Spiderweb Cardigan

I must start this post off by saying how much I love Interweave Crochet magazine. The designs are contemporary and beautiful, and I love how they write the pattern instructions. I'm not a "normal" sized person, and because of how well the patterns are written, I have a much easier time adjusting things to fit me.

On to the post at hand. When I saw the Spiderweb Cardigan pattern designed by Marty Miller in the Spring 2007 issue if Interweave Crochet, I just had to make one for myself. I love how it turned out.

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The pattern had a great flow to it, and I found it worked up quite quickly. I also loved that it started off using a technique they termed "foundation double crochet" rather than a starting chain, a technique I plan to adapt into other patterns wherever I can. It makes the foundation row look exactly like any other dc row, and whereas with a foundation chain, I usually have to use a larger hook than in the rest of my work to prevent warping, With this technique, I didn't need to worry about it.

Overall, I would highly recommend this pattern. It looks great, and was fun to make.

Comments

Melissa said…
It turned out beautiful!
Anonymous said…
The cardigan is gorgeous. I'm dying to get my hands on a copy of the mag. I'll have to go out to the bookstore this weekend. Such lovely pieces in it I've heard!
robkroese said…
Ok, I know nothing about crocheting, but that looks nice. :)

Thanks for stopping by and posting a comment on my site. I think we've got Mrs. Diesel convinced....
Lex said…
Wow!! It looks fabulous. Now I'm even more motivated to make one for myself. :)
Gorgeous. I'd want one myself, except it might tend to re-enforce those hallucinations I keep having about spiders crawling on me.

Curse you, drugs!!
Anonymous said…
I love that sweater. I might have to make me one. Great work!
Jenn said…
I looove how your cardigan came out! I have been seriously thinking about making one...but I can't decide on the yarn....
- Jenn
www.rhymeswithsocks.blogspot.com
Michelle said…
Hi there!

I just came across your blog via google, as I'm about to start crocheting this cardigan and I wanted to see how others did theirs. I love yours! The colour looks great on you!

Cheers
Michelle
Marty Miller said…
I'm so glad you are happy with how my Spiderweb Sweater worked up! I love seeing other people wear my designs! And your sweater looks great! But don't stop at just one! :-)
What yarn did you use?

Marty Miller
Marty Miller said…
I'm so glad you enjoyed crocheting my sweater! I love seeing others wearing my designs. And yours looks great! I hope you didn't stop at making just one! :-)
What yarn did you use?
Marty
Crochet Gypsy said…
Hi Marty!

I am so honored that you like how I made your design. This one I made using Bernat simply soft, as I wanted something that would hold up to washing.

My wish list includes making another one in a sport or fingering weight yarn for spring/summer.

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