I saw this pattern (it is a free pattern, but you might have to join the Lion Brand site to see it) and decided I wanted to make it. (It's the color that got me. I wear lots and lots of this color.)
I found some gray alpaca wool in my stash, doubled it, and crocheted away. It did NOT turn out to the measurements of the pattern. And does NOT look like the picture.
But I like it anyway!
Mine was much wider than theirs, so I folded it the opposite way, added cuffs, and sewed on some cute vintage buttons from my button jar.
I love the texture of this, and with doubled yarn, it's nice and toasty warm without being too hot.
So often when something doesn't turn out like the picture/pattern, it's a total loss and I get frustrated and decided I'm never knitting/sewing/embroidering/painting/you-name-it again! Love that this worked out. Different, but good!
(Also, my gray tee isn't quite long enough. I'd remembered seeing this tutorial once upon a time, so I cut off the bottom of a tank that was too short just before I got dressed this morning. Now I have a snug little hipster that ensures modesty when I bend over! Think I'm going to craft some for Emma. She's my little plumber and could use one or seven!)
So Cute! I totally have to learn to do this!
Posted by: Melissa | October 23, 2010 at 05:02 PM
Looks great! I'm been taking a break from blogg reading {getting my priorities back in lin...} And I've missed catching up with you!
Glad to back... Blessings on your week!
Posted by: Megan | October 23, 2010 at 05:55 PM
you are IN-SPIR-ING! Great job on the work arounds and Fab idea on the snuggie!
Posted by: Jennifer White | October 23, 2010 at 06:00 PM
It might not be like the pattern but it's 10 times better than the pattern! Good job, I totally love it! It will be nice and toasty over the winter. Seriously adorable.
Posted by: Heather | October 23, 2010 at 07:49 PM
Oh! I like yours much better. . . it turned out so cute! You look so stylish! :-) Good job!
Posted by: Lisa C. | October 24, 2010 at 11:50 AM
I gotta find someone close to teach me how to crochet. The only thing I can crochet is a straight line. If crochet jump ropes ever catch on, I'm on financial easy street!
Kim Feth
Apex, NC
Posted by: Kim Feth | October 24, 2010 at 01:58 PM
Love the wrap...too cute! And thanks for the great idea with the tank tops. I was just looking at a picture of my little bean pole and noticed a little waist gap...I think I will give this a try :)
Posted by: Donna | October 24, 2010 at 06:24 PM
Love all your crafts, i am really into organizing and de-cluttering to help simplify my home, your book is really inspiring, you look adorable in your new creation!
Posted by: Leona Cowden | October 24, 2010 at 07:16 PM
Love the wrap... I think I'm ready to graduate from scarves and try something else :) I love the tank idea... does it stay in place?
Posted by: angela | October 25, 2010 at 04:00 PM
LOVE this post - and you are too cute by the way! Love the short hair - mine is growing out -and all I do is pull it up... But love the sassy/perky feel of shorter hair!
Posted by: Kristy Beckendorf | October 28, 2010 at 10:18 AM