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.
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.
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.
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
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- Jenn
www.rhymeswithsocks.blogspot.com
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
What yarn did you use?
Marty Miller
What yarn did you use?
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.