look bigger. So maybe I should go with a shawl instead? Maybe another Tuscany (I’m knitting one now) in red?
What do you think?
How “big” are talking about? I think “I Do” would be perfect for a bridesmaid at a wedding. The model in the picture doesn’t seem all that small to me?
Michelle
Could you take a shawl you own and sort of wrap it around your arms so its looks like a shrug and see what you think of it? Or maybe go to a store and try on a shrug or two? That would let you determine if the overall style works on your body type… I have big shoulders and a bit of a “belly problem” so all a shrug does is emphasize my problems, but I wasn’t sure of that until I tried some on. Just a thought…
I’m a 38 DDD…I’ve put on a cardigan of mine and held the bottom part to the back and it looked all right. If I do make something, I would do it it black so it kind of blends in with the dress. I like " I do " the best, I think.
I too don’t like to show my upper arms (because mine are pretty “meaty” :teehee:)–in fact, instead of being sad when I see adorable sleeveless fashions, I no longer shun away from them, but I will buy them, and wear them with a cute shawl (or it is a great excuse to knit something fabulous!).
I don’t know if a shrug would emphasize or de-emphasize things:think:. I think a shrug might be a nice idea because it would “stay put” better; shawls are my personal fave, but I have to admit that they tend to need to be put back into place quite a bit, something that you might not want to have to fiddle with during the ceremony. I like the idea of Knitty’s Convertible–you can use it as either a shawl or a shrug; you might want to consider something like that because you can wear it either way. Just a suggestion. :shrug:
I love the Mrs. Dashwood. I think a shrug would be better for a wedding because you could still dance without it slipping off as much. It’s ON if that makes sense. And it’s still pretty and weddingy.
I love the ‘I do’!
and I’m sure you’d look awesome in any one of them :happydance:
I agree that a shawl would become a PITA, because you have to hold onto it.
Other ideas:
Wisp from Knitty or the Reading-in-Bed shrug on the Interweave site.
I would keep it in a “dressy” and lightweight kind of yarn like Rowan Kidsilk. Keep it slightly looser fitting, particularly in the shoulders and underarms and I think you will look nice in it.
candice
the ‘I Do’ from Knitty is beautiful!
Suggest that all the attendants have one!
Both are lovely. 
Do you want the bell sleeves or straight sleeves? How far does I Do come down in the back?
Which do you think you like best? Which would be most flattering to your body type? After all, you are the one wearing it.
But - both are beautiful and whichever you choose will be gorgeous.
have a look at all the free shrug patterns at http://www.knittingpatterncentral.com/directory/shrugs.php
they have several loose fitting lace shrugs that would work very well at a wedding. i like the Miss Dashwood & I Do, but they are both snug to the body…something a bit more flowing may flatter you more.
also, be wary of yarns with fuzz – the kidsilk could leave a bit of a mess on your black satin dress 
look for a laceweight merino (morehousefarm.com), or a nice smooth silk. the alchemy silk purse yarn is yummy! (purlsoho.com)
I think the I Do would be perfect for the wedding.
Do you want the bell sleeves or straight sleeves? How far does I Do come down in the back?
look for a laceweight merino (