Caron's Soft Sage Circle Jacket CAL

[donnalynn2]

Ok everyone! Now that Caron has finally put up a picture and the pattern let's get going! You know you want to make one and you know you'd really like to do it NOW, so why not? Let's start a CAL for this!!!

I am going to try and make this for myself (if I can figure out how to convert it to a larger size) and plan on going yarn shopping tonite!

Let's get going and make this beautiful Jacket!!!!

If you haven't yet seen this awesome pattern, click HERE (http://caron.com/projects/ss/ss_circle_jacket.html) to get it!

[Karen C.]

Yes, let's do it!:cheer :clap :yes

[donnalynn2]

Welcome aboard Karen!

Well, I stopped by Wally World this morning and picked up 6 skeins of Simply Soft in Soft Blue! I love the color and cannot wait to get started on this thing! I really hope to make this quickly so that I'll have time to enjoy wearing it during the only chilly months down here, Dec & Jan!

What color are you using?

[Fidgement]

Okay, I must be nuts :loco, but I'm in too! I have so many irons in the fire :juggle , whats one more, right! This is too pretty to pass up and will definately keep me out of trouble. I need to go yarn shopping :shop and wish I knew about this a couple of days ago since I just placed an order from Knitting Warehouse, but thats the way it goes! Maybe I'll place another!!! Donnalynn, thanks for organizing this! :hito Karen!!!

:hook :yarn :cheer

[tropicallie]

I might or might not make this but was looking over the pattern and found an error/typo. Under "materials" it states that the H hook is for the buttons only, yet under "gauge" it states "in V-stitch pattern, using H hoook...". I think that should read "using I hook". Just FYI.

[donnalynn2]

Welcome aboard! The more the merrier!

Well I got started on this and there was something that was a little "unclear" so I wanted to make sure you guys didn't have to frog a row twice before getting it.

If making the small size, only do Row #2
if making the medium, do only Rows 2 & 2A
if making the large, do Rows 2, 2A and 2B.

Hope this helps everyone!!!

P.S. Yes, you do want to use the "I" hook for the body of the sweater, although I'm using a J since I want mine to be a little bit larger.

[princsstrish]

I think I'll do this!!! I have Simply Soft available for this. Just have to go double check I have 5 or 6 skeins. This is somewhat what I've been looking for so it can't hurt to try!!!

[darski]

:cheer I'll be watching this group:cheer but I can't add this just now. :cheer Love the patterrn and thanks for the link.:cheer

Can't wait for the pictures to start:clap

We need a smiley cheerleader with sage green pompoms:hook

[donnalynn2]

Welcome aboard, Trish! I know, I just couldn't resist this one! I know I'll pay when Christmas gets here and I'm not done with all my presents but hopefully this won't take too terribly long and it's just so pretty!!!

[dewbaby00]

I might try this sometime soon I have 5 skiens of caron in papya

[Jjenjen]

So how hard is this really?:think What determines how "intermediate" you are? I'd love to add this to my gunnado list , but it looks a little scary :eek . And not only is it just soooooooo adorable :dreaming it is also in my fave color :tup making it even more tempting to try .

[darski]

The great thing about the Ville is that you grow in your skills because we have all these moms who help you when it gets tough. :D

[MamaHooks]

I am :drool over that pattern. Love it! Maybe it will be my :cake gift to myself :D.

[Jamie]

I'll join in too, it looks like a perfect Christmas present for my daughter. I'll have to go yarn shopping today.

[princsstrish]

I'm gonna do mine in Simply Soft Plum Wine- so rich and would look fabulous over a white shirt I think!!! :)

[donnalynn2]

Welcome aboard everyone!

Trish, the color really sounds lovely! Can't wait to see how everyone's turns out!

I found another error!

Row #10 says to repeat Row #7, however, if you do this, your count will be off on Row #11. Instead you should repeat Row #9 instead of #7. This makes the counts on Row #11 line up correctly.

[princsstrish]

So glad someone else is going before me so we can find all the mistakes. Make sure to report these to Caron!!!

[darski]

I would like to do this pattern without the collar ruffles --which sort of defeats the purpose but I do Not need ruffles at that particular spot and I am so not ruffles anyway....sigh.

[donnalynn2]

Very funny Trish! I get stuck frogging and re-hooking! LOL

Actually, that last correction may not be right afterall. I'll let you guys know once I get this next row done.

Maybe Caron was in too big a hurry to get the pattern out before double checking against errors... :(

[fuzzy ferret]

OoOOooooH!! I have been eyeballing this since I got my interweave crochet book and saw that in there as the advertisement for Caron Yarns!!! I so wanted to make this, and now you've made up my mind to JUST DO IT!!!

I'm in!!

Krystal

[crochetprincess66]

I'm in on this one. That jacket is really pretty! And in Simply Soft. I love to work with that yarn. I am almost done with my scarf for the swap, then I will start on this.



Kim :princess

[chocchip]

Okay, count me in on this one too! I have just about an hours worth of work left on the sweater I am working on now and will start this when I get finished. I have a red sweater I made out of SS that I have been meaning to frog as I don't like how it fits. It would look great turned into this!

Darski- I was thinking the same thing about the ruffles around the neck! I am going to do an edging that will match the stitch used in the ruffle instead.

[pixiedust]

Goodness, I've only been here a day, and you all already have me jumping in on a CAL! That sweater is beautiful!! I'm thinking of Rubine Red to wear over a black shirt and pants at work. I spend all of my time crocheting for my young daughter or for charities and never make anything for myself, so I deserve this, right??

Now I just need to convince hubby that we need to go into town tomorrow so I can go yarn shopping!!

[fuzzy ferret]

Goodness, I've only been here a day, and you all already have me jumping in on a CAL! That sweater is beautiful!! I'm thinking of Rubine Red to wear over a black shirt and pants at work. I spend all of my time crocheting for my young daughter or for charities and never make anything for myself, so I deserve this, right??

Now I just need to convince hubby that we need to go into town tomorrow so I can go yarn shopping!!

Everyone deserves to make themselves something every now and then! :yes

You'll be happy you did!

Krystal

[Karen C.]

What is the weight of Simply soft? Is there a standard yarn number printed on the wrapper? I'm looking for substitutions:think

[fuzzy ferret]

What is the weight of Simply soft? Is there a standard yarn number printed on the wrapper? I'm looking for substitutions:think

Karen. Simply Soft is a #4 (Worsted Weight) yarn. Suggests a size 'H' hook.

Hope that helps.

Krystal

[fuzzy ferret]

Welcome aboard everyone!

Trish, the color really sounds lovely! Can't wait to see how everyone's turns out!

I found another error!

Row #10 says to repeat Row #7, however, if you do this, your count will be off on Row #11. Instead you should repeat Row #9 instead of #7. This makes the counts on Row #11 line up correctly.


Okay, I've got a question. At the End of Row 7, shouldn't you DC in TCH and THEN CH 2 as you've done in the past couple of rows???? It doesn't indicate a chain 2 here. It simply says to DC in and then DC again. :think

So when your repeating ROW 7 for Row 8 and you CH 5 and DC IN NEXT CH2 SP that would make you put in the the CH2 Space of the first V-stitch. Does that make sense??? Or am I just confusing everyone???:think :(

Maybe this is where its messing up when you get to round 10 and you dont have the correct # of stitches???

Krystal

[Sbg4evr]

What is the weight of Simply soft? Is there a standard yarn number printed on the wrapper? I'm looking for substitutions:think

100% Acrylic worsted weight yarn, 4 ply
21 st X 24 rows in a 4" square

Red Heart Giant yarn, Bernat Berella 4, Patons Canadiana are close substitutes. Check TLC also.

[donnalynn2]

Krystal ~ Yes, I think you're right. However, if you do an increase at the beginning and end of the rows you have too many stitches and if you don't do the increase you have too few stitches. I went ahead and did the increase since I'm making mine a larger size.

Also, when it gets into the "leaf pattern repeats" the instructions are very confusing. They left out several places where you need to do a V stitch. Basically just remember with the leaf repeats you'll do a Leaf, then a V stitch, then a Leaf, V stitch and so on. When you get to the edging you'll be doing this all the way around.

I wanted to make mine larger so it would fit so I am using a size J hook and added an extra Row #2 to make it a big larger. I also added the increase at the row in question and my main body is done now! It fits me PERFECTLY!!! I am now working on the edging which I am afraid will take a lot longer than the body. The body goes very very fast. The leaf clusters really take a bit of time to make but it's going to be well worth it!

If you stop making this at the 2nd leaf repeat you'd have an adorable little shrug. I almost stopped right there but wanted to do the jacket. I may make another one that ends right there. This pattern was very well thought out but just not written well.

WELCOME aboard everyone!

Simply soft is a #4 WW yarn, however, if you were to use say Red Heart Super Saver, it would turn out a little bit larger so you'd probably need to adjust your gauge with a smaller hook. Regular WW yarn is a tad thicker than Simply Soft. Hope this helps!

[Gardener]

This is a beautiful sweater, and I hope to try it someday. However, I think I'd better just finish all the UFOs I have laying around first. If I could be sure my dh wouldn't notice me working on yet another project I'd join this CAl, but I'm pretty sure that he will catch on pretty quickly. he works at home so it's kind of hard to hide projects from him! I'll be watching to see how everyones project comes out though.

[fuzzy ferret]

Donna......I'm gonna ask a real silly question.

What does this mean???

****Join fronts and back with additional sts at underarms****

This is the instructions after Row 10. I'm confused...What do I do now??

Krystal

[donnalynn2]

Donna......I'm gonna ask a real silly question.

What does this mean???

****Join fronts and back with additional sts at underarms****

This is the instructions after Row 10. I'm confused...What do I do now??

Krystal

It's not silly, like I said, it's written very poorly. Just IGNORE all of the notations in between the rows. It's telling you what you're going to be doing next is all. Just ignore it and keep going! :hook

[fuzzy ferret]

Whew!!! Thought I was going nuts there for a minute because I couldn't quite see what I was supposed to be doing! :think :eek :lol

Thanks! :hug

Krystal

[donnalynn2]

No problem Krystal! I thought the same thing when I first read that and was like "what"? :think

Ok, I found another "problem" with the pattern.

Row 23 says:
Ch 5, sk first ch-sp, work in patt as established, end with sk tch sp, dtr in 3rd ch of tch, do not turn.

If you do this, it will look stupid. It's telling you NOT to make a leaf in the first leaf, but to skip it and to continue with the pattern all the way around to the beginning and then to skip the leaf. Why in the world would you do that, especially on the MIDDLE leaf cluster of the back? Makes no sense whatsoever! So I am doing Row #23 as I did Rows 20-22.

I really am going to want to make another one of these after I finish mine, not only because it's a great looking item, but it's also pretty much very fast and I think it would make a great Christmas present for a couple of people on my list. I MAY try to go back and write out all the corrections but don't quote me on that! LOL

Anyone else find any errors?

[fuzzy ferret]

No problem Krystal! I thought the same thing when I first read that and was like "what"? :think

Ok, I found another "problem" with the pattern.

Row 23 says:
Ch 5, sk first ch-sp, work in patt as established, end with sk tch sp, dtr in 3rd ch of tch, do not turn.

If you do this, it will look stupid. It's telling you NOT to make a leaf in the first leaf, but to skip it and to continue with the pattern all the way around to the beginning and then to skip the leaf. Why in the world would you do that, especially on the MIDDLE leaf cluster of the back? Makes no sense whatsoever! So I am doing Row #23 as I did Rows 20-22.

I really am going to want to make another one of these after I finish mine, not only because it's a great looking item, but it's also pretty much very fast and I think it would make a great Christmas present for a couple of people on my list. I MAY try to go back and write out all the corrections but don't quote me on that! LOL

Anyone else find any errors?


Thanks for the heads-up on that Donna.....I'm still on row 12 :lol Slowly but surely i'm getting there. I've just got too many irons in the fire right now. Trying to give half of my attention to each project a little bit at a time!

Krystal

[Bianka Kukan]

Do I have time for this? Not really. Am I going to do it anyway? You betcha! In the like....11 years I have been crocheting the only things I've ever made myself were a scarf and a hat. I totally deserve this. I'm thinking of making this in white. I'm an odd one and LOVE to wear white in the winter. I'm a little concerned about all these problems everyone has been having but I trust you all to help me when I screw it up. :-P Heading off to buy.

[donnalynn2]

Ok, I'm an idiot! Ignore my last post!!!!

I was working on the "printed out" pattern and had my row marked. Well as I came in my room to watch TV and work on it, I misplaced my copy so pulled it up on the computer and was looking at the wrong row so it is correct! I am actually on the last row of the "ruffle trim."

Sorry to have made this more confusing! :blush

[pixiedust]

OK, I picked up my SS yarn today. I went ahead and got the soft sage that the pattern calls for -- when I went to my LYS I realized that I already have shirts and sweaters in almost every variation of red, rose, and purple that they had, and that sage was just so darn pretty!:D

So, I'll start it as soon as I get off the computer. We have the season premiere of Amazing Race coming on this evening, and I can't watch TV unless I have a project to work on. I'll be printing out the posts in this thread so I can follow along with the pattern mistakes and confusing bits as I go. What fun!!

[craftybutterfly]

Ok, well i guess this is my next project. Needed to find something to do with all this simply soft I have on hand, about 7 skeins that is. I have country blue, and the maroon/wine color, not sure what its actually called. OK, count me in Donna!!! I'll get started tonight :)

[donnalynn2]

Welcome aboard Melissa and Tiffany!

(I'll be watching TAR as well! I'm so addicted!)

I am debating on if I'll actually do the sleeves for this one. It doesn't get too chilly down here in Florida and I think this would look so nice over a nice tank top. We'll see when I finish the row I'm on right now!

[Bianka Kukan]

Just got back from my shopping trip and got the white. :-) I also got some stuff to complete a project I REALLY need to finish so i'm going to do that tonight and tomorrow and probably start this on Tuesday. It stinks to wait *pouts*

[craftybutterfly]

Ok, I had country blue and autumn red in my stash and pleeeenty of it more than enough to finish this, so i picked the red. its kinda maroon/wine like i said. should be pretty. OK! starting row 3! I, too, was eyeballing this in the Interweave mag when i got my copy on thursday. I'm off and running!! thanks for starting this donna! you may have read on another thread about projects we're disappointed with, and I was lamenting about nothing "exciting" me. well, this one did! this just may get me out of my crochet funk. :hook Donna, your new job is my crochet therapist :) LOL!!!

OH! one more thing. I have never been able to perfect doing the base sc chain, so i started mine with just chaining 33 and doing the first row of sc. in order to get the gauge to come out to 11" like the pattern says, I had to go up to a size J hook, but I do tend to crochet tightly.

[Aloriality]

I'll definalty join up with this one, but i am still kind of new at crochet, so hopefully if I come up with any questions, I'll post here and hopefully you all can help ^^

[pixiedust]

OH! one more thing. I have never been able to perfect doing the base sc chain, so i started mine with just chaining 33 and doing the first row of sc.

That's good to know!! I was eyeballing the instructions and was totally confused by the base sc chain. I was afraid of what I had gotten myself into, when I couldn't even figure out the foundation chain!!

[donnalynn2]

Ok everyone! I AM FINISHED! WOO-HOO!

(Well, I think I'll add a little trim to the sleeves but just a little row of SC's)
I decided not to crochet the sleeves as it never gets cold enough down here to warrant that. I really really like this and am going to start on another one for a Christmas present tomorrow!

This is how it looked after I had the body portion finished:



http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c343/donnalynn2/Website%20Pics/sscardigan3.jpg

This one is of the finished product front view:

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c343/donnalynn2/Website%20Pics/sscardigan1.jpg

And the back:

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c343/donnalynn2/Website%20Pics/sscardigan2.jpg

I ended up just crocheting my own button with the same yarn and winged that. I like this as I can wear it over my sleeveless tank tops but I don't think I'll be too terribly warm (we'll see as I'm going to give it a try tomorrow!) LOL

[pixiedust]

Donna, that's absolutely beautiful!! :clap

I may have to try it sleeveless as well, since I'm also down here in HOT Florida...

[Fidgement]

Donna,
You amaze me! That looks awesome, beautiful, etc...:clap and you finished so fast! I still don't have my yarn :eek ! I'm sure you'll get lots of compliments and requests! Great job!:yay :yay :woo

[donnalynn2]

Donna,
You amaze me! That looks awesome, beautiful, etc...:clap and you finished so fast! I still don't have my yarn :eek ! I'm sure you'll get lots of compliments and requests! Great job!:yay :yay :woo

Awww, thanks! You know you could really make this with any WW yarn so don't hold out for anything specific! Just go for it!

[Fidgement]

Donna,

I too am in Florida(panhandle) and it does get chilly here! My problem is I don't have enough of any one color to go with, but I will tomorrow!
Cheers!:yes
:cheer :cheer

[fuzzy ferret]

Ok everyone! I AM FINISHED! WOO-HOO!

(Well, I think I'll add a little trim to the sleeves but just a little row of SC's)
I decided not to crochet the sleeves as it never gets cold enough down here to warrant that. I really really like this and am going to start on another one for a Christmas present tomorrow!

This is how it looked after I had the body portion finished:



http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c343/donnalynn2/Website%20Pics/sscardigan3.jpg

This one is of the finished product front view:

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c343/donnalynn2/Website%20Pics/sscardigan1.jpg

And the back:

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c343/donnalynn2/Website%20Pics/sscardigan2.jpg

I ended up just crocheting my own button with the same yarn and winged that. I like this as I can wear it over my sleeveless tank tops but I don't think I'll be too terribly warm (we'll see as I'm going to give it a try tomorrow!) LOL


Donna yours is beautiful!!!! :cheer :clap :cheer :clap :cheer :clap :yay


Great job!!!!

Krystal

[squish_52]

I am amazed! this looks so awesome! So are there alot of mistakes?? And what are they, i would love to make this soon!

[crochetprincess66]

Donna- Your sweater came out so pretty! I love the color and I think it looks great with no sleeves! Thanks for sharing this with us!

Kim :princess

[Berniluvscrochet]

Well, I guess I too need to get into this! I love this pattern and Donna a wonderful job. I am going to go thru my stash and see what I have. If not, a trip tomorrow morning is in store LOL yea!! :)

[Karen C.]

I found that the error for not having the right stitch count begins on row 6. You have to do ch 5 v stitch in the beginnig v stitch on row 6 and a v stitch in tch space +dc in 3rd tch at the end. I hope this helps someone. I completely missed that and by the time I got to row 11, it didn't work out right.

[Bianka Kukan]

Absolutely beautiful, and you made it so fast. Maybe I don't need to wait till i finish my other project to start mine. I live in Ohio so I'm going to have to go with the sleeves so I'm sure it will take me much longer to finish. Good work. Careful where you wear it though. Everyone will be asking for one ;-)

[darski]

Donna, you did a great job and I love the colour.

[StitchLuva]

great job, donna. i was not sure about this one but after seeing how nice yours came out and how quickly you finished i am definitely going to jump in on this one. i think this is a great christmas gift. with or without the sleeves.

[GarnetMoon]

Ohhhh heck yah! Much like everyone else here with a gazillion items in progress... I too shall add this in! COUNT ME IN!

I will most likely be doing mine in BLACK. :o)

[daisycrochet]

:) I love that pattern. It's definately going to go to my "to make" file, lol. Very pretty.

[funkyreporter]

OOOOH, I wanna make that!!! What the heck, if I can have 12 WIPs then I can have 13 WIPs... it's been a loooooonnnnggggg time since I've actually finished anything. Oh, well.

I'll be yarn shopping later this week! ya-hoo!:cheer

[JesseCat]

Me too, looks like a fun sweater....I need to make a visit to JoAnn's tomorrow and hope they have Simply Soft....I want to have a brown cardi as I have some skirts to match or purple will be ok with brown too.....:cheer I wonder if someone can write up all the corrections on one thread....Maybe Caron will do that for us....

[Bianka Kukan]

Well I just got finished with the body part..but it's 4 am...so maybe I should go to bed and start fresh in the morning (or afternoon :-P).

[gingerchai]

ooh, i love that sweater, i shouldn't even be thinking about starting another project these days, but its soooo tempting. :lol

[daisycrochet]

I'm going to go for it and CAL with you all for this jacket. I have spruce colored yarn that I had just begun another shrug with but I'm willing to pull out what little is started to start this jacket, lol. I wonder what it will look like on me? And if it will fit right, lol.

[Karen C.]

Does anyone know where I can find 7/8" carbone rings? :think I've seen every size but that! If you'd like to send me a couple of them that would be great, too :) Will refund cost of item and postage. Please pm if you know a source and/or willing to send.

[donnalynn2]

Does anyone know where I can find 7/8" carbone rings? :think I've seen every size but that! If you'd like to send me a couple of them that would be great, too :) Will refund cost of item and postage. Please pm if you know a source and/or willing to send.


I was looking for those for a previous project and never could find them so I just made my own button with the yarn...

[Karen C.]

Donnalynn,

How did you make the buttons? I might go find some that are already made.

[donnalynn2]

Donnalynn,

How did you make the buttons? I might go find some that are already made.

I just did CH 2, 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook, join. CH 1, 2 sc around, join. CH 1, sc in first 2 sc's, sc dec, repeat around. Repeat last round, weave through stitches and pull tight. Easy peasie button!

[craftybutterfly]

Well I just got finished with the body part..but it's 4 am...so maybe I should go to bed and start fresh in the morning (or afternoon :-P).
What???? You guys are speed crocheters obviously...LOL.. I have to work everyday, so I know it will be atleast the weekend before I can finish.

[mardar]

Even though I have a ton of projects I'll join you all on this one. I think I'm going to make it in black, I already have the yarn.

[Stitchinpick]

Thanks Karen for the correction info. I have added it to my pattern.

[luv2stitch]

I love the way the jacket looks. It's great to know that it's a fast project. Thanks for posting the back view, it would be nice if all of the patterns in the magazines showed all sides of the garments. It leaves too much guess work for us.

[Karen C.]

Thanks Karen for the correction info. I have added it to my pattern.
You are welcome! The pattern is written correctly, but I was just pointing out that you have to pay attention to what's being asked of you because there's some variations on how to begin and end each row.

[craftybutterfly]

Ya'll, I've been crocheting for darn near 28 years, and this has to be one of the worst written patterns I've ever tried to follow. I am now frogging row 6 for the THIRD time. Caron could have done a much better job at this. Can you feel my frustration??? LOL :thair

[Momcrochets]

It's cute. The "V" is a bit deep for me though. I love the sleeves. Unfortunately, with two sweaters going (okay, one is still waiting for yarn) I don't think I can join CAL right now. But I'll watch. Maybe I can figure out a way to shorten the V...my hamsterwheel is spinning now!! Definitely worth printing.
Did anyone else notice, this looks similar to one done in the last, or second last, Annies Attic catalogue (theirs was read)? Or is it just me.

[craftybutterfly]

Ok, Donna. I give up, and I now have a splitting head ache. Can you PRETTY PLEASE write out row 6 in a manner that can be understood??? How many leaf repeats are on this row? I'm about ready to chuck it.

[pixiedust]

OK, I'm up to row 3 and so far so good -- I even figured out the base ch/sc!! I don't think I've gotten to any of the "problem" rows yet, though. I did realize I've been using my H hook this whole time, but the gauge is reading right so I'm going to stick with it a little longer. Now I just need to get off the computer and get back to work!

[Karen C.]

Ok, Donna. I give up, and I now have a splitting head ache. Can you PRETTY PLEASE write out row 6 in a manner that can be understood??? How many leaf repeats are on this row? I'm about ready to chuck it.


Row 6 is critical for getting the required stitch counts. Read carefully in the beginning of the row it says to Ch5, v stitch in first sp. There should be 3 leaf repeats. At the end of the row make sure you are putting a v stitch in tch sp, ch 2, then dc in 3rd ch of tch. I think this row is the most confusing, but if you look it over and do it right in the beginning and end then it should turn out right.

[craftybutterfly]

Alert the media, I figured it out. It took 5 froggings, reading the pattern about 20 times, and two extra strength tylenol's, but I got it. 3 leaf repeats. WHEW!!!!!!

[donnalynn2]

Sorry Craftybutterfly but I just got onto my computer tonite. Hubby and I were watching Mythbusters! LOL If I'm not mistaken, row 6 gave me troubles too. Basically you do a leaf, then a v then a leaf then a v then a leaf and v's around... I'll have to double check, but I think that's what it was.

Someone earlier mentioned this pattern had no errors. Not correct! We have spotted several errors like the blaring one at the beginning telling you to use the wrong sized hook! LOL I also know that in one row it doesn't tell you the right sequence and leaves one V stitch out. Caron definately did not check this for errors before sending it out to the public!

[Momcrochets]

So anyway, I downloaded the pattern, saved it to word, and then caught up on all the current corrections. I do believe I have two pages of corrections below the pattern. Now that all's said and done, maybe I can make sense of it when I get started :D

[Fidgement]

I have my yarn and I'm getting started! Wish me luck!:eek

[Fidgement]

See, questions already???
Their base chain/sc, are you supposed to do the page one thing where you use a slip knot and then work a sc?:think

[Fidgement]

Okay, I just finished row 2! :cheer

[craftybutterfly]

Ok, I'm stopping for the night at row 11. Row 6 was more than a challenge! LOL. But I think I got it licked now. If I every make this again, I'll re-write the pattern first. This is not for the faint at heart, simply because of the way it's written. Looking at it now, this really could be an easy pattern, had it been written a bit more clearly and without all the mistakes. I agree Donna, seems like Caron got in too much of a hurry to get it out there and didn't bother to check it for errors and clean up the writting style first. :hook But that happens sometimes with these patterns. Like the lacy leaf cocoon sweater in the last Interweave. It has two pages of corrections on the web site. Eh, such is life. ;)

[Bianka Kukan]

This neck ruffle is driving me CRAZY! I've been working on it all day it seems and I haven't gotten ANYWHERE! I'm not even sure i'm going to like all this ruffle up around my neck. Meh, if I don't like it i'll pawn it off on someone.

[GarnetMoon]

This neck ruffle is driving me CRAZY! I've been working on it all day it seems and I haven't gotten ANYWHERE! I'm not even sure i'm going to like all this ruffle up around my neck. Meh, if I don't like it i'll pawn it off on someone.

If you don't like it, just save it for when you need to give a gifty to someone!:yes

[GarnetMoon]

Ok, I'm stopping for the night at row 11. Row 6 was more than a challenge! LOL. But I think I got it licked now. If I every make this again, I'll re-write the pattern first. This is not for the faint at heart, simply because of the way it's written. Looking at it now, this really could be an easy pattern, had it been written a bit more clearly and without all the mistakes. I agree Donna, seems like Caron got in too much of a hurry to get it out there and didn't bother to check it for errors and clean up the writting style first. :hook But that happens sometimes with these patterns. Like the lacy leaf cocoon sweater in the last Interweave. It has two pages of corrections on the web site. Eh, such is life. ;)

Melissa, I know what you mean. Sadly, one would like to THINK that these companies would have the pattern tested before it is published!:angry

[Bianka Kukan]

Well I started the sleeves. I don't see anything wrong with what is written, but that first row is a little confusing just because of the way my armhole looked and I don't really like the hdc thing but it's on the inside of the arm so it won't be seen. For everyone in warm areas, it actually looks cute if you just make like 8 or 10 rows of the sleeve and leave the ruffle off. I would leave mine like that if it didn't get so cold around here. I need all the sleeve I can get.

[craftybutterfly]

Bad news, my 17 year old has a concussion from playing full contact football at the church sunday without any protection. ARGH!!! So i'll be at home after lunch today, and i'm gonna try and at least get this to the sleeves. Hopefully I wont run into any more probs. Yea, he's ok, CAT scan said no bleeding (thank God!), but he's on complete bedrest, and dr. said no t.v., no music, no computer, no reading. And I have to be there to insure he follows dr.s orders, 'cause otherwise he'll cheat. ;)

[darski]

every cloud has a silver lining eh?

I will be prayng for your son. These things can be scary.

[Bianka Kukan]

Wow, I hope he'll be ok. :eek I'm sure keeping watch over him will let you get a good bit done. I just finished my first sleeve and I love it. As much as I hate too though, I'm thinking of putting more rows on the bottom. I just looked at a beautiful blue shrug jacket thing in the clothing show and tell and I love the off the shoulder collar look. I think it's worth a shot. After all, I will probably have a whole skein of yarn left after i finish my other sleeve.

[donnalynn2]

Bad news, my 17 year old has a concussion from playing full contact football at the church sunday without any protection. ARGH!!! So i'll be at home after lunch today, and i'm gonna try and at least get this to the sleeves. Hopefully I wont run into any more probs. Yea, he's ok, CAT scan said no bleeding (thank God!), but he's on complete bedrest, and dr. said no t.v., no music, no computer, no reading. And I have to be there to insure he follows dr.s orders, 'cause otherwise he'll cheat. ;)

Will be praying for you. Let us know how he's doing! :hug

[daisycrochet]

I've started this soft sage circle jacket...I'm on Row 11 and I'll be darned ...I'm stuck. I don't know if I'm missing something or overdoing something? I end up being hard on myself when I end up in this position thinking I should be able to handle this, but somethings getting in the way. Sooo when I'm in a better mood, lol, I'll look back at it and hopefully I'll find my mistake. Is there anyone this far on the pattern?

[donnalynn2]

I've started this soft sage circle jacket...I'm on Row 11 and I'll be darned ...I'm stuck. I don't know if I'm missing something or overdoing something? I end up being hard on myself when I end up in this position thinking I should be able to handle this, but somethings getting in the way. Sooo when I'm in a better mood, lol, I'll look back at it and hopefully I'll find my mistake. Is there anyone this far on the pattern?

What exactly is the problem? I'm sure I can help you through it!

[pixiedust]

Thanks to all of the help here, I've managed to get past the dreaded Row 6 without having to frog!! I've completed 8 rows so far, and I'm starting to "see" what's going on with the leaf pattern.

I need to spend tonight finishing up my last teddy bear for Teddies for Tragedies, then it will be full speed ahead on this jacket!! I'm still trying to decide if I want the sleeves or not, since Donna's looks so cute as a vest!:D

[Mom w/a Motif]

Oh! I saw this in the Interweave Crochet! magazine, and really wanted to buy it. I really want to make this but will have to get some Simply Soft first..

:sigh I need to grow four more arms to crochet everything I want (and a money tree wouldn't be bad, either...) :P

Tina

[Fidgement]

I'm still plugging away - on row 3. So far so good!:clap

[Fidgement]

Okay, I'm my own cheering section! I made it through row 6 - no problems thanks to the heads up!!! Happy days are here...:yay :yay :clap

[Bianka Kukan]

Good job on the no-conflict row 6. I screwed it up and realized it at row 11, so I just kinda winged it for that row so it was even. I knew if i ripped it out i would have ended up ripping the whole thing out and throwing it away. I just heard the news and it's supposed to be rather chilly tomorrow, perfect day to wear my sweater. Only half of one sleeve left. I might just make it!

[daisycrochet]

Sorry Craftybutterfly but I just got onto my computer tonite. Hubby and I were watching Mythbusters! LOL If I'm not mistaken, row 6 gave me troubles too. Basically you do a leaf, then a v then a leaf then a v then a leaf and v's around... I'll have to double check, but I think that's what it was.

Someone earlier mentioned this pattern had no errors. Not correct! We have spotted several errors like the blaring one at the beginning telling you to use the wrong sized hook! LOL I also know that in one row it doesn't tell you the right sequence and leaves one V stitch out. Caron definately did not check this for errors before sending it out to the public!

Oh boy I hope this doesn't mean I not only have row 11 messed up but row 6 too. I don't remember anything that had a leaf, then a V then a leaf then a V then a leaf then V's around...I'm going to check over mine in the morning and see if I can see what i may have messed up. This pattern is going to have my nerves shot lol. But some how i'll make this bugger work for me, lol.

[daisycrochet]

Welcome aboard everyone!

Trish, the color really sounds lovely! Can't wait to see how everyone's turns out!

I found another error!

Row #10 says to repeat Row #7, however, if you do this, your count will be off on Row #11. Instead you should repeat Row #9 instead of #7. This makes the counts on Row #11 line up correctly.
:( UUUgh...you know what...this could have been my problem I was having with row 11. Soooo once again for the third time, I'll be doing the dreadful "frogging"...oh god that hurts :ohdear :faint. I'm hoping that this is the only area sofar that needs fixed.

[daisycrochet]

Does anyone know where I can find 7/8" carbone rings? :think I've seen every size but that! If you'd like to send me a couple of them that would be great, too :) Will refund cost of item and postage. Please pm if you know a source and/or willing to send.

You know for the buttons for this I was thinking of making my own with polymer clay. Think this would be a good idea or bad? I've never crocheted a button before.

[Bianka Kukan]

FINISHMENT!!! I just got done, thank goodness. Does that make me the second or is someone else finished and I just missed the post? I may come back and put a few more rows on the neck ruffle, but i just can't deal with that right now. Might have to wait till this weekend for pics though, cause I have no batteries for my digi cam and I won't see anyone that does till Saturday.

I just bought a button. It's like a fake family crest with a lion and a unicorn on either side of the crest thing and below it, it says HONOR. But...I think I'm going to end up using a big rhinestone butterfly pin as a closure and not put a button on at all. That way I can mix and match pins to go with the shirt I wear under the sweater. I'll just save the "honor" button for another project.

[eurolyons]

Hi, I'm entering this CAL. I was working on another pattern that I'm just not happy with, so I'm using that yarn to make this...Actually I'm doing this in #3 DMC Cotton and an F hook...so I have to make adjustments to size anyway...and I'm about to start row 11, so I'm glad to see the correction...

The color will be pink...I love this design, very pretty and feminine...

And kudos to those that have finished so far...

[donnalynn2]

Welcome aboard everyone!!!

Ok, on row #11, look at my pictures of this. The one that shows the back of it should really help show how it should look!

[wildthing1058]

oh I am going to have to do this one I love it so I hope I can hop on board

[craftybutterfly]

Ok, I'm ready to put on the sleeves. Last night i was laying in bed and going over the pattern in my head, and I've become friends with this pattern again. In retrospect, it really is an easy pattern, with the exception of row 6 (which should only have THREE leaf repeats, cant tell you how long it took me to figure that out). I will definatly be making another one. One other change I had to do is when putting it together and making the chains for the underarm. The pattern said chain 5, but I chained 7, because chain 5 was just too snug. Also, Donna your pictures helped out alot with helping me figure out where to put the second repeats (row 11 I think?), so I really appreciate your posting those. Now, lets hope it fits when i'm done :)

[donnalynn2]

Ok, I'm ready to put on the sleeves. Last night i was laying in bed and going over the pattern in my head, and I've become friends with this pattern again. In retrospect, it really is an easy pattern, with the exception of row 6 (which should only have THREE leaf repeats, cant tell you how long it took me to figure that out). I will definatly be making another one. One other change I had to do is when putting it together and making the chains for the underarm. The pattern said chain 5, but I chained 7, because chain 5 was just too snug. Also, Donna your pictures helped out alot with helping me figure out where to put the second repeats (row 11 I think?), so I really appreciate your posting those. Now, lets hope it fits when i'm done :)

Welcome aboard Deborah! Jump in any time!

Crafty ~ I cannot wait to see your completed jacket!!! Glad I was of some help!

[MomToLabs]

Count me in! I went to Michael's yesterday and stared at the selection of Simply Soft until I finally just decided on the Soft Raspberry. It takes me FOREVER to decide what color to make anything.:scrachin

I'll be sitting on airplanes and in airports for several hours tomorrow, so I should be able to get a good start on this. And, since I'll be visiting my mother for a few days, where the pace is not terribly hectic:yawn I should have time to work on it while I'm there, too.

Wish me luck on my very first CAL!

Susan

[Fidgement]

Momtolabs, best of luck to you!! That soft rasberry is a nice color. I'm doing country blue.:yay

I thought I was doing great until I hit row 9 and missed the V, ch 2, V in the corners :oops . Luckily I only had to frog :eek about half the row to correct the error:sigh.

Word of caution, read the posts here with tips and read the pattern slowly and carefully!

Have fun MTL for short!:hook

[funkyreporter]

Got my yarn today:clap Couldn't decide so I got Plum Wine and Black (enough of both colors) and brought them home to get hubby's opinion... he liked the Plum Wine!!!! Says I already have enough black stuff :think - but, is it possible to have too much yarn??? I think not! I'm sure I'll think of something to do with it!

[craftybutterfly]

Had church last night, so didn't get to finish. I tried it on, and its a bit snug. Donna, how did you get yours to be bigger, did you just go up a hook size?


melissa

[Gretchen]

OK, I'm new here (but loving it!), and I'm moving this weekend, but I love this pattern and think I'm going to jump in and join you all! Of course there are a gazillion other things I'm working on right now too...as usual...but I need this sweater in my wardrobe!!
Those of you who have finished or come close - what do you think of the sizing? I read one person say it was a bit snug (always my problem too) - wondering if I should start with a larger hook or not. Thanks!!!

Gretchen:cheer

[Karen C.]

I'm on row 23, but I think I'm going to add a couple more rows before I do,it seems a little short on me! I hope everyone is enjoying the CAL eventhough there are problems with the pattern. I'm taking good notes on my printed copy in case I want to make another one.

[daisycrochet]

:(I have to admit that this pattern is really testing my nerves, lol. I finally got all 6 rows worth of frogging all crocheted up once again and of course (because my luck is just so wonderful) I ended up getting stuck again. I was about to say the heck with it all. BUT I stopped myself, calmed down and looked up the picture that Donna had shared with us. Apparently from the look of the picture compaired to my work there was a V skipped in row 12. Well that's how I'm accepting it as. I don't think I have the strength to wing this on my own...hubby and I are both in moods right now...not good, lol. So once I'm feeling a bit better I'm going to go back to working on it.
This day has not been good to me...all stressed and depressed, so I'll let you all go and not bore anyone. I'm going to try to make myself feel alittle better.

[donnalynn2]

Had church last night, so didn't get to finish. I tried it on, and its a bit snug. Donna, how did you get yours to be bigger, did you just go up a hook size?


melissa

Ok, I used a J hook and I also added one more row on the Row #2 for increasing the stitches a bit. I also tend to crochet loosely so for a regular person I'd say use a K hook! :devil

[Fidgement]

Hi all,

I thought I was cruising here but I hit row 11 and I'm confused. I am making the large size, and it says ch 5, V in first ch-sp, V in next 7(I have a total of 7 till I hit the corner V), V in next corner V, base ch/sc 5 for underarm, sk sts of armhole, V in next corner V!

Help!

Do I do my first V in the corner V, do the base chain thing, then the second V in the same corner V of the first, leaving the ch/sc stitches free? :think :think :think :think :think

[claymate4032]

Hi all,

I started the jacket way back on page 1 of this thread. I used caron one pounder (cape cod blue) for the large sized jacket instead of simply soft, since that's what I had on hand, with a j-hook. I'm on row 4 of the body ruffle.
I already finished the sleeves, although I have to admit I didn't need 4-5 rows, short arms. I also did a couple of decreases in the width of the arm.
Thank you Donna for the corrections and photos, they are a big help.

Elaine

[Fidgement]

Well, I think:think my problem is that I followed the directions:bang and repeated row 7 for row 10:thair, and I should have done row 9, so I'll be frogging away:sigh and redoing row 10:faint.

Hopefully, someone will tell me about the other questions:huh, I hope....:yes
Help :help

[teecee]

Well, I was all excited about this jacket, got to row 11, and that was it, I have frogged this thing 4 times, and then come to find out Crochetville was doing a CAL for this. This pattern has tested my nerves to the end. I've read all that was posted here, and it looks like another frogging coming up. By the time I make it it will look well worn if I keep frogging my yarn. Well guess I'll start a fresh skein and pray!!

Terri

[Fidgement]

Terri,

Your not alone. I redid row 10, had questions on 11, then a light bulb moment came! I think I'm supposed to attach the corners so it looks like the beginning of a sweater. I'll let you know what I find out!

Cheers:D

[claymate4032]

I'm finally done. :cheer All I need now is to get buttons or a pin.

Elaine

[donnalynn2]

Ok, Row #11 if I remember correctly is where you make the armholes. The instructions are confusing. You do end up going to the stitch suggested, but what you are doing is skipping all the stitches in between so that when you attach it, you've got a hole for your arm. Does this make sense?

[Karen C.]

I found this (http://ritamiller.com/soft-sage-errata.html)on another forum...Perhaps it can be helpful to some. This isn't an official correction sheet, just someone making the jacket and writting down the errors.

[chocchip]

Okay... that's it. You guys are soo much further than me. I give up on frogging my other sweater to make this one. I did such a good job at weaving in the ends that I can't even get the seams apart to frog it!:angry

Soooo..... its off to Walmart I go to get some fresh yarn!:hook

[princsstrish]

I got my yarn the other day but I'm soooo intimidated by all the errors.

[princsstrish]

funkyreporter, I'm doing Plum Wine too!!!!!!!

[Karen C.]

I have posted some still work in progress photos on my blog of this jacket. I still need to put the picots around the ruffle, the sleeves then the finishing.

[pixiedust]

I got my yarn the other day but I'm soooo intimidated by all the errors.

To be honest, the sweater isn't hard at all to make and the errors are minimal. Just follow the pattern VERY carefully, watch out for Row 6 (read previous posts about how to do it), watch out for Row 11 (again, check posts about it), and count your stitches at the end of each row to make sure they match up so you don't have to frog it later on down the road. I'm not having a problem with the difficulty of the pattern (thanks to the pointers on this thread), I just need more crochet time!! Today I was at Pee-Wee football games from 9:30 AM till 3:30 PM (daughter cheers for one team, sone plays on another). Since it's a sweltering 89 degrees out today, it wasn't exactly one of those days when I could crochet in the stands while I watched!:P

[Momcrochets]

I'm so excited to get started! (yarn budget slim, maybe this coming week?) By the time I do, you all are going to be posting your pictures!! ah well. c'est la vie!

[susandoty48]

Hi Everyone....Is it too late to join this Cal?

[Fidgement]

Well, I survived and got through it all! Joy - I'm on row 19, but attended a quilt show today, so I don't know if I'll go any further tonight. I also caught the missing V between the leafs :yay much to my surprise!
Cheers all!

[crochetluvknot]

Donnalynn the jacket looks wonderful you did a great job i have yet to try the pattern but have been reading the posts keep up the good work ladies

[marnie413]

Donnalynn when you added the extra row # 2 did you do that before 2a and 2b or after and did you do an extra 2a and 2b

[Twinnish]

I've got my eye on this CAL, if I ever get my 200 Blocks 'ghan finished.

Everyone who's having problems with the pattern should send an email to Caron at this address: public_relations@caron.com. Describe the problems you are having and ask if there is official errata. I emailed a publisher recently about a pattern and received an email from the author of the pattern! So, it can't hurt to ask for help. They like to know people are interested in the patterns they provide, not to mention it helps promote their product.

[OnceUponAHook]

Hello Everyone!:waving

I have secretly joined this CAL last week. :heehee

I am doing mine in Caron SS in Chocolate (Brown).

Probably would have been done if I didn't have to keep frogging a row because of the pattern mistakes and mine.:rolleyes

I am planning on adding a row (or two) to the fringe as I want a little more than what the pattern calls for when I try it on. So tired of frogging this thing.:2frog

[craftybutterfly]

Ok, found another error. When you start the ruffle edge, it says for Row 4-6, repeat row 3...but there is no row 3, so we have to assume it means repeat row 2. So watch that. As for errors being minimal, I found atleast 3. I get up tight easy, that being said, to me even one error is too many, and I still say it could have been written better. Alas!! I'm nearly done. All in all, I agree, it is an easy pattern. I was out of town this weekend, so i didnt get it finished, but i hope to put the sleeves on tonight. Lets see some pics you guys!!! I'm eager to see they're all turning out.

[donnalynn2]

Ok, I believe I added an extra Row #2A (the first increase row). That, along with the larger hook gave me the size difference that I needed.

I agree, Crafty, that this really is an easy design and pattern, it's just written very poorly. It's kinda like the seraphina shawl in that respect. Once you figure out what the designer meant it goes really fast!

P.S. It's never too late to join in! You can join at any time!

[melsee]

Hey, y'all. I just joined crochetville today...specifically because I wanted to try this pattern...but I freaked out when I read the directions. I surely do think your experience will help me! I can't start this project for myself for a while...gotta get Christmas gifts done first. Will it be too late to join up after Christmas? Will I still be able to read your posts then? Thanks!

[Karen C.]

Ok, found another error. When you start the ruffle edge, it says for Row 4-6, repeat row 3...but there is no row 3, so we have to assume it means repeat row 2. So watch that. As for errors being minimal, I found atleast 3. I get up tight easy, that being said, to me even one error is too many, and I still say it could have been written better. Alas!! I'm nearly done. All in all, I agree, it is an easy pattern. I was out of town this weekend, so i didnt get it finished, but i hope to put the sleeves on tonight. Lets see some pics you guys!!! I'm eager to see they're all turning out.

There is a round 3. For some reason it didn't print in bold like all the other rounds. I was puzzled when I got to that point also then just started looking over it and it's there. It begins with ch 5, cl in next ch-2, etc.

[fuzzy ferret]

Okay, I'm on the collar edging thingy and I have to say, I'm really hating this pattern right now. I'm tempted to leave off the ruffled edges stuff and just put on the sleeves and leave it at that. I just sorta winged it in the pattern when things didn't add up like they should and Right now I'm not in the mood to try and figure this thing out. What do you all think? Do you think it would look okay without the ruffled collar edging stuff and just with the sleeves? I hate to rip (or throw it out, because thats what kinda mood i'm in right now) this thing away after all the hard work and the material that I bought and put into this thing. I loved how Donna's turned out without the sleeves or ruffled collar or anything. But I'd atleast like to have the sleeves on mine because it does get cold down here and this would be the first long-sleeved garment that i've ever made.

Suggestions?

Krystal

[Karen C.]

Ok, I'm so done! I'm weaving in the ends and plan on blocking it tonight. When it's done, I will have hubby take pictures with me wearing it. It has been a challenge:lol

[Bianka Kukan]

I finally got rechargable batteries for my cam so I should be able to get some pics of my finished work by tomorrow or the next day. Yay!

[daisycrochet]

:lolOk you guys..........you can slow down anyday now, lol. Some of us are still calming ourselves down from nerves being shot from figuring out the flub ups to this pattern, lol. I'm on the "Ruffle Trim" part yet, lol. I'll probably be low-weenie when it come to showing off the finished project, lol.

[Fidgement]

Mandilyn,

I'm just about to finish row 23 so don't fret - I'll be last for sure!:hug

[craftybutterfly]

Okay, I'm on the collar edging thingy and I have to say, I'm really hating this pattern right now. I'm tempted to leave off the ruffled edges stuff and just put on the sleeves and leave it at that. I just sorta winged it in the pattern when things didn't add up like they should and Right now I'm not in the mood to try and figure this thing out. What do you all think? Do you think it would look okay without the ruffled collar edging stuff and just with the sleeves? I hate to rip (or throw it out, because thats what kinda mood i'm in right now) this thing away after all the hard work and the material that I bought and put into this thing. I loved how Donna's turned out without the sleeves or ruffled collar or anything. But I'd atleast like to have the sleeves on mine because it does get cold down here and this would be the first long-sleeved garment that i've ever made.

Suggestions?

Krystal

I SOOOO know what you mean. I ended up winging it myself on the ruffle, and mine is a bit different than the pattern because of this. I personally think it would look really cute either way. I had said early that I would make this again, but in reality, probably not. Not anytime soon anyway. I have to start work on the Amish Beauty afghan for my prayer partner at church right away if it's to be done in time for Christmas. Put the sleeves on, then see how you like it. It is a really cute sweater, but the pattern gave me more than one head ache, and I have other projects to get done, so I'm moving on.

[daisycrochet]

I SOOOO know what you mean. I ended up winging it myself on the ruffle, and mine is a bit different than the pattern because of this. I personally think it would look really cute either way. I had said early that I would make this again, but in reality, probably not. Not anytime soon anyway. I have to start work on the Amish Beauty afghan for my prayer partner at church right away if it's to be done in time for Christmas. Put the sleeves on, then see how you like it. It is a really cute sweater, but the pattern gave me more than one head ache, and I have other projects to get done, so I'm moving on.
I know what you mean. I was almost in tears from being mad at the pattern, when I knew I could make this, but with all the incomplete instructions, that kinda killed the mood for me. BUT I am going to make another I think (not rushing it though) and I'm going to mark down more of what I need to know or what adjustments I have made. We'll get thru this some how, lol:hug

[Karen C.]

My finished Soft sage circle jacket is on my blog, it's a self portrait but I will get some better ones up later when the hubby gets home. I also put my notes on there as well.

[craftybutterfly]

Karen, it's spectacular!!!! Really really nice. I'm in awe. :cheer :clap :eek


Ok, I went back and looked a second time and scrolled down to your other pics. You know, this looks really nice without the sleeves too. You're inspiring me to keep going on this. Matter of fact, I want to frog what I've done on the ruffle, and start that over. Again, excelent job Karen. Thanks for posting those pics.....i'm gonna keep going now.

[donnalynn2]

WOO-HOO Karen! I love how yours turned out! It looks fantastic!!! :cheer:cheer:cheer

[Kellycat]

Karen you never cease to amaze me! Beautiful work~ I can't believe you figured that pattern out.

:yay

[pixiedust]

Karen,
Your sweater looks awesome!!! I can't wait to get mine done now. Hooray to you for getting yours finished!:clap

[daisycrochet]

Awwww it looks so pretty and yet has me wondering if mine will turn out just as pretty, lol. Oh I'm hoping so. You did a wonderful job and it looks good with and without the sleeves.

[darski]

What a great job you did Karen. I love the colour and the look is great on you.

[Karen C.]

Thanks everyone for your lovely compliments! It's great to be able to show ones work and have it appreciated:)

[fuzzy ferret]

Karen yours turned out fantastic!! You did an excellent job and I love the color!!


Krystal

[Fidgement]

:cheer Bravo Karen! Beautiful!!!:yay :clap :clap

[princsstrish]

I'm on Row 14 right now and it's coming along swimmingly! I tried it on and fits GREAT through the underarm. I'm so pleased!!!!! I really didn't have any problem with the pattern except for a missing ch2 in one row and of course the missing V-st in row 12. As long as you read closely, you will get it. YAYAY :)

[Happy_Hooker]

I guess I've joined in on this, considering I started last night!!! :) This is very bad as the last thing I need is another project... and the yarn budget is nonexistent these days... BUT... this is a very cost effective project I must say... Even if i needed to use 6 balls of yarn, Twelve or Thirteen dollars for this is not bad at all... You would not be able to buy someting like this in the store for that much...

I am making it with the Simply Soft Brites Berry Blue. I am done with row 7 now... I only had to frog row 6 once... Honestly, this is not a hard pattern at all... I wouldn't call row 6 an error... it is just very... oversimplified... They want you to make three leaf repeats... that is the jist of it... But with all of the "repeat from **" and "repeat from []" in that row, you forget how many V's you were supposed to do between the leaves!!! :)

I actually have a purse to finish before this weekend for a 'contest' at a nearby LYS... So I don't know if I will be able to work on this much more before Saturday night... The contest is pretty open as far as what you can submit... Felting yarn, nonfelting yarn, purse, backpack tote... the sky's the limit... What I was REALLY surprised about is the submissions don't even have to be made with yarn from the shop!!! The winner gets a $100 gift card to the shop!!! Wish me luck... I am actually making one of those "sak" inspired bags... It is coming out GREAT sofar... I am winging it as I go along...

[Fidgement]

Please forgive this question if someone else has posted, but I'm on round 2 of the ruffle trim. It says to V in next V, make leaf in next V, 41 times. Ok, I'm at the part of the collar that is all sc, so, do I do a similar pattern throught the sc?????? I think it would get pretty crowded real quick!

Any help would be greatly appreciated!:think :think

[Fidgement]

Nevermind....I'm reading this pattern way too much!:blush

[Karen C.]

Please forgive this question if someone else has posted, but I'm on round 2 of the ruffle trim. It says to V in next V, make leaf in next V, 41 times. Ok, I'm at the part of the collar that is all sc, so, do I do a similar pattern throught the sc?????? I think it would get pretty crowded real quick!

Any help would be greatly appreciated!:think :think

Yes, that's what you do!

[Momcrochets]

Mandilyn,

I'm just about to finish row 23 so don't fret - I'll be last for sure!:hug
I don't even have my yarn yet (gasp!) so I'll be last. So far last, that I don't think I even count!:think I AM going to do this one though. It's a gottado, and I'm just waiting for Hobby Lobby to have a good sale or a good coupon. If they take too long, I'm going to go in anyway...though that's extremely bad for my yarn "budget" (basically zero right now)

[Fidgement]

Gee, yarn budget, what is that? :rofl :rofl :rofl

[Karen C.]

Has anyone else completed their jacket? I know everyone is anxious to see it!:cheer

[daisycrochet]

:) I still have to finish mine. I've been working on other things and I think I may be ready to go back to it, lol. Sorry I'm taking forever, lol.

[Fidgement]

:yarn I'm on the ruffle and trim - leaves and V's, etc.....:hook

[crochetprincess66]

I'm still working on mine, too. Too many projects going on at one time! I'm doing mine in black.

Kim :princess

[daisycrochet]

I'm still working on mine, too. Too many projects going on at one time! I'm doing mine in black.

Kim :princess

:yes I still have mine to finish up too. It's alittle hard for me to stick with time consuming projects, lol. But I do get them done eventually, lol. There is just so much out there to make. I have my WIP's then I have my little requests from my kids, lol. They have really liked what I've been making, which is animals lately. Like they really need ANOTHER stuffed animal, lol. I think it's my turn to start collecting stuffed animals, lol.

[Gretchen]

OK,I'm actually going to START mine right now! Too many other things going on, plus I've been unpacking all week (moved last weekend) but I NEED to crochet to unwind, even if it's just a little every day. Well, the other project I've been focused on has me frustrated, so what a better thing to do than start a new one?!:hook I'm doing mine in Dk Country Blue and hoping cat hair won't show up TOO badly. Wish me luck!

[jenksie]

I sort of joined in this CAL, but I don't think I have posted to this thread yet. I started my jacket earlier this week. I am currently on the ruffle trim and got as far as the first few V's in the corner and got confused so I ended for the night (I was very tired and didn't feel like frustrating myself) How many V's are in the corners?

I really want to try to have it done for my cousins wedding on the 14th. I am using the Plum wine, like a few of you. I was going to do black, but I have so many black sweaters, I figured a little color would do me good. But some said they are using the brown.....and that makes me want to make another!

[kniteangel]

i started mine and frogged so many times because of the errors.I have finally got past them all and am working on the sleeves.yay.
I'm doing mine in a forest green.

[OnceUponAHook]

I have mine finished except for blocking and the button/tie. I am trying to find something I like for that. I've had mine done for a week, but couldn't finish it off due to getting dh off on a trip and getting my dd ready for outdoor school for next week. You would think they are helpless or something??? Hopefully, I will get it blocked by this weekend and decide on a tie/button and get pics posted.

[Karen C.]

Can't wait to see it Bonnie :)

[princsstrish]

I am working on the last round of the ruffle trim. Then I will do the sleeves. So far so good! I think it's real pretty in the Plum Wine.

I went ahead and used a J hook but think I could have gotten away with an I hook. I crochet tightly but this may be a tiny bit too big for me. It's so cute though and the problems. Well, honestly there are only 1 or 2. No frogging here :)

[Gretchen]

Just finished row 9 with no major problems yet! Looking good!
Boy do I love it when the boss is out of town...:D

[Fidgement]

Question for all experienced crocheters!!!

I've been crocheting since I was a child, but when you block something, does the item maintain its shape after washing????

Or, is it necessary to block it each time its washed????

I hate to admit this, but I have never blocked anything I've ever made:blush :blush :blush :blush

[Fidgement]

Bonnie, Your blog is great and I love that butterfly shawl! Is the pattern here on C'ville?

[jstwannacrochet]

I just started this tonight and am row 12 already. Seems pretty easy once you get past row 6, which I didn't have any problems. Mine is in the Blue Mint and I do LOVE this color.

[Gretchen]

Wow - I'm not sure I've seen the blue mint color, that sounds fabulous. Can't wait to see pics when you're done!

I finished the first part last night and am starting the ruffled edge today. This really does go fast, although row 11 gave me a couple fits, and row counts were off a couple times, but I made up for it. I tried it on last night and I can't believe how well it fits (nothing EVER fits me right!).

[Karen C.]

I now have the finished side and back view of my jacket up on my blog if you'd like to take a look see.:)

[Gretchen]

Very pretty! Thanks for sharing the pics!
You mention that the sweater is shorter than pattern specs - how did you modify yours to fall a bit longer? Did you add more rows to the body, or to the ruffle?

[Karen C.]

Very pretty! Thanks for sharing the pics!
You mention that the sweater is shorter than pattern specs - how did you modify yours to fall a bit longer? Did you add more rows to the body, or to the ruffle?

I only added to the sleeves, increasing the rows of the ruffle trim.

[OnceUponAHook]

Bonnie, Your blog is great and I love that butterfly shawl! Is the pattern here on C'ville?

Thanks for looking at my blog - I am behind in posting FO. The Butterfly Shawl is a CAL here at the ville: http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=29844

The pattern is from the Knit.1 magazine, Summer 2006, Art Issue. It was fun to do and the designer of the shawl joined in. This CAL is still in progress.

I had hoped to get a lot done this weekend, but dh showed back up as his transmission had problems when he left for his trip:eek :( and he's back - so I am hoping I can ignore him and continue doing what I planned like he's still not here.:rofl (Falls under - yeah right).

[fuzzy ferret]

Here is the link to my blog showing my (almost) circle Jacket! :lol :think :eek


http://fuzzyferret.blogdrive.com/

Krystal

[nadia]

Never joined a CAL before b/c everyone is done b/f I can come up with the $$ for yarn but here I am this time but...but...but....Help me?:( LOL

I've never made a wearable before but this sweater I thought would look stunning on my daughter so I thought, what the heck! I can make doilies and afghans I can do this if I take my time and just follow the steps, right? I called my daughter in NY and had her look at it and pick out the color she wanted, ordered the yarn (finally!) which came in yesterday.....how Wrong! I was in thinking I could do this.:cry

Everything was going great (or so I thought) until I started on row 12 and now I'm :thair I don't understand what I'm suppose to do when I get to the area in red. "Row 12: Ch 5, V in first ch-sp, *V in next 6 (7, 8) V to underarm, sk next 2 sc, V in next sc, sk next 2 sc*, V in next 6 (7, 8) V, make Leaf by [ch 3, CL, ch 2, dc, ch 2, CL, ch 3] in next V, V in next V, make Leaf in next leaf, V in next V, make Leaf in next V; repeat between * *, V in next 6 (7, 8) V, end with V in tch sp, ch 2, dc in 3rd ch of tch, turn."

When I get next to the bc/sc (I ch'd 5 then sc'd 5 b/c I have NO clue how to do a bc/sc) am I suppose to do a V in the bc/sc thing that's sticking out or did I do it wrong on row 11? I have 9 V's (sz L) if I V all the way to the bc/sc not counting the Ch 5, V in first ch-sp. On row 11 all my counts were perfect except I thought, and couldn't figure out why, or if it was right that I had 4 bc/sc that just seem to stick out there for the sleeves.:think

Can someone please, if you understand what I'm saying try to explain what to do in layman's terms? Please? Pretty Please? :rose

[craftybutterfly]

Question for all experienced crocheters!!!

I've been crocheting since I was a child, but when you block something, does the item maintain its shape after washing????

Or, is it necessary to block it each time its washed????

I hate to admit this, but I have never blocked anything I've ever made:blush :blush :blush :blush

Don't feel bad :) I never block anything either. I think there are some things that really require it for the project to have the correct shape, but otherwise I think it's just a personal preference.

I'm still working mine. I put it down last weekend to take up another project, but I'll get back to this and finish it this week sometime.

[cristin~FL]

I've been stalking here since I saw Donna's finished piece -- Great job Donna!
But I just can't justify making somethng for myself when I've got all of these Christmas gifts lurking over my head. I printed the pattern and I'll keep Karen's tips on mind if I ever do decide to start it - but for now I'm just peeking in to see everyone's beautiful work.

[Gretchen]

Wow - I'm working on the sleeves now and realizing that I will definitely have to block this one. I'm a big larger on top, so the top falls short in the front. I have NEVER blocked anything - does anyone know where I can find some good blocking directions?:think

[Karen C.]

[quote=nadia;482308]Never joined a CAL before b/c everyone is done b/f I can come up with the $$ for yarn but here I am this time but...but...but....Help me?:( LOL

I've never made a wearable before but this sweater I thought would look stunning on my daughter so I thought, what the heck! I can make doilies and afghans I can do this if I take my time and just follow the steps, right? I called my daughter in NY and had her look at it and pick out the color she wanted, ordered the yarn (finally!) which came in yesterday.....how Wrong! I was in thinking I could do this.:cry

Everything was going great (or so I thought) until I started on row 12 and now I'm :thair I don't understand what I'm suppose to do when I get to the area in red. "Row 12: Ch 5, V in first ch-sp, *V in next 6 (7, 8) V to underarm, sk next 2 sc, V in next sc, sk next 2 sc*, V in next 6 (7, 8) V, make Leaf by [ch 3, CL, ch 2, dc, ch 2, CL, ch 3] in next V, V in next V, make Leaf in next leaf, V in next V, make Leaf in next V; repeat between * *, V in next 6 (7, 8) V, end with V in tch sp, ch 2, dc in 3rd ch of tch, turn."

When I get next to the bc/sc (I ch'd 5 then sc'd 5 b/c I have NO clue how to do a bc/sc) am I suppose to do a V in the bc/sc thing that's sticking out or did I do it wrong on row 11? I have 9 V's (sz L) if I V all the way to the bc/sc not counting the Ch 5, V in first ch-sp. On row 11 all my counts were perfect except I thought, and couldn't figure out why, or if it was right that I had 4 bc/sc that just seem to stick out there for the sleeves.:think

Can someone please, if you understand what I'm saying try to explain what to do in layman's terms? Please? Pretty Please.

For row 12 the instructions you have in red are performed in the base chain sc loop that's formed for the armhole. I hope that makes sense?!

[Karen C.]

Nadia,

The instructions you highlighted in red are performed in the base chain sc that you made on row 11. I hope that helps. :)

[Fidgement]

Nadia,

This threw me as well. In order to make the armhole, you have to skip a bunch of stitches. This is where the stitch markers come in real handy. I had posted on here and had to reread the instructions several times to understand what had to be done.

I don't know if I'm helping here or just adding more confusion. Let me know. I can always post a picture which might help, even though I'm beyond that part.

Good luck

[MomToLabs]

Well, I got as far as the sleeves and although I like the jacket by itself, I have to say that it is NOT flattering on my (ahem) somewhat enlarged body. (I'm struggling with a thyroid problem at the moment and am embarassed at how much weight I've put on...) Anyway, I will probably finish it up and eventually wear it (once I've dropped those danged 20 pounds) but it may go onto the back burner for now. :sigh

Gotta say that I love everyone else's versions I've seen thus far :D and they look fab on you all!

Susan

[eurolyons]

Okay, I'm working on the ruffle trim for the body...on Rnd 1 what in the name of all that is holy do they mean by (part in bold I'm confused about)...[V in next sc at lower corner, sk next 0 (1, 0)?????????

Please help!!!!!

[craftybutterfly]

I finished mine up last night. and I think I like it better without the sleeves, so I'm just gonna leave it that way. Soon as I get the ends weaved in and get a pic, I'll post it.

[eurolyons]

Just to add my own opinions about this pattern. The back of mine doesn't look like it's suppose to and I'm fine with that...but I went back and read and reread the instructions, especially after I saw Donnalynn's finished product and I just don't see where that center leaf pattern came in like it is suppose to...ugh...wonderful, extremely cute jacket and these instructions suck!!!!!

[eurolyons]

Posting this again...anyone? Help please!

Okay, I'm working on the ruffle trim for the body...on Rnd 1 what in the name of all that is holy do they mean by (part in bold I'm confused about)...[V in next sc at lower corner, sk next 0 (1, 0)?????????

Please help!!!!!

[Gretchen]

Well, this part is where I had to fudge a little. The 0(1,0) thing is depending on which size jacket you are making - if you're making a small or large, you don't skip any, and if you're making a medium you skip 1.
It was difficult for me to see which stitches were which, because I had taken out my stitch markers. Since it's on the underarm side, it isn't noticeable.
Hope that helps a little!

[Gretchen]

oops! Nevermind, you're not doing the underarm sleeve thing!
The V in next st at lower corner thing - I think I just did a V in the next logical space for me. It seemed as if they were calling the area you come to "lower corner", its just a corner. It's really easy to read too much into this pattern.

[darski]

It does cause one to think how much clearer this would be if the instructions were charted and you could see what they were talking about.

Sorry, I think I might be on a kick to get all patterns charted - it is just so much easier to count and know than to hope the designer didn't miss a step. (you can't miss a step on a chart)

:soap Dang, where is my son when I need someone to hide my soapbox?

[princsstrish]

I fudged a bit on the making of the arm and joining but once I got established, I figured out where I was supposed to do the hdc and such and it looks fin. One sleeve done, one sleeve left!!! Fits pretty well so far too! I'm shocked at myself actually.

[Gretchen]

OK, well, I finished mine this afternoon. I worked on it feverishly all weekend. AND - I don't like it. It's WAY shorter than the picture (I think the girl in the picture next to the pattern is a small but is wearing a size large). Even my sleeves are short. I know I used the right size hook, the right yarn, and I don't crochet particularly tight. Has anyone tried blocking this? Or do you all think I should just frog half of it and add more rows before the ruffling?
:ohdear

[jenksie]

I just finished the body of mine. Granted I used a K hook as I am a "big boned" girls with ample chest and broad shoulders, PLUS I tend to crochet very tightly. Well, it is so baggy that it looks horrible on me. So, now I am faced with the question finish it and hopefully my mom or someone else will like it, or frog it and start all over!!!

What do you think?

[Momcrochets]

Posting this again...anyone? Help please!

Okay, I'm working on the ruffle trim for the body...on Rnd 1 what in the name of all that is holy do they mean by (part in bold I'm confused about)...[V in next sc at lower corner, sk next 0 (1, 0)?????????

Please help!!!!!

k, I'm not even started yet, but I think I can help with this one. V in the next sc at the lower corner, then skip the next zero sts = don't skip anything. (so size small and large, no skips, size med, skip 1. hope that helps:yarn

[Gretchen]

Jenksie, maybe we should trade! :D

[jstwannacrochet]

I finally finished mine, except for the button and blocking it. Pictures are in show and tell.

This was fun for my first CAL!!

[eurolyons]

Oh, okay...hmmm....that definately answers a question...thank you sooooo much MOMcrochets!!!!

[eurolyons]

It does cause one to think how much clearer this would be if the instructions were charted and you could see what they were talking about.

Sorry, I think I might be on a kick to get all patterns charted - it is just so much easier to count and know than to hope the designer didn't miss a step. (you can't miss a step on a chart)

:soap Dang, where is my son when I need someone to hide my soapbox?

You know, I don't use charts very often, ironically, I pictures of stuff to make ALL THE TIME...but after this pattern, I think I'm gonna be a total convert to charts...I am an experienced crocheter and this pattern is intermediate and I have had to stop and read and reread the instructions more times than with anything else I've ever done...and what annoys me no end is that it just seems like the author and/or Caron didn't bother to test the pattern before putting out to the masses or proofread the instructions...a special note for what 0,1 2,1 would have helped...at least would have helped me...(thanks again MOMcrochet!)

Off my soapbox now...

[mbcabbie]

I guess I am unofficially joining this one, as I started this sweater a couple of days ago - before I saw the CAL for it. I am done with body and ruffle (FINALLY!) and completely miffed by some of the instructions, so I winged alot of it. I also added 6 more rows to the body before the ruffle, adding 2 more leaves in the process for pattern continuity. It would have been way too short for my taste as written. The ruffle was tedious, to say the least, but at least that part is behind me now... LOL.

I may do this in in hot pink for my daughter as a shrug, like someone suggested several pages ago. I think it would be cute.

[eurolyons]

I guess I am unofficially joining this one, as I started this sweater a couple of days ago - before I saw the CAL for it. I am done with body and ruffle (FINALLY!) and completely miffed by some of the instructions, so I winged alot of it. I also added 6 more rows to the body before the ruffle, adding 2 more leaves in the process for pattern continuity. It would have been way too short for my taste as written. The ruffle was tedious, to say the least, but at least that part is behind me now... LOL.

I may do this in in hot pink for my daughter as a shrug, like someone suggested several pages ago. I think it would be cute.

Because I'm using DMC #3 cotton, I've had to adjust the pattern by adding more stitches and rows...and certainly more rows for the ruffles to make it look anything like the picture on the pattern. It's looking good so far...and it's in a fushia color...the ruffles are tedious, but I think they will be worth all the work in the end...

[lilbopeep]

got the yarn, pattern, needle, and copied the problem areas so i guess i'm good to go.

i hope it turns out well i would like to ask a question though

in the picture the ruffles seem longer and much fuller than in the FOs displayed

on purpose or my eyesight??

[eurolyons]

I noticed that too lilbopeep...I want the really full ruffles so I'm adding rows to the ruffles...

[momkat]

Hi folks! I am currently making this and just happened to see this thread today.

I have frogged and frogged. I haven't found ANY errors in the pattern so far.......only MY error of not reading it carefully.

I must say this pattern is one of the WORST written I have EVER come across, but if you slow down......take a breath.......read and read and re-read the read and read.......it comes together.

I finally walked away and had a bowl of ice cream......came back and just read the pattern over and over (after I got past row 13).


I promised myself this pattern is not going to get the best of me.


KUDOS!!!!!!

[Fidgement]

I thought I'd pop in just to let you know I'm still working on the ruffles! I don't think theres and end in sight to these things, but I keep at them anyway, in between everything else! I guess I also missed my window to lengthen it since others have said it turns out shorter on them.

If anyone has a suggestion for making the body longer, i'm all ears!!!:think

[eurolyons]

Hi folks! I am currently making this and just happened to see this thread today.

I have frogged and frogged. I haven't found ANY errors in the pattern so far.......only MY error of not reading it carefully.

I must say this pattern is one of the WORST written I have EVER come across, but if you slow down......take a breath.......read and read and re-read the read and read.......it comes together.

I finally walked away and had a bowl of ice cream......came back and just read the pattern over and over (after I got past row 13).


I promised myself this pattern is not going to get the best of me.


KUDOS!!!!!!

Seriously poorly written...and I have reread and reread and reread and reread...as far as errors...I guess that's debatable...but since I had to make adjustments simply for my body type, it doesn't matter in the end...however, if I have to reread the same row 10 times to get the gist of what the designer is trying to get across, that's a problem and I'm counting it as an error.

[craftybutterfly]

I have to agree (again!) how poorly written this pattern is. I've been crocheting for nearly 30 years, and i don't think I've EVER had this many problems with a pattern. As for mistakes, I thought I'd found quite a few, but on reading again (for probably the millionth time) I think you may be right, they're not necessarily mistakes, they just look that way because the pattern is written so badly. Once you get the gist of the pattern, and complete one, it turns out that it's really a simple pattern and design, but still, because of the way its written, it is definatly an intermediate project, and I wouldn't suggest it to a newbie crocheter unless they have someone close by to give them hands-on help. I've completed my first one (will get pics as soon as i can and post them), and I've started another one. I liked the pics of karen's and donna's without the sleeves, so on my second one, i'm leaving those off. Then I saw ferret's without the ruffle too, and I liked that a lot too, so i'm leaving off the ruffle on this one also, and just making it a vest. maybe Caron will pick up on this thread, and re-write the pattern for future makers of this wonderful sweater. It really is a lovely piece, and I think it should be written so anybody can make one without all the problems we've had.

[craftybutterfly]

OK, well, I finished mine this afternoon. I worked on it feverishly all weekend. AND - I don't like it. It's WAY shorter than the picture (I think the girl in the picture next to the pattern is a small but is wearing a size large). Even my sleeves are short. I know I used the right size hook, the right yarn, and I don't crochet particularly tight. Has anyone tried blocking this? Or do you all think I should just frog half of it and add more rows before the ruffling?
:ohdear


I had the same problem. I tried it on a few rows after making the arm holes, and it was just too short. I think you're right about the model being small, and wearing a large. I had to add probably 8 or 9 extra rows to the bottom to get it the right length. On the one I'm working on now, I'm about 80% off pattern, and just working it and trying it on as I go. I used the pattern to get it started, then just went on off, on my own.

[funkyreporter]

Well, lucky me having so many WIPs that I haven't actually started this one yet (beyond buying enough yarn in no less than THREE different shades) but now I'm seeing what to look for as far as problems go...

Before I joined the Village I actually never made what I would call 'complex' or advanced skill wearables because I was intimdated at the concept of shaping and size, etc... didn't think I could do it:think ... but now I feel much more confident and realize I CAN read a pattern, and some are very poorly written... some are not meant to be read at all except by the writer and their very close friends:angry . I honestly don't feel for me that any shaped pattern could be labled as beginner!

I haven't actually sat down and read this pattern yet but love the finished item so I really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences so I'll know what to watch for. I am currently working on a tunic for my daughter and I had to really read exactly what the pattern was saying without making assumptions (liking turning stitch counts as first stich - not this time!) and it's working!

[eurolyons]

I am one sleeve away from being done...I added several rows to make it look on me what it looks like on the model (in terms of where it hit her hips...) and the same with the sleeve...I added more rows to the ruffles to make them look fuller. I am using DMC #3 crochet cotton thread in pink...so far it's turning out great...but yeah, have to make adjustments...and for me, it's normal for me to make these kinds of adjustments because while I'm not Jubba the Hut, I am most definately larger than what the original pattern called for...I was very excited when I got the one sleeve done and put it on and it hit exactly where I wanted the sleeve to hit...

Had I followed the pattern exactly, it would not have fit at all...definately would have been too small...all around...

[Happy_Hooker]

Hey everyone...

When adding rows on the bottom, doesn't that change the pattern when you get to the ruffles??? If so, does anyone know if there needs to be an even or odd number added??? I would like mine just a hair longer as well.

Just curious what those who have completed this jacket have found...

[eurolyons]

I just kept adding rows before I did the ruffles...during the body of the jacket, you don't add any more stitches per se (unless you've added more than the pattern called for like I did past the large size) so for the bottom of the ruffle part, that's gonna be fine...and then when you get to the side of the ruffles (for the front, what I did was put v stitches in each of the corners (I think I did five, that looked better) then up the front until the side started to decrease I did a v stitch, sk next stitch and then a v stitch, and then from the point of decrease for the neckline, v stitch and then skip 2 stitches, and then a v stitch and so on...I hope that made sense...I played with it and frogged a time or two until I got the look I was going for with the ruffles...from that point on, I basically put the written pattern aside...I added more rows to the ruffle to make them fuller and to get the length I wanted down to my hips...I think about 3 more rows...worked for me...

[Happy_Hooker]

Thanks!
That is about what I am looking for as well... I am making the large, and I am not doing extra stitches... I actually started making it bigger, but I found it was too much... I do tend to crochet a little looser than most.

[eurolyons]