I made a mistake.
I asked my niece what she wanted for her birthday.
(Previous requests: an afghan in the super chunky yarn, a beanie, a tank top, another tank top, and a third tank top.)
I mean, it's not like I'm actually actively working on anything (except for the string lights, although I wouldn't call that "actively working" as it's more like I'm-going-somewhere-where-I-need-something-to-do-with-my-hands-and-this-is-available). I have some ideas, but not the push to get them started.
Anyway, Liv (who turns 23 in June) sent me six screenshots of things she liked. I went on an internet hunt to find patterns, and ended up one for six.
(And she really buttered me up. She texted: "i love when you make me stuff. it's my favorite stuff in my wardrobe")
Although, the first pic in the bunch was the one she really wanted (the others were to give me options). And while I did not find a pattern for the sweater in that picture, I did find something in the spirit of the sweater.
First, what she found:
And then the "in the spirit of" video tutorial I found:
(The video is over two hours long. I have not watched all of it. And I probably won't. But it's a good start.)
Ultimately, it won't look like the reference picture, but it'll be close. Maybe. We'll see.
Now, I just need to acquire yarn, get her measurements, and see what I can cobble together. Wish me luck.
It's a cute one! Once you find a pattern, or make one up (We know you can do it, we believe in you!) it looks like it should go quickly, like a round granny square?
ReplyDeleteStart a granny square and never square it off. That's what it looks like. But I'm terrible at reading pictures, so I don't hold out much hope of making it look like the example.
DeleteThat sweater is so cool.. you are going to be aunt of the year!
ReplyDeleteI bet you make something really close and she'll love it.
ReplyDeleteIt'll be in the ballpark, at least.
DeleteI agree with Alex. ~nods~ That's a cool sweater. Best wishes!
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteOh man, that's what I need, a sweater that watches me. 🙄
ReplyDeleteI wish you the best of luck.
ReplyDeleteIt's so great to start a new project... and yes, of course it takes perseverance to finish it... especially when it comes to knitting or crocheting.
So good luck.
I'm so excited... what you're going to tackle and how you're going to do it.
Have fun.
Hug from Viola
Thanks.
Deletethecontemplativecat here. That is so cool. It reminds me of a poorly crocheted sweater vest I made for John. It was horrible. But I wanted it to look like yours!
DeleteDo you have pictures? I would love to see what you made.
DeleteEye sweater. Definitely different and I applaud you for trying to listen to even part of a two hour video. I have confidence in you and know you will figure it out.
ReplyDeleteI think I probably only need the first maybe 20 minutes. I doubt I even need that long.
DeleteAll the best. Hope your niece brings out the genius in you 😊
ReplyDeleteI'm just copying, so no genius necessary.
DeleteThat's a cool sweater.
ReplyDeleteThat is really cool, I look forward to seeing your version. Lucky niece!
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping it'll be close, but I'm not feeling like it will be.
DeleteOh wow, I wasn't expecting that! Maybe something more classic. In any case, I really like her style! It's going to be a fun and motivating project.
ReplyDeleteHey...this looks really cool and hip. I know, I sound old but it makes me want to hear White Rabbit.
ReplyDeleteEverything old is new again.
DeleteThat's awesome that she loves the things you make for her.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to be appreciated.
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