Sweater for Hubby

[crochet smartcat]

This is the first piece of clothing that I have finished and been 100% satisfied with the fit. The pattern is from an older pattern book (probably out of print) and I used 100% wool, since he needed a nice warm sweater to wear outside while he was working. Several people have commented that it is too nice to wear out in the shop and working on cars etc, and that it might be a reason for divorce if he messed it up. But since I went to all the work to make him something for that particular purpose I would be way more offended if he put it on a shelf and only wore it occasionally (meaning once a year at most). I told him the best compliment he can give me is that he wears it out due to constant wear. [Images are clickable]

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[chocchip]

Very nice! I love the design on the bottom and around the sleeves, very manly!

[lynnmax]

well done, that's brilliant

[faithpa76]

Very nice!

[snbarclay]

very nice sweater . looks very warm .. good job..:clap

[deneen]

WOW! Nice job!

[mamaoso]

Very nice..

[truelove730]

That is so nice! Great work. I have been wanting to make a sweater...for me and one for hubby! Good job, I love it!

[EricaB]

Great job... Great pattern!

[Kevspepper]

Very nice, your hubby will be proud to wear it

[monael]

It came out great! :hook

[auntbubbels]

You did a beautiful job - he will enjoy wearing it - and everytime he wears it he will be thinking of you!!!:cheer

[DebbyinLV]

You did a great job! The sweater fits beautifully and colors are great.

[jaclim]

looks great on your hubby, Tandy!

[gingerchai]

great manly sweater, the pic with your husband and daughter is rather artsy too.
tracy

[mscrocheter]

What a nice sweater. Fits him perfectly too.

Madelyn

[yarncat]

Handsome sweater!

[YaYa Yarnhood]

Wow, great job!

[Qmare]

You did a great job! He looks very dashing in his sweater!

[mimi_mia]

I love the sweater you made for your hubby and that you don't mind that he wears it for work.

My hubby has been after me for years to make him one and I haven't done so yet! I guess I should get off my duff in the new year and make him one, he is worth every minute I put into the sweater and more..... Thanks for making me think of finally getting to it :hug

[justwantacraft]

Congradulations :cheer You did great job for sure!

[Lavelle26]

Nice sweater. I agree with you. Why make something that gets set on a shelf because it is too nice to wear? I say, wear the thing out so I can make another one. :hook

[nccg47]

It looks very nice! I am going to make my hubby a sweater as well!:clap

[Pyogazel]

Very nice! I love the design on the bottom and around the sleeves, very manly!I second that. A very nice job you did!

[Mel]

That's very nice- DH has asked me to make him a sweater too but he's going to have to wait till I've gotten everything I need to get done before christmas first. My son wants a Dennis the meanace sweater for his birthday (red and black stripes) so I really have to get that done first.

And I agree that even if it is really nice it would be a shame for him not to wear it for the purpose it was made.

[cazmc]

nice jumper! :cheer

[CrochetJC]

Just consider yourself very fortunate that he wants to wear it and enjoy it. I made a complicated sweater for my son and a vest for a roommate - which they picked the color and patterns for - and neither one would wear them so I found someone else that was the same size for each and gave them away. I figure if they do not want to wear them, someone else might as well enjoy them.

[debsydoo]

great job on the jumper.:clap

[CrochetKitty]

Awesome! I've yet to attempt a sweater, but my first one will be for myself. I'd rather not mess up something for someone else. http://www.planetsmilies.com/smilies/animal/animal0083.gif

[Kathleen]

Now, that is one man's crochet sweater that doesn't look dorky! I really like what you did! Great Job!!!:cheer

[Kymberlina]

Very lovely! :heart

[hookd1989]

It's great...and I agree...I usually make things to use...Well Done!

[Rosemary]

Your hubby will love it.
I have never made any adult clothing, I am impressed.

[crochetcrazy]

Hi! That is a very very nicely done sweater! I am working on my first 2 sweaters...one for my baby boy and one for my 7 yr old girl

[Lisa C.]

That looks great !!! :clap

[Katchkan]

That is very nice sweater. :dance You did such a marvelous job. :hookIt looks so finished, I think is what I want to say. It is as nice as something I would expect to pay high dollar for from a high end retailer. :) Hope you DH enjoys that sweater and wears it as it was intended to be worn. :U

[mbcabbie]

I LIKE!!!

My "SO" (no marriage plans)... after seeing some I did for myself.... wants me to make him one in Green Bay Packer colors. It gives me a most innovative idea!


I saw a pillow here that someone made of the Packers, plus your sweater.... HHHmmm.... LIGHT BULB!!!!

You know, it does my heart good to think that someone I care about actually LIKES my work.

[dbosblondie]

Nice sweater. I have been looking for a sweater pattern for my hubby. Where did you find the pattern from? Appreciate if you could share it.

Thanks!

[cher49]

that looks great

[crochet-addict]

The sweater looks wonderful! I've never attempted adult clothing but I would love to make my hubby a sweater. He is going to need it once it turns cold and he has to work outside....on cars...too funny! I hope your hubby enjoys his warm sweater, you should be proud!

[sunflowermom1972]

Very nice!

[KelleyBee]

What an awesome sweater! The design is perfect for a man working on cars. The black yarn looks to be in all the right places adn the "tire tread" is a fun addition. Great work!

[onfire4Jesus]

EXCELLENT! I love the detail work. Very nice job!

[boksie]

WOW! That's GREAT! My dh won't wear anything I crochet.