Mom's Crochet Sweater that almost was!

[lilhatshack]

Here's my mom's sweater that I've been working on - It started as this (http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/cim-zigZagJacket.html). I noticed once I had the back and sides made that there was no way it would fit - I called my sis - a non crocheter but good listener, she suggested I turn it into a wrap. So a Navajo wrap was born. It was definitely a labor of love and hate. (Love the colors - hate that I didn't gauge!) I think my mom will like it - its really soft, but oh so heavy - perfect for those Okla nights. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v439/lilhatshack/Completed%20Works/scarfswap091804005.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v439/lilhatshack/Completed%20Works/scarfswap091804004.jpg

Carmen
lilhatshack completed crochet (http://photobucket.com/albums/v439/lilhatshack/Completed%20Works/)


edited by tiffcrochets to place the pictures vertically

[MommaChelle]

Great save! I think that is really pretty as a wrap and I bet she'll love it :cloud9

[clearwaters]

Love it! That's what's called making lemonade out of lemons. :)

[Tiffany]

It's lovely. :) Sometimes the best things come from an "oops". <img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/veryhappy.gif" />

[Donna]

Love that! :)h I think I like it even better as a wrap than as a sweater! :clap

[bythehook]

It's very pretty. Good job! :thumbsup

[rebeccav]

carmen, that is GORGEOUS!!! did you write it down???

that's really really fabulous! makes me all cozy just looking at it!! gooood job! :clap

[viviskins]

I Agree! It DOES look cozy!:)h It was meant to be a wrap! Your mom is gonna love it!:clap and Hooray for sisters that listen!:grouphug

[froggy]

Great save Carmen!:clap Your Mom is gonna love it!!! The multi color yarn that you used, what name brand is it and what is the color name??

[luvtocraft]

Very pretty!! I bet she'll love it!! :))

[lilhatshack]

The dark brown is LB Wool Ease Chunky in Walnut- my favorite yarn in the world! The chenille is LB Thick & Quick in Peacock and Terracotta and the Multi - is LB Boucle - Hard Candy (I think that is new yarn and I love it too!)

Thanks for all your nice compliments - this is the best board!!! Have a great weekend everyone!

[Kathleen]

That's how the best designs are made, through creativity and you did a great job. Quick too!! I think this is just beautiful! You should write your design down.

[gramhouse]

It came out sooooo......... nice. I love this board,too. Can't go a day without looking at it!!!! I'm hooked!! LOL:yay2

[Deb]

I love it! It's gorgeous!

And Gram? Why go a day without looking here? :D!

[ladywyntir]

It looks MUCH better as the wrap! What a beautiful design!! Well done with the colors and shape! looks very cozy :yes

I'm sure your mother will adore it!

~Marj

[bythehook]

:wow :yay2 That is absolutely beautiful! :)h You're mom is going to love it! :)h

[eurolyons]

That is great...and it shows a very creative mind at hand to be able to see a mistake as an opportunity for magic...wonderful...

[sonnets_and_stitches]

It looks so plush! It's been three years since you posted about this, and I bet she still loves it!

~ Joy

[j_kawano]

It looks perfect and warm too. Great job

[sherryzzz]

what a wonderful remake! :cheer

[misssmaggie]

I like it better as a wrap!!! Thanks for sharing!

[matyson5]

that is great I love what you did with it....

[Inspired Coils]

Very pretty. I really like the colors chosen.

[rainbowridergrma]

That is really neat, and I like it so much better than the original. You did good.

Glenda

[Elle]

The sweater that you originally set out to make is beautiful, but the wrap you ended up with is just GORGEOUS!