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Friday, 17 June 2011

Happy Dance

Ever since being shown the basics of crochet as a child and forgetting them as I grew up, I've wanted to be able to read a crochet pattern, and make something "proper".  It didn't take long to remember how to do the squares and the basic stitches, but I wanted to be able to make garments, just as I did with knitting needles.

Well this week, I did it!  I read a pattern and I have a jacket.
It might be small, but it's still a jacket, and it's the proper size and shape.  More importantly, it's wearable!  I love the little flower decorations too, and in case you're wondering, the other bits are leaves.  Next time I go into town, I'm hoping to find some pretty buttons to finish this. 

This was crocheted using a cotton yarn mixed with kapok.  The kapok really softens the feel of the cotton, I'll look forward to using it again.

Well, tonight is Friday Night Sew In.  I have a cross stitch in progress, so I shall work on that as it's one of the projects on my list to finish before the boys come home.
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7 comments:

  1. Anonymous17 June 2011 at 10:19

    Wow! That's just gorgeous. I'm not entirely convinced this is your first crochet garment! It's too cute.

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  2. Tudy17 June 2011 at 11:22

    That is great. I love to crochet more than knit but I can do both. Crochet is faster. You did a great job on the jacket. I am proud of you doing it.

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  3. Terry17 June 2011 at 13:26

    That came out great! I can't wait to see what you make next! :0)

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  4. Karen17 June 2011 at 14:04

    sooooo gorgeous!!

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  5. Rudee17 June 2011 at 15:15

    It's absolutely adorable! One of these days, I'm going to take a crochet class. You inspire me.

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  6. Linda17 June 2011 at 23:52

    Great job, Jane! I love the little jacket. It took me awhile to be able to "read" the pattern too but once you know how, nothing can stop you. I wish I had kept the first thing I tried to make when I thought I was reading the pattern correctly. Wow, what a mess. I pulled it out and redid it properly so I didn't keep it. That was a long time ago but I still chuckle when I think about the mess I made.

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  7. Angela27 June 2011 at 08:46

    This is so cute. I'm hooked on crochet now too, it just amazes me how many different patterns can be achieved with one little hook!

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