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Cuddlefish
June 22nd, 2006, 06:20 PM
This is my version of the Stacy top from Cool Crochet. I didn't much like the big stitches the pattern called for, and I found this very much thinner yarn that I liked, so I had to use the biggest size for the back and front, and chain 77 for the sleeves instead of 61. That's quite a few more stitches than the original, but I think it was worth it. I think I'll try the pattern again with some different yarn. :)

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Debbi-a1
June 22nd, 2006, 06:27 PM
Very nice! You did a great job changing the pattern.
classic crochet
June 22nd, 2006, 07:03 PM
:manyheartVery pretty!!!
chichiturtle
June 22nd, 2006, 07:47 PM
Great job. Everyone is making great things from that book. I love the thinner yarn and the color. Wonderful.
JesseCat
June 22nd, 2006, 07:54 PM
That is so beautiful....love the design and the yarn....Looks great:cheer
wildthing1058
June 22nd, 2006, 08:04 PM
I think it came out very nice
cee
June 22nd, 2006, 08:14 PM
Very nice job adapting the pattern! It looks great for summer.

Oh, and I stopped by your blog. Love the sweaters (I'm making the Sys Fredens alpaca sweater myself at the moment - so glad to see that you liked yours!)
Gaby
June 22nd, 2006, 08:44 PM
It looks great! Way to go!
jaclim
June 22nd, 2006, 10:31 PM
very pretty!
ZingyZoid
June 22nd, 2006, 11:52 PM
Very nice. It fits well and I love the colors.
christinascrochethaven
June 23rd, 2006, 01:42 AM
Super cute and wonderful!:manyheart
Yearnin' for Yarn
June 23rd, 2006, 02:01 AM
That fits very well--great job!
Nicole
lynnmax
June 23rd, 2006, 02:47 AM
it's really pretty, I love the yarn
Cuddlefish
June 23rd, 2006, 03:48 AM
Thank you all for liking my top. :hug

Very nice job adapting the pattern! It looks great for summer.

Oh, and I stopped by your blog. Love the sweaters (I'm making the Sys Fredens alpaca sweater myself at the moment - so glad to see that you liked yours!)

I looked at your blog as well. You have come a long way, for someone who started at Easter! :eek
Roli
June 23rd, 2006, 06:26 AM
You made a top out of my favorite book! Congratulations on a well-fitting and good looking sweater!
Cuddlefish
June 23rd, 2006, 06:34 AM
Thank you. :)

Which things did you make from the Cool Crochet book?
MrsD
June 23rd, 2006, 08:33 AM
That is really fabulous. Great colors and fit!
yarncat
June 23rd, 2006, 09:30 AM
Pretty top!Love the color.
sakurasaku
June 23rd, 2006, 09:33 AM
That's a very nice book. I love the capped sleeves and the neckline of your top. Very cute.

Great job adapting the pattern to your taste. :clap
Yammy
June 23rd, 2006, 11:22 AM
Awesome revisions there! Looks very form fitted.
DesertCrocheter
June 23rd, 2006, 12:05 PM
Ooh, lovely! Well done! Patty
Ennovy88
June 23rd, 2006, 02:00 PM
Absolutely love it.... great job.
Pyogazel
June 23rd, 2006, 05:00 PM
very cute, you did a nice job!
cee
June 24th, 2006, 06:11 AM
I looked at your blog as well. You have come a long way, for someone who started at Easter! :eek

Aw, thank you! :blush

I'm so impressed with your Cool Crochet clothes. I've been thinking about getting this book myself. Would you recommend it to someone who's new to crochet like me?
Cuddlefish
June 24th, 2006, 06:21 AM
I think the book is rather good. It looks a bit messy at first, with lots of explanations and pics, each pattern takes up several pages. But it also has drawings of the shape that each crocheted piece should have, with measurements on them, something that I could have used for one of Sys Fredens sweaters, for instance. Each stitch is also explained. You just need a little patience so the mess of information doesn't overwhelm you, then it is really quite helpful. So far my impression of it is really good.

So yeah, if Sys Fredens isn't too much for you, then Cool Crochet shouldn't be either. :)