Saturday 12 February 2011

Chevron Lace Crochet Cardigan

Ta da!

It's finished and I'm wearing it now. It's lovely, soft and cosy...

and it fits!

The pattern (Chevron Lace Cardigan by milobo) is available free on Ravelry here. I followed the 42" pattern size and used a 9mm hook for the chain and first row (and also for the chain under the arms) then a 6mm hook for the rest.

The wool was another Kemps wool bargain. It's Wendy Merino Bliss and was £2.30 per 50g ball. They don't have the green available any more but there is a lovely purple on offer (it was a hard choice between green & purple for me). I used 8 x 50g balls.

I'm quite a novice crocheter and I found it relatively easy to do. It's a bit tricky getting started (as most things are) and you've to watch out for row 5 (the pattern changes slightly and is easily missed), and I had to fiddle the sleeves a little but noone will ever notice that unless they want to examine my armpits very closely.

I'm happy!

I would like to make another one without sleeves (which would take 6 x 50g balls for my size), I've already seen wool I like...
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12 comments:

  1. Anonymous12 February 2011 at 11:41

    Love it! The colour really suits you and the shape. Really like the whole texture of it. Well done and I'm not surprised you're going to make another.

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  2. topchelseagirl12 February 2011 at 12:33

    Wow it is fantastic! Purple and green are my favourite colours too.

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  3. Julie12 February 2011 at 13:12

    That is really beautiful and it looks fabulous on you. Great job!

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  4. Unknown12 February 2011 at 16:13

    This is truly lovely. You are inspiring me to move to the cardi venue next. Great color

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  5. Apples and Pears12 February 2011 at 16:35

    Well done, Anne! You have done a great job. It is really lovely and is perfect for spring...good colour too. Wouldn't mind one for myself as I think this sort of jacket is very flattering and looks good with anything xx

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  6. Simone12 February 2011 at 18:24

    For a 'novice crocheter'! you have done a great job!

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  7. Kimbles12 February 2011 at 18:34

    Its really lovely! Colour suits you too.

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  8. Teresa Kasner12 February 2011 at 21:25

    Anne, beautiful.. and the sweater is too! :-) Are those Christmas cactus on the top of your shelf? I have 3 of them in my garden window and I'm in love with them.

    Gorgeous molding at your ceiling too!

    Teresa

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  9. Jacquie12 February 2011 at 21:43

    Oooh your cardigan turned out gorgeous :0)This is a great pattern, no wonder you want to make another .
    Jacquie x

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  10. Aunty Bee13 February 2011 at 02:17

    I love this cardy, especially the longer sleeves. It has inspired me to have a go at something that isn't a blanket.

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  11. Jennyff13 February 2011 at 13:07

    Very lovely cardigan and I much prefer that colour with sleeves, I imagine a sleeveless summer one in a lighter shade. I am wondering why having produced something so gorgeous you don't look a bit happier!

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  12. Julie15 February 2011 at 17:10

    It's lovely. I don't think any kind of crochet, sewing, knitting, whatever would be right without a bit of 'fiddling'! Juliex

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