I’m ecstatic to finally have this sweater done! (It’s taken me 3 weeks just to sew the buttons on.) I bought the book, The Crochet Closet (Leisure Arts #4800) by Lisa Gentry, about a year ago. (The last I checked it was on sale for only $13.63 – awesome deal!!)
I’ve admired the sweater on the cover for so long. My first two attempts were a bust, at no fault of the pattern. I have issues… Meaning: I’m much too lazy to count.
Anyway, In my first attempt I was 3/4 of the way finished with the body of the sweater when I noticed this…
What in the world! So, I pulled it all out and started again.
In my second attempt I was completely finished with the body of the sweater when I noticed this…
What in the world! So, I pulled it all out and started again.
The third and final time I smartened up and counted – most of the time. You know, old dog..new tricks. 
Did I mention I hate to count?
I’m happy with the finished garment. I think it’s really cute and will look nice with a long sleeve T underneath, a pair of faded jeans, and some flats. Perfect for Fall.
It’s a very simple pattern.. consisting of only single and double crochet stitches. Very doable for those with a few crochet projects under their belt – especially if you don’t mind counting.
Book: The Crochet Closet (Leisure Arts #4800) by Lisa Gentry
Pattern: Puff-Sleeved Cardigan
Yarn: Canon – Simply Soft – Sage 4 balls
Note to self – if you make this sweater again go with one size smaller. Also, pattern uses every inch of the yarn required.
Wow! I don’t know if I could have pulled it out twice. I would probably have it sitting in a ball in my sewing room! It definitely was well worth the effort though! It turned out beautiful!!
Thanks for the compliment! Trust me, that 3rd time was tough!! I’m glad I hung with it though.. I think this is my best sweater to-date.
& besides, it’s the escape that crochet give me that I enjoy the most.