Oh, thank you! I've decided against the shrug for now, but I might very well wear it at another occasion. I used the yarn that is recommended in the pattern (follow the links). Pickles is a very popular online yarn shop here, and they do ship internationally. I used one thread Abuelita Merino Worsted in Creamy Mint and one thread Pickles Silk Mohair in Mint.
Links:
Abuelita Merino Worsted and Pickles Silk Mohair

Ingunn, without reading other comments I order to remain completely objective, I'm not sure I love the shrug and the dress together. I adore the separately as that shade of blue is one of my favourite. However, I think the dress is too chic for a more casual shrug. How about a different topper? Can you wear the the bomber? I seem to recall a neutral coloured one.....
pick would love to see the shrug with a more casual outfit. And congrats on the knitting skills! Very impressive.

I love the shrug, I love the dress, I love the colour and the colour combination, but I don't love the dress and shrug together. I'd love to see the shrug layered with more casual pieces - it's a little too chunky with the dress I think.

Yes, that's my final conclusion, too. I'll post about my final choices in a little while, just have to finish dinner first.

I like your hand made shrug, is it your own design? I actually think is a great topper for dressing down a bit the LBD! Love the colour, the texture and the fit-all brilliant! You are so skilled, Ingunn! It's quite retro, but I like how you wear it with this dress! Big contrast, but it looks quite intentional and well done! (a bit of a space look to my eyes:-)). And, as Gaylene, said:-).