Life's a Stitch

I finished the self striping cardigan:

Pattern: Double Crochet All The Way by CroJennifer https://crochetjennifer.com/collections/cardigans/products/double-crochet-all-the-way-cardigan-crochet-pattern

Yarn: Sirdar Jewelspun – I really liked this yarn despite it being acrylic and I’m a yarn snob.

Colourway: Glacier

Yardage: bought three balls and used an over two and a half, a total of 513 grams/1282 meters.

It took me about three months as a couple of weeks in I realized I was going to need more yarn. Ordered from the UK, it took a wrong turn, sitting in the US for a month. So frustrating to view it in tracking trying the clear customs in the wrong country.

Very happy with the outcome, it fits perfectly. I had difficulty with the pattern in the beginning, but by the end had it memorized. Pattern designer is available for help and replies very quickly. She also has Youtube videos on customizing fit and assembling projects.

I deviated from the pattern by assembling it first, then adding a double crochet front and back rib all around, with five button holes and ribbing on the cuffs. Now waiting for custom wood buttons from Chuck’s workshop.