I have been inspired to try out sweater patterns lately and this one is my big achievement. It is made from Dale baby wool yarn and is inspired by a pattern by Bonnie Jacobs, Baby Hoodie - a free ravelry download. I changed the pattern a bit to make it bigger and incorporate a zipper instead of making a pullover. I think it turned out great. Here are some process pics:
My "helper" Oliver. :)
Checking for size.
Zippers are fun!
Stripes = lots of ends to weave in.
It took me about a month to make. Of course, I made other stuff too and waited a while for the zipper in the mail... and I work.... and have a 1 year old... :)
Yea! Crocheting is fun. :)
I made another sweater, too. It took 2 days to make. The difference - thick yarn. It is also pretty cute although the pattern is for thinner yarn and makes a newborn size. So this was an experiment to see if just using huge yarn would work. (drops eskimo) It did... but the neckline is huge.... I still like it. I use it a lot when Oliver naps outside because it is chunky and warm. :)
Here is the pattern link.
And sweater number 3....
I messed up and have to take apart! Don't hold your breath! ;-)
But the conclusion: sweaters are fun to crochet - for babies. :-)