Quickie cardigan pattern for 80 year old mom

[mason204]

Hi everyone:

My mom's just moved into a seniors' home and needs a sweater quickly. I want to make her one rather than buy as I think it'll make her feel better. I've googled and notice that most patterns seem to be styled for the 17-29 year old crowd. Not to say that my mom doesn't have style but she's more of traditionalist when it comes to crochet patterns.

I've kept the following in mind while looking for a pattern:

a quick crochet item (I'm a fast crocheter and would like to have it complete in a few days)
something that is not too boring. I've started one that's essentially the same stitch and gave up from boredom after crocheting about 4" of the back
something that'll keep her warm (they've turned on the a/c in the seniors' home and she's cold)
not a pattern that calls for chunky yarn - she's 5'2" and about 100lbs. She'd be lost in a loose, bulky garment.
She's not a poncho or shawl type of person.Gee, I'm not too picky, huh! Therein lies the problem. :D

In the ideal world, the perfect pattern would meet all of the above criteria. At this point, I'd welcome all pattern ideas. Thanks everyone!

[Jamie]

Maybe this cardigan would suit her.

Hopefully this link works.

http://www.freepatterns.com/fp_pdfs/2002/Crochet/12-02cardigan.pdf

[Empress Busy Bee]

The blue one is nice. Here are some more.

This one looks nice and it's cotton:

http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/en/visoppskrift.php?d_nr=56&d_id=14&lang=us


This one is interesting:

http://www.adriafil.com/html/img/riviste/mag40/modelli/file_istruzioni/uk/16.pdf


Traditional looking one:

http://www.freepatterns.com/fp_pdfs/Other/Crochet/Buttercup_Cardigan_Set.pdf


A simple one:

http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/projects/june99_crochet.html


A simple one with pockets. It's wool-ease but maybe you could use a lighter yarn and smaller hook:'

http://cache.lionbrand.com/patterns/957.html


A lacy type one done in sport weight:

http://www.freepatterns.com/fp_pdfs/Other/Crochet/Lacy_Delight.pdf


Would this be too 'young' for her? I think it's nice and can see it on any age:

http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/en/visoppskrift.php?d_nr=81&d_id=22&lang=us

:)