First Design - Child's Mini-sweater

[mason204]

I crocheted this up on a whim without any formal pattern. I needed to make something quickly as a 10th birthday gift for my daughter's friend. I just embellished it as I went along.

 

The inspiration came from Stephanie Japel's knitted boobholder pattern. I wanted to create something that was crocheted from the top down in one piece. I also wanted it to tie in the front. It also had to be crocheted fast as the party was in two days.

 

Although I've been knitting and crocheting for over 30 years, this is the first time I've sat down and made something without a pattern. I'm already thinking about an idea for a funky ladies crocheted vest.

 

I have to thank my very patient 9 year old daughter who kept trying it on for me to get the right fit!

 

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Back view

 

Detail showing beads at bottom

 

The colour on my camera is kinda wonky - I took these photos quickly as the sweater was on it's way to the party!

[bubblefizz]

Wow thats gorgeous i love it

 

you did a fantastic job

[mardar]

That's beautiful! Great job:cheer

Tamar

[crochetkim]

Really lovely design!

[CrochetMonkey]

"embiggen" - . Very cute sweater, and the I love the beaded edging design. Great job!

[stormy]

That is so cute!!!

[JesseCat]

Great sweater....nice design...I am looking forward to seeing your funky vest once you design it....I want to make vests for presents and can not find good patterns....

[Eugenie]

Cute shrug. What a great truly one of a kind b-day gift for your little friend.

[Dani]

That is too cute!!!

I hope you'll write up a pattern. I have a 8 year old daughter who would just love it.

[christinascrochethaven]

Gorgeous~! Fabulous job! I love the details to this!

[karindanielle]

You did a great job! I especially like the beaded edging.

[momofgmd]

Wonderful sweater! You did a great job with the pattern. I too like the beads at the bottom edge.

[yarncat]

Cute,Cheryl!

[knitcrochet]

So great! Love it! If you write down this pattern, I will make two for my daughters. :cheer

[quirkyvirgo]

That is so cute! Love the edging!

[CityGirl]

Very cute!! What a special gift.

[kittin1982]

amazing job...

[Sahmlock]

I wish I could whip up something like that without a pattern!!! that is super! I would LOVe to make that for my darling daughter!!!

You did a super job!