Yoke Sweater Beginnings

Hello everyone!

It is truly a Happy Monday for me today!

When I start a challenge I always try to hop in with you to make some efforts as well. This weekend I was able to do so and am really excited about what I was able to accomplish.

Like many of you my needlework bucket list is way too long for me to list on one post. You’d probably leave after reading the third paragraph of all my desires lol. 😂

I decided to just share as I go and try to tackle them as I can.

I must tell you that I may not finish this goal before the deadline due to a good friend of mine is having a baby girl and she’s due this April. She’s already made some requests of things she wants crocheted so I’ve got to get started on that work soon.

I have always wanted to crochet myself some clothing. I want to have that full experience of someone asking

Hey that’s so cute! Where did you get that?

Then I’d say

Oh this? I made it! 😆😁

I think it is so amazing that we as crafters have that ability to create what we like and wear it proudly with joy and confidence.

I’ve been wanting to make myself a sweater for the longest. I found this beautiful pullover pattern that uses the top down method (meaning you’ll be crocheting from the top of the sweater on down to the bottom).

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She does an amazing job making it plain and simple for beginner yoke makers like myself.

I will say this isn’t my first project using the top down method though. It’s just the first one I’ve made on an adult scale. I admit I like making infant and children’s clothing better because they don’t take as long and the feeling of achievement comes much quicker. 😅

If you’ve been around long enough you probably remember the cardigan I made for my daughter when she was younger. It was a pattern shared with me by @neumannsalva!

I had a lot of fun making it so I wanted to find a sweater I could do for myself using this same method.

I actually started on the turtleneck part a month ago and wanted to get going on it again to share with you for this bucket list challenge.

One thing I love about this pattern is the fact that you can try it on as you go. After stitching up the neck part I tried it on and knew I already loved it.

Here’s a photo showing the whip stitch process of the turtleneck…

Whip stitching reminds me of a zipper function. The process is relaxing and fun to watch as it closes up the stitches along the way.

I plan on making this a multicolor sweater by adding in three more different ones. I’ll reveal what those colors are once I figure them out in the next update.

Once my progress was placed on the dress form mannequin I began playing around with different style looks for the turtleneck. I’ll leave you with those until next time.

This last one just shows the full length of it. I love that I’ll be able to wear it a variety of ways.

I am really motivated to complete this project and having a sweater made by my own hands. I don’t plan on making full size clothing to sell or give away as this is only for fun in my spare time.

If it turns out great I’m sure I’ll be making myself more. Also, if my eldest daughter wants one of course I’ll make an exception for her. When she saw what I was doing she seemed pretty impressed so we’ll see.

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I’ve been enjoying all of the bucket list entries that have been coming in. There’s still time to get on board and get yours in as well! Please remember to at least do one of the following when entering the challenge:

- Use the #needleworkyourbucketlist tag.
- Add your link to the announcement post.
- Put the word bucket list somewhere in your title so we won’t miss your entry.

If we don’t know or can’t figure out that you are entering the challenge you could miss out on a nice post $tip for your efforts!

All photos are my own and were taken with our Cannon EOS Rebel T6.

Thanks for the Visit ~ ❤️