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| Auntie Noo |
Trying something newi scored one of Silver Viscounts cones of acrylic/wool mix at £3 (!!!) so thought I'd have a go at something I've never tried as the worst that can happen is that I'll be a couple of quid down!So I'm going to try to crochet this sweater dress I've crocheted before as a child but never managed to follow a pattern, so this will be a huge learning curve. I have fished out my copy of the happy hooker, and printed the pattern off in US English so at least it matches the book. Wish me luck! 
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| Jobo |
That looks nice Noo - is the viscount yarn good?
Lovely dress - I bet it will look great on you 
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| Glynis |
That sounds like an exciting project! And £3 is an amazing bargain
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| pictish |
That's gorgeous Noo!! You go for it - as you say you've nothing to lose really 
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| terri |
Thats a gorgeous pattern! Fingers crossed it turns out ok, I'm sure it will
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| Wildpurl |
I love crochet almost as much as knitting, and only restarted a few years ago having like you done it as achild and never followed any patterns. I've really enjoyed developing the skill and I'm sure you will too. I think the dress will look ovely on you. |
| melody yarns |
Oooh what a lovely dress Noo! If it's the Shamal yarn it will wash quite well too
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| Nevisknitter |
I found the happy hooker book a great help when following patterns, I had made squares as a child but never had much luck with garments before.
Looking forward to seeing pics of your dress. |
| franney |
How exciting! I can't wait to see the dress progress 
Loving the bargainous wool too, well done!! |
| GrannySmith |
Good luck ... great colour .... and you will look lovely in the finished dress
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