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Vivacia18 — Crocodile Shrug
Published: 2014-01-27 21:27:33 +0000 UTC; Views: 1640; Favourites: 37; Downloads: 9
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A slight redesign of the Crocodile Cowl I made not too long ago from Bonita Patterns. As you can see, this one covers the shoulders, and was shortened in the hood and neck section so it drapes nicely without bunching. I also worked the hood the same way I do my hooded scarves and just added the scales afterwards, rather than following the directions in the pattern. This way the hood looks as if it was crocheted as one piece with the shrug.I made this one to fit me specifically, but it's easily adjustable to fit any size.
Oh, and this is made from Bernat Premium yarn - it took roughly a skein and a half, maybe a bit more, for those who are interested
Since the new one actually fits me, the original Crocodile Cowl is up for immediate sale, as well as commission. This style is up for commission as well - as always, just send me a note if you'd like your own
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Thank you! 
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You're welcome!
LOL whoa, a metric ton? That's one heavy cowl...
I went to check out the original pattern and wow! I think your version is far superior. By any chance do you still have the pattern for your version?
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Pfft, what can I say, fashion is a heavy burden to bear
Hmm, for my version I just modified the Bonita pattern on the fly. I thought I had left notes on the PDF, but if I did I didn't save them apparently :/ But I can tell you the basics of what I changed, which is really all you need to work to your measurements anyways - mine would probably just bugger you up rather than help
Ok, so first I took a loose measurement around my shoulders/upper arms, and made a chain approximately to that length that would give me an even number of V-stitches (if you fudge up your counting it's no biggie to just leave some extra stitches from the chain dangling, since the scales will cover it).
After that I just worked up however many scale rows I thought looked nice, which in this cowl's case was 5. After that I worked dc in the BLO (for both stretch and texture). I think I worked straight for a few rows to reach the tops of my shoulders, then started decreasing every row, similar to how you would for clothing on an amigurumi. Once I got to a width that felt comfortable, I worked a few rows up to shape around the neck, then bound off.
The hood I made Moogly style. I think I made it a little short (width ways, not height) and then just worked the Bonita scales along the front, same as if I had done the hood as they instructed. That way I got the scales facing the way I wanted, but with a shaped and seamless hood.
That's all I've got, other than some basic tips, like don't worry if it looks skrinkly while your working on it; blocking is suuuper important for this project, and I can gurantee it looks and feels 1000% better after that. Oh, and if you want a button up version rather than pull-over, the V-stitches make very convenient button holes, if I recall correctly. Zipper probably wouldn't be half bad either, since the scales would make it pretty subtle.
Anyways, hopefully that all makes sense? It's been a little while since I've made one of these
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LOL Yep, it hurts to be beautiful.
Thank you so much for taking the time to give me all those tips!
I have a huge WIP pile, so I have no idea when I'll get to it but this cowl is definitely going on the 'to do' list
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No worries, it was a good little refresher! Kinda makes me happy to realize I can trace my steps on a project now, even without notes - it's not something I could manage before. If you have any questions once this project gets going (even if it's months or years from now, I'll be around 
And boy do I feel you on the infinite WIPs, let alone the idea and to-do list pile
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You are so sweet! 
Oh man, I didn't even count the idea list 
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Pfft, oh that's a good one!
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Thanks love 
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HOW DID I NOT SEE THESE BEFORE?!?!?! they are AWESOME!
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Hee hee, now you know why I asked for your shoulder measurements and open or closed for the art trade
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Well I figured it was for something like this but somehow didn't see this
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Thank you, it was a lot of fun to make
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Merci
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Thank you! It's my first time really altering a wearable pattern, so it's nice to see it going over so well
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It really is comfy, and nice and warm too!
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Commissions are always open
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