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well the addiction is still ongoing, I have now made a cardigan for my niece! it was a pretty simple pattern to read for which I'm grateful as there are so many that confuse me no end, in fact I want to make something for my other niece but the patterns all seem so complicated and trying to read the patterns makes me feel like an idiot! so be warned I may come back to you all for some help and advice on how to read the blooming things

anyway this is the cardie I did, it just needs a button on it (which I haven't got yet) and its finished,



hoping to get some more wool today to start on scarves, I did manage a couple of hours on my stitching but its definitely still taking a back seat currently

edited in case anyone can help me, this is the link for the cardie pattern http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library ... y-cardigan" target="_blank I'm just wondering if anyone could help me, if I was to double the initial foundation row (144 chain instead of 72) and then do the pattern as stated would it make it twice the size or would it bugger up the pattern? thanks

It's so cute! Well done!!

Oh that is so gorgeous and cute and the colour is amazing. Well Done love those ripples.

well my four year old niece had the first cardigan I did as it fit her! so I made another for my baby niece only this one I have done with long sleeves so thought I would share



also found a site to explain how to follow patterns so there may be hope for me yet lol

thanks for looking

The second cardigan is as adorable and looks as well done as the first. I always had trouble sizing sweaters when crocheting so stuck mostly with afghans, shawls, ponchos and scarves. One size fits all.

Carole

What wonderfully fun cardigans!! Great crocheting!!

well I followed a more complicated pattern and made a jumper! I am loving this crochet lark and already have several orders for things, I have actually made a couple of the cardigans for adults too but I didn't take pictures (plus they look the same just bigger and thicker)

but I am pleased with how this turned out for a first attempt, I did not enjoy the sewing parts together though and will probably try to stick to patterns that are in the round lol

anyway here it is, thanks for looking

Well done!!! Very pretty both in the crocheting and in the color! I love purple!

Carole

Another gorgeous finish!!! You really have caught on!!!

rcperryls wrote: Well done!!! Very pretty both in the crocheting and in the color! I love purple!

Carole

Same here!

You're brave to take on garments - I'll probably stick to scarves, hats, and afghans (with occasional sock slippers thrown in).

Beautiful! Great colour choice as well.

Well Done, I am not surprised you are getting orders for such lovely items. Love the colour of the thread on this one too.

They look fantastic! I bet your nieces look really sweet in their cardigans

What beautiful things you have made. So very pretty, well done. I don't crochet but love seeing what others make. Look forward to seeing more of them

well I am still crocheting like mad and have made several items, the latest two being another adult cardigan this time with a ribbon tie and a feather and fan top you cant see the pattern that well in the picture as it really only stands out when worn but still I thought I would show you all





thanks for looking

Awesome crochet nad that feather and fan one is totally amazing. A huge WELL DONE.

They are lovely, well done. You are busy with your crochet hook

Wow, I think you have a real talent for this crocheting stuff! I've been doing it for years and I couldn't do what you've done. They're all beautiful and well done!

If you really want to feel stupid try learning to knit. I gave up, lol.