Knit Sweater for DH FINALLY completed

[Railbird]

Okay, I know this isn't crochet, but now that it is finally completed (took over a year to make), I can devote more time to crochet!!! It is from the book - "The Knitting Experience" and was my first big knitting project! I'm now in search of a crochet sweater pattern to try to make for my DH for Christmas.


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The first pic shows the close-up of the pattern. He wore it the other night and says he likes it!

Pat

[jessc031778]

That's terrific!! I've only attempted a knit sweater for my 2 yr old, and I'm totally impressed that you managed a sweater for an adult!! Congrats!!!

Jessie

[TamKing]

Very nice! You've done a great job on it and the finishing looks very nicely done, too. So what's your next project going to be?? :hook

[JoBug]

:clap :clap Great job!!!:clap :clap BUT now you gotta pick up your:hook . There are some great sweater patterns in that new BetterHomes and Garden Crochet magazine, if you can find it. Good Luck!

[Crocus58]

Love it - what yarn is it? Doesn't look as bulky as some of my knitted worsted weight sweaters have come out.

[caitlinsmom]

Thats a really nice sweater. I've only knitted a hat. Maybe I should try to get better at knitting!!

[Railbird]

Thank you for all the compliments - the yarn is Lion Brand Wool ease - it definitely isn't bulky, he can wear it under a blazer and not be uncomfortable.

As for picking up the hooks again - I never really put them down that's why it took so long to complete it! :P

I'm currently working on Frou Frou from the Happy Hooker book. I'll post when it's done. I'm also looking for a pattern to make DH another CROCHET :hooksweater (hopefully for Christmas this year).... Want something simple - plan on using Caron Simply soft (tan). Any suggestions???:think

I also crocheted him a sweater a few years ago - it's from the Leisure ARts book "Season of Love, sweaters for the family" the houndstooth pattern. It is also made with LB wool ease.

Here's a pic:

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[christinacoghill]

Wow both of your sweaters look great!

[grrlsmom]

I'm impressed! I'm a total novice knitter working on my first sweater for DGS. A real sweater, full-size! Great work!

[lindan]

I am a crocheter, but also a wanna-be knitter. You did a great job!

[angel]

Great job with the sweater! It looks very nice :)

-- Michelle

[Yammy]

Very nice and I am working on a full size knitted sweater off and on as well, I know you put alot of time and effort into it. Great job!

[Sarah]

Wonderful sweaters!:yarn

[Pyogazel]

Fubby, now when I see knitwear I think "I can crochet that!"
and when I saw your sweater it made me think of rows of half double crochet with a few rows of back post ones crocheted from side to sdie to achieve vertical striping... I suppose that means I'm obssessed :lol

nice job, I can imagine how satisfied you are! :hook

[silverowl]

Hi I am having a problem with understanding the front instructions for frou frou I have posted on the help thread but have not had much response if you can help I would be very grateful.

merry meet and merry part,
until we merry meet again.

Silverowl