Crochet Cardigan from Loops and Thread Pattern Booklet

The original Pattern

The cover of the pattern booklet

I just finished my Cardigan. I found this pattern from Loops and Thread Pattern at Michaels. I fell in love with this pattern when I first saw it. I used the Loops and Thread Impeccable yarns as the pattern used. It came out really nice.

I am not sure about the yarns, it tangles like crazy, i bought 3 skeins, 2 of them are all tangle up, it took me an hour to detangle. But the price is really good. The pattern said I only need 3 skeins, but I ran out of yarns at my last row, so I end up to get another skein. But still, for the whole cardigan I paid less than $10, they are $2.99 per skein, and I used my 40% off coupons.

About the yarns, this is the 1st time I used Loops and Thread Brand, to be honest, I am not too crazy about this yarn, it tangles up like crazy, it took me an hour to detangle it. But you can't beat the price. It was so stiff first, but after I washed and dried the cardigan, it turns out very soft! I will make this cardigan again, but I may change to lighted weight yarn and something nicer, I think it is a little bit bulky.

Caron Crochet Openwork Vest

I found this pattern at Michaels website, and I really like it, so I decided to crochet this, it is the 1st time that I crochet garment for myself.

The pattern is very easy, but the instruction itself is very confusing! But after I figured it out, it didn't take long to finish, I did it in a week.

However, my vest width is smaller than supposed to be, I don't know why, my gauge is correct. Because it is smaller, so I couldn't add buttons, but Jonathan got me a vintage brooch (from 60s) at an antique store, so I used it as a button. It looks great!!

here is the pattern:
http://www.michaels.com/art/online/projectsheet?pid=e06595

I used E hook 3.5mm
TLC Cotton Plus Yarns

BTW, I love the TLC Cotton Plus Yarns, it doesn't split, and it is so soft. Love it!!

Crochet Baby Cardigan - Chinese Style

The cardigan turns out great, I am very proud of my self. I did some modification from the pattern.

Hook 5.5mm
Yarn Bernat Organic Cotton 1.5 skein (it was clearance at AC Moore, only $2 per skein)

here is the pattern:
http://www.yarnydays.com/2009/01/bombay-love.html

I love her blog, she has a lot of stylish crochet patterns, pls take a look at her blog.

Crochet Baby Items: Bib, Hat, Beanie, Booties

I haven't crocheted for long time, finally I have a 3-week break before my school starts, so I decide to crochet a lot of baby items for my new coming baby. I crocheted 2 hats, a bib, a pair of booties and a cardigan, this is my 1st time to crochet garment!