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crochetkim
March 19, 2007, 06:58 PM
Yes, I believe I'm on a roll. Fingers are just flying!

I just finished another one! This one, I made specifically for my daughter who is still wearing it right this minute!

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http://kimguzman.bravejournal.com/entry/22110

And, I've also included a wee little photo of baby Christian in his first attempts to crochet! :hook
BlueFuzzy
March 19, 2007, 07:04 PM
How cute! The top is so pretty and I really like the stitch you used. :clap
JesseCat
March 19, 2007, 07:51 PM
:cheer Brianna's top is beautiful and so unique....I have never seen one like it....keep em coming...good work
christinascrochethaven
March 19, 2007, 07:54 PM
Awesome shirt... love the sleeves:hook
flyinghooks
March 19, 2007, 08:03 PM
Kim - I love it!! :cheer :clap :cheer So much, I just pre-ordered it! :hook
JaneMarcy
March 19, 2007, 08:37 PM
Another winner Kim!!!
crochetkim
March 20, 2007, 11:43 AM
Thank you to everyone for your kind words and thoughts about this new design. I can only venture a guess as to why there aren't any designs with sleeves like this. And, my guess would have to be because the pattern isn't easy to write. Easy to crochet once it's written, but the sleeves don't "flow" into the different sizes the way normal pattern writing goes. In fact, I'm writing the sleeves separately for each size because of this. Now, if I didn't do the fancier stitch pattern in the sleeves, it would have been easier. But, I really didn't want to change that sleeve. And, I'm glad that everyone likes it as much as I do. So, it's worth the effort to get them this way. :manyheart
Podger1
March 20, 2007, 11:57 AM
Another beautiful design Kim...I always love looking at your creations. What a talent you have!

And your daughter is lovely....

Can you tell me before I decide to order...how heavy is it? Meaning...is it done with WW or sport-weight? I try to find lightweight cotton yarns to do things like this since we live in hot central TX and am wondering if a yarn like that would work on this pattern.
crochetkim
March 20, 2007, 12:04 PM
Another beautiful design Kim...I always love looking at your creations. What a talent you have!

And your daughter is lovely....

Can you tell me before I decide to order...how heavy is it? Meaning...is it done with WW or sport-weight? I try to find lightweight cotton yarns to do things like this since we live in hot central TX and am wondering if a yarn like that would work on this pattern.

Hmmm....having lived in Bell County 10 years, I can well understand your dilemma. TLC Amore and Red Heart Plush make a really lightweight fabric. I'd be willing to guess that it's even more lightweight and airy than cotton. It's kind of bulky, though. So, if you were going to substitute it, you would need to find something blended with viscose, microfiber or modal because a bulky cotton would probably be too hot and heavy.
Riohnna
March 20, 2007, 12:08 PM
That is very nice!
JoBug
March 20, 2007, 10:43 PM
I love it!! And she is sooooooo adorable in it!!!
rina
March 21, 2007, 03:00 AM
That's very pretty on your daughter. :)
Roli
March 23, 2007, 07:09 AM
Very pretty, Kim! I really love those sleeves, and yes, it was worth the trouble to write them up separately. Your dear daughter is beautiful!
smileyface
March 23, 2007, 08:41 AM
love it!
shadow
March 23, 2007, 08:05 PM
Nice top. Such talent!
lhasaapsolady
March 23, 2007, 10:48 PM
Very pretty design.
hooked2
March 23, 2007, 11:54 PM
A very pretty top - I love the cap sleeves! And your model is lovely too!
Wanda T
March 25, 2007, 10:05 AM
I love this Kim! Very hip! :)
crochet_hen
March 25, 2007, 10:08 AM
what a beautiful design...my daughter (14) loves it too! I love the picture of those little hands copying mom!
crochetkim
March 25, 2007, 12:27 PM
Oh, thank you! Thank you to everyone! I'm glad you like the top. Brianna wore it to school the next day, so I guess she was pretty pleased with it too.
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