interweave crochet icelandic sweater

I think this is what it's called (can't find the mag!) I had a job getting the alpaca in the UK, but in the end went for Artesano Inca Cloud which is supposed to be sport weight. Still had to use a smaller 3 1/2 hook to get the gauge, and I went straight on the arms for about 30 rows before increasing unlike the in pattern which did 5. Made the sleeves and body a bit longer as I like them that way. Just hope it isn't too tight to wear comfortably! In hindsight I wish I'd tried different colours from the mag, maybe greens for the pattern. Was a bit boring at the start but much more fun at the shoulders, and I'm very pleased!

Excuse my dodgy posing photos - deb :D

Yes, I can see why you're pleased! What stitch did you use for the body of the sweater? The fabric looks so nice and drapey. Maybe it's the alpaca's influence.

Suzann

mad for crochet!

Absolutely gorgeous!

It looks great! Congrats!

Visually, it's not to tight as long as it's comfortable.

Pauline

the stitch is single crochet, back loop only, as in the pattern. it has made a nice fabric.

Gorgeous!!! Some day I'm going to be brave and

crochet something to WEAR for a change!!!

Peggy

www.peggytoes.etsy.com

~Ro~

So Pretty!

wow - very nice! I appreciate the amount of work that went into this - I'm working on the wrap from the cover of that same book. It's been a while since I've crocheted so it's slow going for me.

beautiful work!

- Wendy

WOW this is wonderful! good job! how long did it take?

wow, fantastic job!! That's one I want to make as well, haven't had the guts to try it yet though ^^;

Fantastic job and the picture of your results made me run over to the Interweave site and order the back issue (fall 2008) to make one for myself and maybe my 26 yr old daughter will get one too!

The name of that sweater is Northern Dreams. I missed the Fall '08 issue, but I hope to get a back issue. That's a beautiful sweater and you did an excellent job on it!

wow that looks great

someday when I finish my current project I'll definitley consider trying that out