As I did for the body of the sweater, I am crocheting the sleeves in the round. I placed the paired increases on the underside of the arm, evenly spaced a few stitches apart, and at regular intervals. I love the way the increases are there without being there.
Little discrete pearly bumps going up the arm, adding structure, and smoothly enlarging the sleeve to fit cute chubby arms.
I am more and more in love with the yarn (Misti Alpaca cotton silk) and the stitch pattern (single crotchets through the back loops in the round) as well as the round, seamless construction. This is going to be such a comfy, soft, light summer sweater for the slightly chilly walks we will take in the evening, after a long day at the beach this summer.
I tried the sleeve on my little L. The perfect fit! I am not sure he was as excited about the sleeve as I was. After examining the loose threads, he quickly decided to take the sleeve off. I hope he will be more impressed with the finished sweater!
2 comments:
Oh my goodness, I cannot believe how fast little L is growing up and what a handsome boy! Time sure does fly by, doesn't it?
I'm sure the sweater will be greatly received when the time comes - maybe then he won't want to take it off.
Thanks Sharon! I cannot believe how much he has grown either. He is already a little man! I was able to take pictures of the little L. with the sweater on today. By the way, you were right, he loves it!
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