I have some Baby Boucle in my stash.  I think I'll try this sweater.  And it's in my size.  Thanks

I cannot figure out the row numbers on this pattern.  You state to repeat certain rows and they are not numbered.  For example you state to repeat rows 2 & 3.  What are rows 2 &3.

fbrideson7849@yahoo.com

I LOVE this cardigan, however, it is very confusing without marked Row numbers.  Please edit the pattern and add Row numbers so it will be easier to follow your directions.  I'd love to make it.  You did a beautiful job.

Pattern is editied. Sorry for the confusion.  I did it in a numbered list on Word Perfect.  Guess Microsoft has infiltrated even CrochetMe boards and won't properly paste from Corel.

Sorry ya'll.  But it's fixed. 

Wear it in good health.

Now crochet on.

I love Boucle and have been hunting for my size patterns in it. I am trying this one. Thank you for posting it.

Thank you Birdie.

I just finished a pullover in Lion Brand Homestead.  It works up even better than the Boucle.  Unfortunately, the cost is out the wazoo.  I bought the yarn as I went along.  It's shaded, so if it's not an 'exact match' no one can really tell.

I'm going to make another one for someone else, and this time I'll write down the pattern as I go. 

Let me know how your cardi turns out.

I wonder, if you increased the length if this would work as a comfy robe -- especially with the Lion Brand Homespun. I can get those skeins at our Walmart for a little less than at our JoAnns. This sounds yummy!

Shellie,

I don't see why it wouldn't work.  Play around with it.  Try it on as you go [that's how I have to work out a pattern]   I would use larger hooks, say maybe an M for the body and a K for the sleeves.

If you're using Homespun, it pulls out a lot easier.to make.  However, it will cost a bomb to make.  At least 8 or 9 skeins I think.

What about in a size Medium?  size 12-14. I wonder if I could use a size smalle for the hook.

Donna, I'd just start with 120 stitches rather than 150.  Then see if it goes around your hips.

When you get to step #15, you may want to count in only 15 stitches.

reduce the sleeve length a couple of rows if you need to as well.

Biggest thing is to hold it up and if it fits.  I am a member of the 'diesel fitter' school.  Hold things up and then you say 'yep, de's'll fit'er'. 

I'm afraid using a smaller hook would make it too hard to work with the boucle yarn.

I would love to make the is sweater but I am a 4x. What should I do to increase the pattern?

Hi, KennaJo.

Just a suggestion.  As I said previous, I always try on as I go.

Try this:  Make your foundaition row at 176, rather than 150 stitches.  Measure it arount hips.  If it is enough, go for it.  Otherwise, you can just keep adding a few stitches then measuring until it is the right size.

Make all the rows you want to get the right length for you [I like sweaters long enough to cover my bum.  Others like them to stop mid hip.]  When it is the right length, [would be step 15 on the original] do this: 

Holding the piece by the top, most recently crocheted edge.  Fold it in half and mark.  The hold this up against you, and mark on one side only where the natural line would be where your arm 'hooks on', what would be the shoulder seam.  Mark an equal spot on both sides.

Count 20 spaces out from each mark.  Mark those spots.  That should give you enough room for the arm holes.

Pick up where you left off, just remember to measure as you go. 

Hope I didn't just confuse you more.

so I am crochetting this and I have another question, I hope you don't mind. I am confused on how this goes together. I did the foundation row and followed each step. Does this work as all one peice that is joined at the shoulders? With the openings for the arms left open? I hope I'm not asking a stupid question but this is the first "wearable" I have made, besides scarfes and hats.

Kennajo, You're exactly right.  Only seams are at the shoulders.

My own personal buggaboo is seams.  I hate sewing pieces together. That's why I eschew granny squares.  Almost everything I crochet is made in the fewest pieces possible.

I'm sure you're doing fine.

And no, your question is not 'stupid'.

On line #12 the 10 remaining stitches ,will they be at the back of the neck? My email is kennajo711@yahoo.com I confused by line #14 and I also have more questions to ask...if you don't mind answering them.

I bought one like this at a second hand store last year & I just love it. I've been looking for a pattern. Thanks so much for posting this. I am going to buy yarn now and will keep your email handy! lol I have never made something for me to wear. Always work on stuff for the 9 grandchildren.

Debbie C

Hi DebbieC.

First sweater I ever made was a baptism of fire.  Not just one, but 7 for assorted grandkids.  And naturally, they didn't decide they wanted them until October.  I managed to find a workable pattern for the girls on Annie's Attic.  Found one for the younger boys from Lion Brand Yarns.  For the teenagers, I combined several patterns together and came up with something completely different.

I also have a collection of similar sweaters from the charity shops.  I love them.  But why are they always either red or green?   Now, I can make them any color I like, so long as I can find the yarn. :)

wlandlady,

I love this!  It's exactly what I have been looking for, and in my size too.  I've added it to my waiting list of projects, but can hardly wait to start.  I might have to bump it up the list a few spaces.  Thank so much so designing this and sharing the pattern.   I'm rather looking forward to making it in the baby boucle.  I did a tree garland in it and thought it was fun to work with.  Thanks again!

Mountain_Butterfly

Thanks Butterfly.

If you want it heavier, you may want to try Lion Brand Homestead.  It's also a nubby yarn, but a little stouter than the baby boucle.

I made a hoodie with it in February.  I would have posted it here, but like an idiot, forgot to write down the pattern! 

As soon as I get done the afghan I'm making for a wedding gift, I'll start on another hoodie. 

What do you think:  cardi or pullover with a hood?

pretty. i must make it sometime.

I am totally confussed from the 8th row down. How many decrease do we make to make how many rows. Do we count the hdc tog as a decrease? I have never made anything like this the only thing I have made to wear besides hats and armwarmers is a pineapple shawl. So i Need a little help. Thank you in advance.

jjmorgan2840

Hi JJ.

Hdc 2 tog or DC 2 tog counts as a decrease.  by doing this, it does not make a wad where a standard decrease would be.  Instead it leaves a smooth flat surface.

The first decrease is every 8 stitches.  Then five rows of stitch per stitch, no decrease. 

Then another decrease every 8 stitches.  Then five more rows of stitch for stitch, no decrease.

Does that help?  Cause I think  I just confused myself :)

It confused me a little. I will be trying it soon hopefully I will not have to keep bothering you. :)

JJ

Ok so I have time to do it now and as I am rereading it, it gets more confusing. Are you saying do a row of every 8 stitches is a drecrease. Then the next five rows will be no decreases. And then a row of every 8 , then 5 more rows of no decreases and then another every 8 . Because that is what I got from the comment. I thought it was three rows of every 8 stitches then 5 rows of no. then3 rows again of 8 stitchs decreases. I just want to make it look good and above all feel good when wearing it.

JJ

JJ,

You're not bothering me.  After I wrote my last response, I think I confused myself :)

In the decreasing rows, you have 8 stitches, either double or half double.  Then you do two stitches together.  That makes one decrease.  Then 8 more plain stitches.  Then two together.  All the way round in that one row.

Then you do five rows of no decreases.

Better?

So here it is where I am stil confused.

6.0Turn. Hdc in the next 27 stitches. Hdc 2 together. Finish the row

7 Turn. Hdc in the first stitch. Hdc 2 together. Finish the row.

8Continue row 6 & 7, decreasing one stitch on each row, until five decreases have been made for the next 3 rows.

9Turn. Hdc in each stitch across.

10Repeat #8 for the next 5 rows

So this is the row that I go 7 stitches then decrease in that next stitch(8th stitch, Then go another 7 stitches and decrease in next stitch(8th stitch). so you do this for 3 rows. then go five rows with no decreases. then back to the 8 stitch decrease for 3 rows. Or is it you do a regular row as then every 8th st decrease for 5 rows.

I am so confussed still but I really want to make this I never stop doing a project I just start over from the begining and I really don't want to do that for this project it takes to much time.

Thank you again . You can always email at jjmorgan2840@yahoo.com to give me the answers just make sure you put in it is for this project.

JJ

I love it!  It's exactly the style I've been looking for...with the exception that I need to enlarge/increase the pattern to 3x or even better 4x.  How might I go about enlarging the pattern?  I also loved the vest you made in a previous pattern.  Keep up the great ideas!  I look forward to seeing more of your work!

Any help with enlarging the pattern would be very much appreciated!

Sandy

Thank you, Sandy.

To enlarge it to a 3X, I would just add five stitches across the bottom.  Or perhaps use the next size up hook.

When I said this is a 1 to a 2X, it is a very generous 2X.  I like my sweaters good and baggy.

If you need the sleeves longer, just add a few rows before you begin to decrease.  Or you can add to the cuff.

I just got two more big skeins of baby boucle.  Going to try a hoodie with it next. and this time I'll remember to write it down :0)

Do you have a picture of the back by any chance? I just want to make sure I am doing it right.

Thanks

JJ

JJ,

The back is just straight across, with the turned down collar at the top, the last thing you do.

Beautiful it looks so warm and cuddly can't wait to get going on this one thanks