Larger larger sizes

[honey112]

Hello all I have a problem, I am a very large lady and I love to crochet I have been doin ponchos and shugs for other people. MY problem is I love all the work that you all are doing but I can't use the patterns because they are all for little people. I am a 3x and would love to make a poncho for myself or a sweater I have done a shug can anyone help me find large size patterns.

[losingmymind2]

Melissa Leapman has a wonderful booket out by Leisure Arts; Plus Size Sweaters. I want to make one for myself when I get my other projects done.

[natalie058]

I have an older magazine with a few decent crocheted cardigan patterns for larger ladies. The colors are outdated but the styles are pretty classic and could easily be adapted to be more up to date. I'd be willing to part with it if you want it - PM me.

[christinascrochethaven]

Here's some links for plus size patterns:

warning this first one has music

http://members.aol.com/QAmazon/patts.html

 

Dot has some patterns on her website

http://patbythehook.blogdrive.com/

 

Lion Brand web site has plus size patterns. As you scroll down, you can see the sizes on the right.

http://cache.lionbrand.com/content-crochetPatternIndex.html

 

Here's a vest...

http://www.joann.com/content/projects/projectsDisplay.jhtml?articlePath=%2Fcontent%2Fprojects%2Fstatic%2Fnew%2Fvelvet_look_vest.html&CATID=25293

[jacqui]

I also am large and what i do is use a paper pattern cut to the shape i need and to my size for a cardigan for example. Decide what stitches i want to use then what type of yarn and do a swatch, then measure the guage and from that work out the amount of stiches width wiseand write it on my pattern and how many rows lengthwise. If there is shaping i work it out on the paper pattern first and then i give it a go.I am shorter in my body and arms so it helps me to work out how to enlarge a pattern as well so if there is a cuff i shorten the sleeve or body length before adding a cuff or ribbing.

[SaxDragon]

I also am large and what i do is use a paper pattern cut to the shape i need and to my size for a cardigan for example. Decide what stitches i want to use then what type of yarn and do a swatch, then measure the guage and from that work out the amount of stiches width wiseand write it on my pattern and how many rows lengthwise. If there is shaping i work it out on the paper pattern first and then i give it a go.I am shorter in my body and arms so it helps me to work out how to enlarge a pattern as well so if there is a cuff i shorten the sleeve or body length before adding a cuff or ribbing.

 

Neat. I was just thinking not too long ago about using some of those really easy (very few seams) sewing patterns. Sounds like it would work :-)

[honey112]

thank you all for your help I have downloaded many of the patterns and now will try afew of them thanks again.

[Empress Busy Bee]

Also this one you make to your size using your favorite sweater as a guide:

 

http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=6750

[Lorrie]

I usually measure a sweater or blouse that I have that fits the way I like and use the measurements to create the item I want. I use my stich bible to pick the look I want and wrk from there. I have another book that is great for measurements for dcdreating items. The Crochet Answer Book by Edie Eckman. It's great.

[Teesachu]

I know someone already gave you the Lion Brand site, but I love this poncho and it works for larger sizes as well. I made both halves in Homespun but it turned out great.

 

http://cache.lionbrand.com/patterns/chs-dayToNightPoncho.html?noImages=0

[lavonne3ca]

A lot of my patterns go up to at least 3x some higher. La Vonne

 

http://lavonne3-1.tripod.com/