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.
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.
