FCEC Hoodie

[Celestial Seasonings]

I finally finished the Family Circle Easy Crochet hoodie, nicknamed the "weekend wonder." Yeah, right! This was supposed to be finished by Chanukkah for my sister, but things got a little off track :lol

I'm adding in a full view, unzipped detail, and stitch detail:
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Pattern: FCEC Fall/Winter 2005, pattern #2
Yarn: Bernat Softee Chunky, 5 balls in cream
Hook: Size J (to achieve a slightly smaller size than suggested)
Finished Size: Roughly a women's x-small/small. The pattern is only written in medium, so I adapted it by going down 1 hook size and working slightly tighter than normal.

[BonnieCrochets]

Wow, that is very nice.

[aussiecrocheter]

WOW!!! That is gorgeous.

[JesseCat]

I really love it...It is gorgeous, your sister can have it now for Passover and enjoy it...Which FC edition was it???? I buy them all but have not seen that pattern before??? Would appreciate knowing the month/edition?

[nutz4crochet]

I love it. :manyheart Just gorgeous.

[Celestial Seasonings]

Thanks!!!

It was the fall/winter 2005 edition. Its pattern #2, shown in a very dark green.

[xmaystarx]

Love the way that looks! I have been planning to do that one for a while now. I love how seeing others finished works makes me eager to get things going that I have been planning for a while!! :hook

[aliciasjoy]

Wow, super pretty. I'm always impressed by a zipper installation. Excellent work!

[mscrocheter]

Wow Celeste, that is absolutely lovely. You did an excellent job.

Madelyn

[rddugan]

The hoodie is so pretty and feminine. It looks fantastic in the lighter color. Your sister will love it. I do!:manyheart

[mwedzi]

I really like that, looks so pretty and so comfortable, I need something like it. And I love the little bead detail at the bottom. :hook

[Yammy]

she's going to just love it! It really turned out great.

[Celestial Seasonings]

I really like that, looks so pretty and so comfortable, I need something like it. And I love the little bead detail at the bottom. :hook

They're actually blocking pins :blush But what a great idea! I'm planning to make another in Navy, and may have to work a few beads in :)

[JulieKay]

Celeste
That is beautiful !!!! :c9

[Celestial Seasonings]

Thanks Julie! I'm working to get all these UFOs out of the way so I can CAL like crazy with you :) :cheer

[gingerchai]

I have FCEC at home and couldn't tell what the stitch pattern (or the hoodie) looked like because of the dark green yarn. The stitch is unique and you did a great job. i know your sister will enjoy it. :)

[Roli]

Very beautiful. And that stitch is great, so open and airy. I love it!:clap

[yarncat]

So pretty & feminine!!

[jaclim]

beautiful hoodie, Celeste!!!! Love the color!

[seagull1993]

I love that -- I saw the pattern and picture in the magazine, but could not make out what it looked like because the color was so dark. I love the lighter color of yours and now I can see how pretty the stitch pattern really is. I can now plan on making one, since I can see how it is supposed to look. You did a great job. :-)

[crochetdiva]

That is just gorgeous!! Great job! I don't remember seeing that pattern either...hopefully I have that mag tho, cos now I really want to make it.:hook

[Celestial Seasonings]

Thanks so much! I loved the shape of the hoodie when I saw it, but also had trouble making out the exact pattern. This cream one is for my sister, but I'll be making a navy one for myself soon :hook

I love that -- I saw the pattern and picture in the magazine, but could not make out what it looked like because the color was so dark. I love the lighter color of yours and now I can see how pretty the stitch pattern really is. I can now plan on making one, since I can see how it is supposed to look. You did a great job. :-)

[ahiscox]

WOW! THis is the first one I've seen done. I've also been working on this hoodie in a maroon color. Did you have any trouble with the increases on the sleeves? I didn't quite understand how to proceed after there was a full shell on each side.

[Celestial Seasonings]

Yes, I actually stopped there for four months!!! I followed the directions and they didn't quite make sense after the increase, so I fudged it a bit and pretended that it was a FULL shell, but stopped before continuing past the center of the "full shell." Does that make sense? Try it, and PM me if you can't get it! I'll try to work up another sleeve to help you out.:hook

[crochetmama]

Oh that is so pretty, Celestial Seasonings! I don't think I've ever seen a lace-type top like that before. It's not only unusual, it's quite pretty, and you did a wonderful job. :cheer
P.S. Happy Chanukkah!! :hook

[newfiegal]

Wow, Great Job, the hoodie is so fashionable. :cheer

[Everyday Crochet]

:eek That is goregeous! You did a great job.

[Mrs. Principal]

What a great hoodie! It was worth the effort you put into it, it is really beautiful.

[christinascrochethaven]

Beautiful!

[nevadamama]

EXCELLENT!

GOOD JOB - THANKS FOR SHARING
:tup

[bubblefizz]

Wow thats fantastic, i love the stitches and the colour
well done :hug