Crafty Threads 'n' Yarns

franney · Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 10:52 am Post subject:

Oh they are both gorgeous and now i want one! Shocked

I'm off to check out Rav for yarn requirements Very Happy

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Dorcas · Joined: 06 Nov 2006 Posts: 67 Location: UK

They are both lovely. Isn't it amazing how the same garments, made from the same pattern can look so different, and unique Smile

Wildpurl · Joined: 05 Nov 2006 Posts: 1701

Umm well, slight hiccup - I did the bands in double crochet, and have finished them, but now I don't like how they look, so I am going to rip them back and redo in the original ribbing, as I think it will look better. It's a bit of a design feature in this hoodie and it just doesn't look right in crochet. Oh. well, live and learn LOL. Only another two nights Rolling Eyes

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pictish · Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 11:40 am Post subject:

Best for it to be right though!! It's so lovely you want to be happy with it Razz

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Wildpurl · Joined: 05 Nov 2006 Posts: 1701

That's what I thought, too. I was going to try blocking them but overnight I have realised that I'm just not happy with how they look. Then I looked again at Terri's and I think that compared with hers the crochet bands are too firm and don't go with the drape of the fabric. Hers looks much nicer than mine does atm. I'd rather redo them than spoil it, as you say - and it won't take long.
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terri · Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 2:28 pm Post subject:

I've had mine on today because it's freezing here! It's lovely and snuggly, but the hood is MASSIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! absolutely no way the hood is useable Shocked

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pictish · Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 2:42 pm Post subject:

It looks a bit big in the pics I think Confused

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terri · Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 4:20 pm Post subject:

when I put it up, it looked like I was in fancy dress parading as death!!!!!! seriously Laughing

Good job I made it in blue, not black Laughing

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pictish · Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 5:26 pm Post subject:

I don't use the hood on my CPH much but it's a bit pointless having a hood you don't want to use at all Rolling Eyes

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Glynis · Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 6:22 pm Post subject:

I like the way a hood makes an extra layer across the top of my back, even if I don't want to use it properly as a hood. I find it very cosy Smile

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