Take a look at this super pattern, willya ? It’s created by one of my most admired crochet designers – if not THE most admired.
https://doradoes.co.uk/2018/04/07/crochet-design-secrets/
She’s a genuine designer, too – you’ll find mostly garments, but also some fun stuff. Perhaps even more importantly, she has gradually provided a huge and comprehensive database (you might call it) of crochet help. Her .. what ? – mission statement, maybe, is upfront under the heading “Doralosophy”; and it’s well worth a read.
So what do I mean by my heading ..?
Simply this:
This is Dora herself, the pretty creature, modelling one of her huge designer range – and it’s also my friend Michelle ..
Why in the name of all the gods have I been farting around online looking for patterns to crochet that can be adjusted for size ??????
This delightful shrug was always there – has been there, I mean, since 2018 !!
And not only that, it’s BLUE DK YARN, of which I have a plethora – for the stripes I shall use something very different, but just as nice. :)
I’m a total klutz. Sighh ..
DOWNUNDER WITH BOODZ 
We know that M-R 😜
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Dear Bobbi: tell your mother to wash your mouth out, OK ?
;)
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I love shrugs, and this looks like a really nice one (albeit not my colours.)
As always, though, you are a hoot M-R which your post titles and self-deprecation.
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You always ‘get’ what I’m saying, Sue: we’re definitely on the same wavelength. :)
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You’ve definitely found a good one, M-R. A great designer has given you a great design. You’re on to something now. :-)
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-06-22/californias-flash-drought-could-mean-more-disastrous-bushfires/100231466
Oh beautiful Debra – I can think of nothing but this article ..
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The drought is significant, but here in Southern California, despite the rain, we still have “plenty” of water. I don’t know what that means, but we aren’t yet even on mandated rationing. That’s foolish, but tells me we are ok for now. Hard times are coming, that seems clear, but I think for now we are okay. Thank you for thinking of me, M-R.
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Well that’s a relief !!!
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The odd thing is that the article you referenced and other news sources are talking about the drought in very strong terms, but there isn’t any direction being given about conserving. I guess we wait until true disaster hits and then take action? :-(
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The same kind of thing goes on Downunder (re the pandemic) all the bloody time ! The populace is confused, just as you guys must be ..
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