public pattern perusal

[geeksdoitbetter]

i'd like to crochet a cardigan or jacket for luluisme as my thank you b-day pressie by getting me the Knit Kimono book

sadly, the pattern she chose from Knit Kimono gets called a bathrobe by the knitters, more often than not :/

i'm more confident i'll be able to produce a crocheted bit of gorgeous

here are a few choices, which do ya'll like?

Caron Crochet Lacy Duster

the floor length ness of this one will keep the spirit of the original choice, while not really providing any warmth, just a lot of awesome ~grin~

Erykah

this one is shorter, but much more jacket-y = warm

Tokyo Jacket

so beautiful! completely captures the whole kimono theme. however, the original request was for a full length fall jacket

Zen Jacket

i really like the matching diagonal points for front and back. and that sweet butterfly stitch!

Butterfly Wrap

while the flared sleeves call back the kimono theme, perhaps the very open lace work says goth? which, might just be 'cause the model's wearing wings ~heh~

Comments

[curiosity]

I like the Lacy Duster and the Zen Jacket. Although I think the Zen Jacket would make an amazing shawl. :D

[evilawyer]

The Tokyo Jacket really does seem to capture the kimono flavor best, but the arms -- as beautiful as they are -- might be a little cumbersome if she needs to work with her hands. The Zen Jacket is also very pretty, and the arms might not cause the same problem.

I love that first long one, too. Unfortunately, I never have any luck with anything that's longer than mid-thigh ---- everything longer I've ever made stretches and keeps on stretching.

[geeksdoitbetter]

i agree! the zen jacket, i think, gives a great impression of a shawl

[geeksdoitbetter]

the arms on the Tokyo Jacket are definately an issue

tho, i can imagine it only being worn outside, so less chance of knocking over tea cups?

i hear you on the stretch issue. i know there are theories about fiber content wrt stretch. i also wonder if there's a more ... dense stitch that can be used across the shoulders to give support?

[evilawyer]

Certainly the Tokyo Jacket would be worth it if it's an outdoor wear item. It looks like it would be easy to drive a car in, which I kind of see at the ultimate test of practical outerwear.

The only thing that has ever come close to even begin lessening thar stretch problem for me, regardless of fiber content, in crochet is to work a good portion of the shoulders in single crochet; for either knit or crochet, I have also achieved a little bit of success by sewing shoulder pads in. Unfortunately, both blow the line of the garment --- usually, the long styles are floaty, and these shoulder adjustments give the whole thing an out-of-place rigid epaulet look. All that being said, 100% wool has always given me the least amount of problem.

[geeksdoitbetter]

"ultimate test of practical outerwear"

oh! very clever

i'd totally forgotten the ankle length, heavy wool coat i'd had in college. there was never enough give in the under arms to let me reach the steering wheel