This is a free pattern offered by Red Heart that you can find here. But instead of using Red Heart Shimmer as asked in the instructions, I'm using Loops & Threads Charisma in deep purple mainly b/c I bought it for another sweater project and never got around to doing it. It's oooo soft so I like how it's coming out. I'd say I'm about 15% done right now. So far the instructions are super easy despite being for "experienced" crochetters. Here's what it looks like so far:
Also, I'm working on another cardigan from Loops & Threads but I left it at my sister's house, which is why I started on the other project. it's to tied me up till I get it back XD I was very determined to get this book after seeing it on a forum thread on Crafter.org. The book is called Loops & Threads Wardrobe Essentials and the book costs about $4. The majority of the patterns are for intermediate crafters who know how to crochet and knit. I can't give an opinion on the instructions yet till I get back all my stuff later this week.
I guess the whole reason why I'm doing all this is b/c I have this obscure obsession for wanting a cardigan yet I can never find the right one when I go shopping. I end up buying shoes instead. And since there's billions of free patterns online, I thought I'd find some. Of course, the one I really like wasn't and I had to pay for it, but it was worth it b/c the book does contain other nice patterns as well.
I never did get around to posting about how NYAF went for me. I'd say it went very well. I sold quite a few necklaces and some bows but what I never planned on selling were mini top hats. According to everyone that's bought from our table, we (ATNYC) were the only ones selling them so they were very pleased to buy what we had. I even ended up doing some custom work despite how busy it was but it was worth it. I hope we'll be able to get a whole table this time so that we have all the room we can work with.
No, I did not get to do the shirts as I had hoped for. Whole reason being that when you're the only person in your production team that knows exactly what to do, it really brings down productivity when it comes to spitting out product. Since NYAF is already set for next year, I got plenty of time to do what needs doing and hope to get everything together by then. Will I have more of the necklace I made? I dunno. I do have a few left but depending on how things go, it may remain a limited edition thing. I'll keep you posted on that :3
