I've been working on this one for awhile. This weekend all that was left was one sleeve and I was not going to let it beat me :) It's done and I'm pleased. the only downside is that I had to make it big enough for my arms (aforementioned issue) and to go around my boobs which said needed to be a size L sweater. Well, it should've been a M. Anyway, after I did that I also managed to lose some weight (Yay!) and so its now fully too big. I will live thru it. On to the next project. A baby blanket for Nat's preschool teacher who is due in July. I haven't made a blanket for awhile and I'm looking forward to it.
Okay, so here's how I did it... Started w/ the actual instructions
Here's how I changed it to try and fit me a little better than the pattern was calling form. As I was working the pattern I noticed that the arm openings were too small.
-So, I worked the pattern for a size L and added an extra 10 stitches when I created the arm openings.
-Cont. working a size L until the sweater length was just past my bust.
-decrease on each side under the armpits on alternating rows until stitch count was the same as for a size M.
-Finish pattern for size M.
** I made mine a little longer than what is pictured in the pattern because my belly (post N & P) is not quite crop sweater worthy anymore!
** In case you want to make the pattern you can find it here (username/logon required for this site).
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3 comments:
That is beautiful! I actually can crochet, but I can't follow patterns, so I am kinda stuck making blankets and scarves. I wish I could make sweaters like this!
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Soooo pretty. To look on the bright side, it's a good thing that it's too big now! : )
So beautiful!! Great work!
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