WIP - Oxfam sweater for niece

[Deb]

One of my crochet goals for 2005 is to create articles of clothing that someone would actually wear. This does not include hats, or scarfs, or shawls, or ponchos ~ I've done those... I am talking about FITTED clothing. :))

So, I am starting out small. A while back, someone on this board suggested that someone try the oxfam sweater (http://members.tripod.com/~kpup/html/untitled.html). I marked it, so that I could find it later. What a simple pattern! How cool that you can use ANY stitch to create a cute boatneck sweater! :thumbsup I give this pattern my highest rating. (if that means anything to anyone! :ha )

I'm just past halfway finished with a sweater for my baby niece's birthday. I am using Paton's Softee Baby yarn in Baby Pink Marls and an H hook. The stitch I am using is called the Woven Stitch (in the Crochet Bible top of page 66 ~ if you're looking).

I absolutely LOVE :heart how it's turning out. And I can just see my little sweetie wearing this sweater over a white mock turtleneck and blue jeans! :)h

Here's a picture:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/definitelydeb/CraftyStuff/rachelOXwip.jpg

And a close up ----

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/definitelydeb/CraftyStuff/rachelOXwipCU.jpg

Dontcha just LOVE :heart the pink? (Even BETH will have to admit the pink is adorable! :wink )

[threeolivemartini]

you think ?? i HAVE to admit that? LOL.. i think the sweater is cute and *if i have to say it* the pink is very cute for some one that likes pink.. i am not a total pink hater( i jsut ordered some fab pink suede boots) i am just selective aobut the pink and the quantities i wear..

[Deb]

Thank you Beth. :wink

:lol :frog :yes I KNEW you'd like it. :lol :frog

[cailteshae]

thats looking absolutely gorgeous! i only have nephews, but i can see this working for boys if i use a "manly" color.

i've wanted to make a sweater, but i don't much like to knit and i haven't found a crochet pattern i like yet. this one looks like it might work for me.

can't wait to see the finished sweater!

kj

[bythehook]

That really is working up nicely. I can't wait to see it when it's finished. Hopefully, there'll be a cute kid in it. lol

[Deb]

Thanks kj and Dot! :))

[MarvieN]

Awwww! Love the pink (though I can't wear it *g*) it's adorable on babies and women who can carry it off. That looks soft n comfy, your neice will be sooooo cute!

[Seneca and Scooch]

Good job Deb! Can't wait to see it finished! She is going to look so pretty in it! :cloud9
Coralie
:))

[Deb]

Thanks Marvie and Coralie! :)h I think I'll have enough yarn left to make a hat too!

[LoulouNi]

That's really cute, love the stitch, love the colour!:danc can't wait to see it completed, hopefully being modelled by your niece?

[Deb]

Thank you LouLou. I can't wait to give it to her and see how she looks in it. :D!

[rebeccav]

PRECIOUS!!!!!!

so, since you are so good at the bernat patterns.... think i'll just send you the hoodie i have in progress:U and let you finish it up!
deal? :yes :lol

[Julie]

Deb, that is adorable!! :)h

[Deb]

Thank Rebecca and Julie! :)h

Rebecca ~ what pattern is it? I'm kind of IN THE MOOD for a challenge. Maybe I can work on it too... and we can help each other? :thinking1 (I'm serious about this!)

[rascal]

That is turning out very nice and I love pink - can't really wear it - but love looking at it! Dar