…every item I’ve made since this summer apparently. Not complaining about the outcomes. I mean, the Moderne in Mission Falls 1824 cotton will always be close to my heart. I enjoyed how, what was to be a hooded baby blanket, turned into an impromptu traveling cap and neck warmer for a good friend. In fact, this most recent entry picks up where the erstwhile hooded blanket fell off – right down to the colors I’d already picked out.
I used the Mason-Dixon Knitting kimono pattern (pg. 23) as inspiration for this sweater, primarily with regard to shape and one-piece construction. Understand that I crochet with much less direction in mind than I have when I knit. What may have started as a crochet translation of this cute little knit with the crossover fronts and a side tie became a boyish pullover with a slit front. The only thing remaining vaguely the same? The number of cast on stitches and the shape and relative length of the sleeves.
There’s a viking helmet hat to match but I gave that to the boy’s parents as my sort of promissory note to deliver on the rest of the ensemble. At just a little over 1 month old, this outfit is definitely one he’ll have to grow into.
My turn? You betcha! I’ve been working on some sketches for a neck warmer that would be the perfect fate for 3 skeins of steel grey Aspen, the bulky wool / alpaca blend from Classic Elite Yarns. I’ve got 150 yards in total which should be plenty to knit something warm and attractive. Plus, I can finally press these grey and black glass buttons from Moving Mud into service. These came home with me more than two years ago. They make a nice feminine counterpoint to the bulkiness of the yarn.
In case you’re wondering, even with all these Mission Falls projects, I’ve only begun to make a dent in my 1824 Cotton collection. The seller was going out of business and they made me an offer I couldn’t refuse. Right now though, it’s time for the warm and cozy yarns.
That is the cutest little sweater!
I am looking forward to seeing another one of your lovely designs. A neckwarmer just in time to keep you warm in the Chicago cold tempt.
Ahhh. Another stunning creation from your hands. Love the colours. And can’t wait to see the neckwarmer!
I’m just not that good (yet) where I can change a pattern that much. I am in awe of all of you who can do that. I pretty much have to follow a pattern the way it’s written. As a relatively new knitter, I need clear instructions to reach my final target.
ahhhh. i love that sweater. and i bet the hat was darling, too.
oh! aspen. love. and on 17 needles. a dream.
Wow – you have serious crocheting skills! Mmmm… definitely time for warm’n’cozy fibers.
I can definately see a Kimono shape in this sweater. Love the colors!
Well done, Karen! That is a great sweater. You are a crocheting goddess.
Love the buttons for the neckwarmer! The yarn sounds divine.
Very nice and I love the color combination !
Lovely!
(have you tried Mission Falls 1824 WOOL???)
LOVE it.
(((hugs)))
Another beautiful project from Karen! I have been thinking of you as I am making the “The All Shawl” from Doris Chan. I’ve been on it 2 weeks now, but I’m sure you’d breeze through it in 2 days!
As long as you’re altering the pattern, may as well go all the way. Even in my knitting I can end up a long way from the original pattern. Given, I do know pretty much where I’m going before I start.
The sweater did turn out very nice.
that sweater turned out great!! you are a crocheting star!
but i’m with sister madness.. i would have loved to have seen the helmet modeled by one of your boys. 🙂
A viking helmet??!?!!? Prohibited transfer of kitty hairs to a small child notwithstanding, I would have loved to see one of your boys modeling THAT! (*ah-eh-aaah AAH!*)
Heh.