It is done!
There's nothing like the last minute to motivate you
Did you hear a big sigh of relief around 4:20 pm PST? That was me! At last this sweater is made! It is now going for a bath in the washer before presenting it to its new owner.
About 10 days ago I realized that my stitch gauge was off and I had about 60% of the sweater made. The pattern called for a size 5mm hook which I used along with the Wool-Ease Sportweight yarn. Since I am not a tight or loose crocheter, I didn't think to check my gauge because I'm always on target when I use the brand of yarn and hook the pattern calls for. I was mistaken. I had to increase my hook to a 6mm in order to get it to come out accordingly.
What is the secret to frogging almost an entire sweater and still keep your sanity? Why, I was getting paid to make this sweater. Otherwise, I probably would have tucked it away and drown myself in chocolate or caramel or donuts.
I just hope that the gal likes it. I had her pick the color of yarn, but she only saw it on her computer monitor and she reported it as being pink instead of burgundy, and I think the green looked blue to her. She assured me whatever the colors actually are, she'd like it.
Mr. Doo was helping me sew up the seams. And he was leaving his spies behind (his fur). Thus the need for the washing. He only comes to lay on my lap when I'm working on something important. He has far too much brain for a cat. His birthday is this Saturday—still have no idea what to get him other than another can of cheap tuna. I know he wants total world domination, but I just don't know how to wrap that up and put it into a shirt sized box.
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I was hoping you would post a picture of the finished product and is is prettier than I expected. I absolutely love it. Super job-I don' think I could ever make a sweater.
Fantastic colors!
Oh my gosh, that's beautiful!!! The color is gorgeous, and you crochet beautifully. :) I'm not doing so well with mine. :'( I finished all the pieces and I'm joining them now, but it's too small for me. I'm gonna end up giving it to my sister, I think. Also, at the part where I had to decrease on the front piece, I did something wrong and now there are big holes there. :(
I still like how the tunic looks, and I so want one for myself! I'm definitely have to make one more in the near future. Can you pleeeez tell me what size of hook you used when you made your first tunic with the worsted weight Wool-Ease? Also how did you decrease stitches on the front piece? THANK YOU SO MUCH! :)
Beautiful! Excellent work.
Glad to find you back online!
What a beautiful sweater. I've just started crocheting. Fiber-arts impaired no more!
Hi Lori! I received the package today, and I can't thak you enough! I've been sick and stuck in the house for a week now, and I was feeling down... but! you so brightened my day!!! I will post about it on my blog later today... but first, I had to tag you! :) I hope you won't get mad at me about this. :P Have a nice weekend!
It is beautiful!