Stitching in the Trenches CAL

[gretelgrrl]

This is beautiful, Cocoa! And I love your blog-- beautiful work.

[enCrochet]

Just started mine last night, after seeing Cocoa's finish (which, btw, is wonderful). I'm using Bartlett's WW 2ply in denim, with some blue heather as trim. I'll be looking for buttons, too!

[Amyjk]

I started mine yesterday! Finally! I chose the 'peacock' color, which is more or less teal. I think I will add buttons also, as I like that look better. I'm already thinking of other colors to do this in and I haven't even got my first one done yet! LOL

[enCrochet]

Well, I've made a lot of progress, but...even after shortening the pattern and using the blue heather as trim around the bottom of each piece, when I got halfway up the first arm, I realized that I didn't have quite enough yarn to finish . Quick run down to the LYS, but I had already bought all they had of denim . OK...I only need half a skein, so if I frog back on all the pieces a bit, and make the upper bust / shoulder area blue heather also, maybe it will look intentional and fashionable too. It's looking good so far, but I won't know for sure until it's all put together. :sweatWish me luck!

[Amyjk]

Well, I've made a lot of progress, but...even after shortening the pattern and using the blue heather as trim around the bottom of each piece, when I got halfway up the first arm, I realized that I didn't have quite enough yarn to finish . Quick run down to the LYS, but I had already bought all they had of denim . OK...I only need half a skein, so if I frog back on all the pieces a bit, and make the upper bust / shoulder area blue heather also, maybe it will look intentional and fashionable too. It's looking good so far, but I won't know for sure until it's all put together. :sweatWish me luck!

 

 

Oh No!!!!

 

I'm sure it will look great with the blue heather though. Sounds pretty.

[enCrochet]

OK, I'm almost done the second arm, and I think I've got enough denim to match the rest... I hope. I'll know for sure later today.

[enCrochet]

Well, I seem to have enough yarn, now do I have the patience to "set in" the arms?! I never liked it sewing, either.

[enCrochet]

Don't know if anyone else is reading this, but I'm almost done. Just need to find buttons and block a little.

[enCrochet]

All put together with buttons and belt. Pics soon in show & tell.