Cardigans

 I finally felt confident in my crochet skills to try to make some wearables that aren't hats. I started with this cardigan from Ravelry. 

I love the forest green I picked for this project. I used 5 skeins of Yarn Bee Soft Secret from Hobby Lobby. I ended up giving this sweater to my sister for her birthday. I made another one in denim blue that I gifted to a friend. I timed myself on the second sweater, and it took my 21 hours to complete. 

My next project is something for myself! Stay tuned!


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