Crochet Gift. FO details.
Before I get to my FO, I would love to thank you for your thoughtful comments and emails these days. I am sorry I wasn't able to answer them yet, as our Internet got cut off for a couple of days. Since Friday morning, the country froze in the anticipation of Patricia - a 5-category hurricane was rapidly approaching the Western coast. It was claimed to be the most intense hurricane ever recorded in the Western Hemisphere. Though we couldn't be seriously affected by it right now, as we moved to the center of the country, I was still shaking inside and sending all the positive vibes and thoughts to people in the exposed area. Fortunately, as reported, Patricia didn't cause any serious damage as was predicted. All is well. Thank you again!
FO - Crochet Gift.
If you remember a couple of weeks ago I joined Tracey in her socks donation project for those in need. Instead of socks, I decided to make a nice chunky warm vest for a little guy. I've never made anything for children, so I was extremely surprised how fast this project was! Children are tiny, aren't they! :)
Project Notes
Ravelry page. Crochet Gift.Pattern. Mine. I was using a basic half double crochet stitch. Worked the vest in the round bottom up to the armholes, then divided for front and back, and seamed the shoulders. I hope I got the size right, as I didn't have the chance to measure a boy, but according to standard measurements it turned out just right.Yarn. Trigo - local, 100% mercerized cotton. I was holding 5 strands and used 10 mm hook.Design details.Texture. Half double crochet is so easy to make and it creates amazingly rich texture without making the fabric too stiff! The vest turned out super soft.
Armholes. The stitches turned out pretty even and nothing curls in, so I decided to skip the trimming.
Neckline. The basic square neckline. I used single crochet for the last row. Again no special trimming, as the raw stitches stay even and stable.
I enjoyed working on the vest and was happy to see the face of a little guy's Mom lighten up with a smile when I gave this squishy bundle to her. Giving surely feels great...
I hope you are having a wonderful week!
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