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RE: Loch Ness Cardigan

in #crochet7 years ago

Thank you for posting your cardigan pattern. It is very beautiful and it must have taken you a long time to design and write out. I really like the Loch Nessie colour too! I have been wanting to make myself a sweater but I know I would have to modify the size to fit and I'm not sure I could figure it out. If I was going to attempt it, I think your pattern would be a great help!

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So happy you like it and I am also a great teal fan :-D I don't know how experienced you are in crochet, but you are right it is always a little bit tiring to change the size of a pattern, but maybe I can help? What do you have to change (length, width, fit etc.) This pattern is worked flat, so it is in my opinion harder to change the fit while working on the pattern, this would be easier with a top down pattern, you can try on while crocheting it (I will publish a top down cardigan in some weeks - or so I hope)
The easiest way to change the fit of a flat worked cardigan, is to go down or up with yarn thickness... (but naturally this changes the appearance of the crochet fabric) Width and length are also easy to change, just add on all parts rows to get more length or ad more stitches per row to get a wider cardigan. Harder is the shoulder/ sleeve part. If you made the cardigan wider (more stitches per row) you must count how many more stitches you have to decrease for the shoulder.
I hope I did not bored you :-D
If you have a specific question, feel free to ask, I will try to help and thanks for reading my pattern :-D

Thank you for yr offer to help! I think I would be inclined to attempt a top down cardigan for my first one. I had heard before that it is easier to work, so I shall watch for your next pattern. You sound like you are a good teacher, as well as pattern writer and designer! I'm looking forward to your next creation. 😀

Thank you for the praise, and I try to give my best :-)
I am not sure, when my pattern will be ready, but you can already see the cardigan in this post and decide if it appeals to you.
https://steemit.com/art/@neumannsalva/how-to-develope-a-cardigan-crochet-is-art

If not maybe you should visit http://www.ravelry.com There you can find many free or payed crochet and knitting patterns with reviews. You can sign up for free (maybe you already know this platform)

I did check out your post. It is a big job writing a pattern, testing, and retesting it again. I love the multi-coloured yarn you used too! I do have a ravelry account. Soooo many patterns to choose from that it can be overwhelming at times. I am definitely going to make a cardigan this year. I'm just waiting for the end of gardening season so I will have more time to devote to it.

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