This is one of those sweaters that I want to make over and over -- the exact same thing, in a dozen different colors and fiber combos. Not only is it amazingly simple and fast to whip up, with the entire pattern almost entirely in the same quick little double-crochet mesh stitch, but it turned out exactly like I was expecting it would!
It's perfect for wearing over tank tops and summer skirts, now that the sun is finally on its way and warm days and cool nights are in our future.
The mesh pattern couldn't be simpler -- alternating CH-3, and 3DC, all the way around and around, leaves chain loops on the next row to double crochet into, and leaves double crochet clusters to chain 3 in between! It's the perfect alchemy, leading to a fabric that is both summery and warm, for when the sun goes down.
The mesh pattern couldn't be simpler -- alternating CH-3, and 3DC, all the way around and around, leaves chain loops on the next row to double crochet into, and leaves double crochet clusters to chain 3 in between! It's the perfect alchemy, leading to a fabric that is both summery and warm, for when the sun goes down.
I love the simple construction: the yoke formed by simple increases at four corners, skipping a few pattern repeats to leave holes for the arms. You return later to crochet around these holes and form lacy, tubular sleeves, and then crocheting around and and around and around the circumference of the body, until the piece is simply as long as you want it to be.
I finished it off with a couple rounds of single crochet at the bottom of the sleeves and body, just to give it a finished look, and a little bit of heaviness.
And of course, it's super easy to try on as you go, so you'll know right away if you're too wide, too narrow, too long, too short...
I finished it off with a couple rounds of single crochet at the bottom of the sleeves and body, just to give it a finished look, and a little bit of heaviness.
And of course, it's super easy to try on as you go, so you'll know right away if you're too wide, too narrow, too long, too short...
6 comments:
Nice! Looks great on you! I'll put this in the queue for my sister.
You were working on this when I was taking the beginner crochet class. This looks really great! It fits fantastically.
Thanks, Adrianne. I'd love to see pics once you get going on it!
Jen -- I remember that! Look how far we've both come :) How are the granny squares/hexes working out?
Look at how beautiful you are!
And your tunic too!
Wow. I can't even imagine ever tackling something like this! I think I am pretty much a scarf, bag and sock gal with a stuffie thrown in here and there! And thank goodness you are in my corner and so generous in helping me select just the perfect yarn for the project. I appreciate your help and spot on advice so much.
Thanks, Pam! And no trouble at all, it's what I love to do. :)
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