The first project that called out to me from the new and totally awesome book “Little Crochet” was the “Sock It To Me Sweater Vest”. I love little boys in little sweater vests, but finding pre-made vests beyond the color navy is seriously difficult.
If the vest looks a little small, that’s because it is. The plan was to make the vest for The Baby so I followed the instructions for the 0-6 months sized vest. But, because of my own laziness, I did not do a gauge swatch (doh!) so the vest came out a little big.
Luckily, I like the look of a “shrunken sweater vest” on Big Brother. I still like to squeeze him into an 18-24m robot jacquard vest I adore (which is about what size this little sweater came out to be).
Can’t wait to make another one in size 3-4. This time I’ll start with a gauge swatch. I promise.
Pattern: Sock it to Me Sweater Vest from Little Crochet
Yarn: Patons Kroy Socks FX in Camo Colors & Knit Picks Stroll in Fedora
Hook: US D3/3.25mm
**in the book this pattern is listed as in intermediate level project and I would agree. Linda advised me to take my time getting the neck shape round of single crochet stitches just right. That was great advice.
And now for the GIVEAWAY!
I have a copy of Little Crochet (courtesy of the publisher) to giveaway so you can make a Little Crochet Project of your very own! Whether you are new to crocheting or an old pro, this book has something for you. All you have to do is CLICK OVER HERE, take a look at all the fabulous projects in Little Crochet and then come back and tell me which is your favorite (you can see my favorites HERE).
Winner will be selected using a random number generator and will be announced on Saturday, April 23. Winner will also be contacted by e-mail. If the winner does not respond within 3 days, a new winner will be chosen. US Addresses only.
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Love the striped yoke cardigan. My little guy definitely needs one of those.
that purple ribbed cardigan is simply adorable!
I love the Soft Owl pillow! Thank you for the chance to win!!
My favorites are the cape and the mobile! Although, I could really use a cute boy vest for my little toddler.
I heart the felted play rug! too cute.
I have been drooling over this book! The party bibs are a must, as are the ribbed cardi and vest. Just had a grandson born 2 days ago and neeeeed (and want) to make for him!
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April 18, 2011 at 11:27 am
I love the squares blanket and the owl pillow!!! Cool giveaway. Thanks Carrie!
LOVE the Strawberry Patch Party Frock!
i love the leg warmers!
I love the Strawberry Patch Party Frock though I have no one to make it for. My second favorite is the toddler vest.
I LOVE the Sock it to me Vest!! Always looking for something for dgs.
I love the bibs and hats, and the Sunshine Baby Blanket.
I just adore that tiny t’s applique. That rocketship couldn’t be any cuter!
I love the leg warmers… and I’d love to learn to crochet… I think this book is just the motivation I need!
I love the little hooded cape! I want to make it for my daughter! Thanks for the great giveaway!
Oh it’s so hard to choose a favourite! I love the owl pillow. Two of those would look great in my boys’ room right about now!
I love the soft owl pillow 🙂 Adorable 🙂
Oh! I love, love, love the little legwarmers. so fun!
I would LOVE to try the mix and match motif blanket. Everything is so cute!
Nice work. He pulls off the “shrunken vest” look rather well. 🙂
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April 18, 2011 at 2:18 pm
Tegue’s Jingle Ball looks like fun to make and use!
Probably the cape is my favorite. But I also love the leg warmers and the bonnet. So cute!
I”m totally loving the Sleep Sack! SO CUTE! And I have just the little one to put in it!!!! Thanks!
The Boat Neck Sweater is adoarable…I love the little orange fishes!
Wow, I totally would love this book! I absolutely love the Birdie Mobile. I also love the booties on the cover. What a GREAT giveaway!
I, too, love the sweater vest. I’m just learning to crochet and loving it every moment. Thanks for the giveaway!
My favorite pattern is the star booties.
Twitter: gmunsey
April 18, 2011 at 6:09 pm
i can’t choose just one! ribbed cardigan, soft owl pillow, legwarmers…some super adorable things! makes me want to dig into my yarn stash now!
My favorites are the owl pillow and the birdie mobile!
My fav is the little girls’ ribbed cardigan!
i love the design of the jingle balls, and the cute little vest!
Honestly, I don’t know how to crochet. But one of my best friends does, and if I won the giveaway, I would give the book to her. And I’m sure that she would be so appreciative that she’d make me a masculine version of that sweet bonnet, for my baby boy!
the purple ribbed cardigan and the rocket applique are really cute!!
wonderful projects!
I like alot of them but my fave is the modern bonnet!!
what darling projects! the soft owl pillow is my favorite for sure. how adorable! my kids would flip for that one!
So much cuteness! I think my fave is the purple ribbed cardigan, thanks for the chance to win!
Love the ribbed cardigan. I could totally use one or two or three of those for my girls.
Love so many of the patterns but I think first on the list of items to make will be the rocket ship t-shirt appliqués for my grandson’s birthday.
I loved the Little tees applique. Something small that I could actually finish!
Yet another competition I’m ineligible for because I live in the wrong part of the world. Pity, I quite like the look of the owl and the sunshine blanket.
They are all super cute but my favorite is the boatneck sweater. and the leg warmers!
I really hope to win! Thanks for the giveaway.
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I love the Birdie Mobile and also Stripe the Giraffe! So cute!
The purple cardigan! No, the birdie mobile!! No, no…the owl pillow!!! Le sigh…I have 3 favorites…
I love the legwarmers! So adorable! I need some new crochet projects so I hope I win!
Although it’s hard to choose one favorite, I pick the Ribbed Cardigan. It’s also purple which is one of my favorite colors. Bonus!
So hard to pick one favorite thing, but if I have to pick just one, it’s the legwarmers.
the baby booties! i’m obsessed with making different booties these days…
Twitter: calikatrina
April 20, 2011 at 7:25 pm
Love that vest!! And the cutie patootie pants! And the booties! And… oh man, I need this book! 🙂
Love, love, love, so many of these! Legwarmers, Tiny Tee Appliques, Boat Neck Sweater, Stripped Giraffe, Sweater Vest, Birdie Mobile… I want to make them all. Simply adorable!
My favorite is definitely the Cozy Crawlers Legwarmers from Little Crochet. So adorable!
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