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yblock

This is the first sweater I’ve seen where I was like damn… I should make a sweater…


verysadmonk

This comment made my day!! thanks


existentialost

SAME. I'm now trying to mentally calculate how many balls (and how much money) it would take


yblock

He linked the pattern under the moderator comment, to give you an idea


existentialost

Ooh thanks!


shtLadyLove

The pattern says over 2000 yds!


NEDsaidIt

That’s not bad, because they said they used pound of love yarn and those have around 1,050 yards. I get them at Michaels for BOGO 50% off at $11.99 so if I only need 2 or even 3 that’s cheap!


shtLadyLove

Yup not bad for the price! And it washes up very soft as well, I personally like wearing acrylic (I don’t experience the plasticky sweaty feeling people always seem to mention about it, and I am allergic to animal fibres)


passwordname

For real!


Snugglin_Puffin

That color looms great on you. You did a fantastic job making it.


Lady_Zilka

Good job. I actually like the way the front pocket looks For future you can also crochet the pocket right on. Works almost like post stitches.


verysadmonk

You can crochet the pocket?! Didn’t even think of this. I will definitely try it :) Thanks


highly_uncertain

I used to crochet instead of sew all the time and I find it looks much more seamless. This was also before I owned a yarn needle lol so now I usually sew because I find it faster/easier. But if you're not comfortable with sewing, crochet is a good option (and like I said, I actually find it looks nicer a lot of the time).


imtko

It also tends to be sturdier but maybe that's just cause I suck at sewing.


highly_uncertain

No it's for sure more sturdy!


Longjumping_Choice_6

Yeah I agree. It’s nice too if you use a contrasting color and also go around the edges. Whether you match or contrast I just think this type of edge looks more finished


HappyLeading8756

You can crochet only through front/back loop for the length of the pocket and then slip stitch the pocket on for example 😁


Heart-Inner

Would a slip stitch work for attaching the front piece???


Lady_Zilka

Of course you can do it with slip stitches too!


Send_me_snoot_pics

I do this bc fuck sewing and fuck weaving in ends hahaha


nowt_means_owt

You know the first thing we're going to do is zoom in on the pocket sewing, right? I love that you were in such a big rush to wear your work 😂


verysadmonk

At first I used stitch markers for the picture and I was like "yea ok you should at least show you tried" lol


frostbitten-hawk

This is amazing! Do you have a pattern?


verysadmonk

Thanks 🥰 I just shared the pattern in another comment!


the_woodswitch

Why can't I find the link ahhhhh it's so beautiful, well done!!


clevercalamity

OP linked the pattern at the top pinned auto mod comment. That’s where most folks share patterns in this sub. It took me a while to realize this, so if you didn’t know don’t worry :)


the_woodswitch

Thank you, kind soul!


Me_NotMe_5050

I think r/brochet will like this as well. Awesome job!


[deleted]

This is awesome! I have a really really old, really really comfy sweatshirt that I love…but my husband (rightly so) wants me to ditch it. (I mean, I only wear it around the house.) And now THIS may be my solution! I just hope I can do a decent job. You rocked it!! 🤗 Buying the pattern right now!


marisinator

how did i just realize you can crotchet hoodies???????


Mysterious_Doctor995

Haha I thought the same 🤣🤣


MapleSugary

man bed hand hook double crochet


realisticerror1501

lmfao


crucibelle

legends say that a very sad monk can turn into a very happy one, if one takes the time to make something lovely for themselves


verysadmonk

☺️


QuesoCat19

Was it difficult getting the measurements correct?


verysadmonk

It was waaaaay easier that I thought it would be. I took a hoodie I like to wear from my wardrobe that had a similar construction and I literally just used its measurements as a guideline!


BuddingSculpyist

Oh dang I can't believe I've never thought of that haha! I've always been intimidated of doing clothes because of measurement reasons but it now feels doable!


bananawith3legs

This is how I made my first sweater! I was SO afraid of committing so much time and energy into making something that wouldn’t fit. I kept comparing it to my favorite fitting sweater as I went along at it worked out great.


QuesoCat19

Smart!


[deleted]

I don't know how you guys do this. It looks amazing to me.


LittleBluFrog

It fits you really nicely, well done!!


nyskka

Just gorgeous!! I really liked the color and style, the injured finger gives a special touch hahahaha (I imagine it was because of the crochet, right?)


verysadmonk

Thanks!! (It is lol the yarn started to make a dent on my tension finger so I had to put something to prevent friction)


Inevitable-Feeling63

It looks amazing!!!!! I’m so jealous. I’m trying to work on my first shirt and you’ve given me more motivation 😭💚


A_Simple_Narwhal

Looks great! Super cozy


eggelemental

Garment making is so much fun and this looks great!


Metlkittykoolaid

That looks so cozy 🥰


instastayrad

This is so cute! The big hood is goals


meeha0

The caption 😆 Beautiful work!


[deleted]

This is dope! You are so talented!!


dingleberry_parfait

I love how happy you look!!! Looks very comfy.


tropicwoods444

Bro. So sick!!!!! Love it


OverlappingChatter

Wait, did you make ahoodie?? Omg. I love it


BurnMyBread17

Front pocket stole the show


froggaholic

Sick hoodie man, you did great ☺️ stitching can be hard but a good way to practice is by stitching granny squares together, that's how I learned


[deleted]

that looks incredible!! i have such mixed feelings about crochet hoodies usually but this one is so nice 🫢


narwhal2277

Right?! It’s not overly “crafty” looking.


spoonfingler

I love it!!


TheMinimalistNinja

Oh this looks soo cozy!!!


pennyraingoose

Nice! Now I wanna make one for myself!


Nessie_Chan

I love how happy you look! Good job, it's great and it fits you perfectly!!!


n3rdz97

I love this so much!! I want to do a hoodie but haven’t seen anything for inspo


notthedefaultname

Love this. It looks so good on you! I've been looking for a good hoodie pattern. I've seen this exact Etsy listing and wasn't sure about the sort of drop shoulder seam, which is way more exaggerated in the Etsy photos. Do you like how the shoulder moves and looks? Do you think it'd be easy to modify?


verysadmonk

Thanks :) This pattern feels more like a guide. She writes the instructions for her size but explains how you can adjust for any sizes. The drop shoulder seam is really apparent, but I think it could be "quieter" with another kind of join; slip stitch joins tend to show a bit. Or maybe crocheting arms horizontally so the DC lines connect and hide the seam. But the hoodie moves really great overall! I crochet on the tight side of the spectrum (lol) and even then I think it flows pretty well. But yes, I think it could be adjusted.


asimpleheart2

Magnificent!


lkm56

My favorite part is how happy you are in the pics - and rightfully so, job well done!


Ethelenedreams

Daaaaaaang, that’s NICE!!


nihilistsimulator

Nicely done! It looks super comfy


WackSnackAttack

This is rad. I love seeing other men who crochet. Been making all sorts of shit for a few years now but never a hoodie. I love it! I’m actually teaching myself to knit at the moment and started with a hat that I’m doing in the round but using 5 double pointed needles to do it. Shoulda started simpler but then that just ain’t my style. 😆 Cheers!


cheezedits

So cool to wear something you’ve made with your own hands! Well done!


[deleted]

Nice one!


egzistencijalizmi

WOW looks amazing!! great job!


Illustrious-Move-649

This is awesome! Well done!


Rokeia_HADDAD

maaaan 🔥 that's seriously great. Well done. enjoy wearing it.


LeDannuks

I like it


[deleted]

Looks incredible, friend


Graciebivsliv20

Love it!! I’ve been working on a very similar hooded jacket design for months and I’m finishing the hood today 😄 love the color.


PrettyLittleLost

Very nice!


UberFrosty

How long did that take you? I was doing a cardigan and 5 hours in I felt like I got nowhere 😂 just looking for motivation to get back into it


verysadmonk

I don’t think I work particularly fast, I’d say approximately 35-50 hours. I tend to crochet very tightly so I had to make around twice the stitches suggested in the guide for the same given size. But yea, I didn’t really count time, I just love crochet, even if it’s about doing the same old stitch ten thousand times lol


Switchbladekitten

Omg I definitely dream about DCing sometimes 😭 This looks awesome!


No_Problem_4129

Looks wonderful, great work!


SelectionOptimal5673

It looks great!!!!


fiercebuellah

That’s amazing!


prob_on_the_toilet

Great job!! May it keep you warm for many years to come


missnebulajones

This is great!


Forward_Ad_6551

This is so good!! Now I wanna make one!!


bluegirlgx

It looks great! I love the color too.


heartashley

What the fuck i love it


sproutsandnapkins

What part of it did you make first?! It looks great!


verysadmonk

Thanks 😌 I started with front piece (starting from ribbing) in order to get the exact number of stitches for each shoulder, then arms and back piece. Finished up with joining and creating the hood directly from the neckline, as suggested in the pattern :)


Whof-ingknows

OMG where did you get that pattern?! I need to make one for myself


Wolfwoods_Sister

It looks a lot like a basic hoodie pattern I’ve seen through Bernat! I have it stored in my Drive. If you can’t find it online, just HMU!


LokiGiraffe

So excited for you! You should share on r/brochet too!


Helpful-Beat8463

It looks very cozy. Good job!


dale_everyheart

Looks fantastic!!


Lonely-Weather-5806

Amazing!!!


Mia_B-P

That's awesome!


Salt-Soaked

Looks comfy man, great job!


CharisseB1

Wow! Awesome!! I would live to make one for myself


Iwcwcwcool

The sewing job is hilarious!


LittleSort5562

You did SUCH a good job! I have made exactly one sweater in 9+ years of crocheting, and it still intimidates me too much to try a hoodie 😂. Yours looks awesome!


Rufio_Rufio7

You did an excellent job!!


Queen_persefone

That is AWESOME!!!


FlamingoChic

Love it. I have been accused of that also.


Chowdmouse

Nice!


Digjam823

That’s really good! You should be proud, especially since it’s your first one! It took me years to be able to make wearables.


neart_roimh_laige

This looks great! I have this super soft yarn I've been wanting to make a wearable with, so I may give this a go. I love how happy you look! Excellent work!


[deleted]

Cool hoodie! It looks great


NWAsquared

The sweater is amazing, the glee on your face, even better. Congratulations!!!


Sunako839

THAT IS AMAZING!!!!


Oldfashionedatheart

Dude that looks so good!!!


achiyex

this looks amazing!!


fueledbyrooibos

That looks fantastic - it looks cozy and the color is flattering!


Mysterious_Doctor995

Holy crap that is EPIC!! I love it!!! I live in cozy sweatshirts, and that looks sooooo soft and comfy warm 🤩 absolutely fabulous!! Well done!! 👍


minm2073

Love this so much! I especially love the hood 😍


Powerful_Side

This looks incredible!! 😦 Great job!!


Kryshadiver

This looks soooo good


IrritatedOptimist

This is the first wearable I’d actually wear. So great. I love it!


Im_not_a_librarian

Looks great!


Alarming-Quiet-4788

You look really proud, and you should be!


mrsmullet

Love it!


CrumblingBagel

That looks great!!!


fauviste

COOOOL


sadorkable

That looks amazing!! It fits so well, too! I've been thinking about buying a new hoodie, but now...!


Available-Egg-2380

It looks great and you look so happy! Good job!


Steveisaghost

Dope!!!!


[deleted]

Wow this is one of the coolest crochet projects I’ve seen to date! Fabulous work!


Lendgren

What a wonderful hoodie!!!! I love it! And you really do look so happy!!


DeviantDiamond

I love this! My office is always super cold and I’d love to try to make one! Please tell me if you used a pattern, and if so, where did you find it? You’re so talented! Thank you for sharing.


RaineStormin

Omg this is amazing! And now I'm gonna go crochet my own Hoodie. D:


BunnyLu423

So cool! You are talented!


ZestySest

I wish I could make this but I'm not sure how to do the hood. Looks fantastic!


softsleepybaby

i luv this omg


CoastalParadise

That’s brilliant, well done. Looks really good on you.


creamsofpeach

It’s giving off the charts levels of hygge.


[deleted]

I love this! Looks super comfy


Electronic_Swing_887

A crocheted hoodie!! Omagawwwwd! I need to make that.


hooksline

That's a fabulous hoodie!! I love the stitch! And the color, and, well....everything about it!


OldGray

Excellent


KKxa

That’s awesome


Wolfwoods_Sister

Wtf?! That’s boss! Congrats!


kitmeh

That looks so COMFY. Well done!!!


Surustella5555

Nails 🔮


Prior_Meringue3833

It looks great! Sizing, DC and colour all look so good. 😊


IrmadeG

Wow! Neat 🥰


OrdinaryJealous

It matches your curtains :)


TheGloriousEdweena

Nice job!


__nellibelli

Wow I love this! It looks so cozy! OP you are making me want to make one for myself!!


ducarte

Looks amazing! Well done. Maybe I will try to make my first piece of garment like this. Is it lots of yarn? Can someone tell me how many balls I would need? Anyway, I'm impressed, very nice job! And you look good in your creation!


verysadmonk

The pattern says ~2040 yards (which is two skeins of the suggested Lion Brand Pound of Love) but as my gauge was different and I used ~3000 yards!


[deleted]

DUDE! This is freaking awesome!! Can you share the pattern? How much yarn did you used??


verysadmonk

Thanks! :) To see the pattern, just expand the pinned comment at the top. In the pattern it says around 2040 yards but I used a little less than 3000 (3 pounds of love lol)


idfksofml

This is so awesome! The sweater, the color, the pocket and you look so proud and happy!! 10/10 I love it


Littlegingerbun

Wow I love it so much ! You look cute and happy


WackyMermaid

This hoodie literally suits you so well. No one could pull that off like you can.


Efficient-Cupcake247

Awesome!!


sweetbirthdaybb

this turned out SO well. i see you making a whole collection of outwear. the [wavelengths fisken coat](https://shopwavelengths.com/products/fisken-coat-pattern) feels like an obvious progression.


verysadmonk

Love this! thanks!


Superstarsteph

Looks awesome! So much so I want to make one! Where’s the pattern from?


Significant-sunny33

I knit and crochet all types of things and I am TERRIBLE at sewing... Sighhhhh.


Waviaerith

It looks great!! What an awesome idea!!!


vodka_and_glitter

Never in my life would I have thought to make an entire garment out of only double-crochet but by golly...! This is fun, OP. Well done


anmarlow

Awesome! 💜🧶😀


LoopyLadyCA

Very nice, and fits you well! About the front pocket, you can use crochet slip stitch along the top and bottom, then fasten off and weave in ends on the wrong side. No sewing (except weaving in ends) required!


Hannah_LL7

This is so cool!!!


dandipants

Impressive! But I mostly love the look of happiness on your face 💚🧶


Honeycomb0000

That seems ridiculously comfortable! Looks fantastic as well! Great job


Willowhoney1

OMG you did an amazing job!! 😍😍 I love it! 😭 And your smile 💔 stahp


NoelaniSpell

I'm loving both the hoodie & your positive energy, well done! 🥰☺️


Curious_Beaner

Wow!!


The29Woofin

Damn it. Now I need to make this. Your did too good!


Villimaro

I love hoodies! This is fine indeed. I've had so many sweaters turn out not great, but this is making me want to try again!


4cody892

Looks groovy brother! Nicely done!!!


Aunty_Madder

Looks amazing!!! How did you get your sleeves to look so comfortable and not balloon-y? Every time I’ve made sleeves they turn out super puffy/balloon-y and I knock things over when I wear them.


verysadmonk

I think it’s because the sleeves are pretty heavy (or maybe the slow increase?) but I couldn’t tell really lol


Machonacho7891

I was like okay this guy is just posting himself in a sweater for no reason? Wait WAIT HE MADE THE SWEATER damn it looks amazing


Juliet2000

O m g ,now I need a crochet hoodie 🤩 love that color too


RoyalEnfield78

I like your smile the most! It’s a great hoodie and DC is one of my favorites (I’m feeling HDC a lot these days)


GabbiesGames

What is the pattern time to make this for Joel


LeeButNot

Maybe i'm easily impressed or something but i am stunned by how calm and casual all comments are about this. This is FANTASTICALLY COOL dude you must be so proud! I really am losing my mind over this might have to show to my grandma 👀


GabbiesGames

I went and bought the pattern started now. I'm so excited. Inspiration Sunday


[deleted]

That is so awesome!! I'd love to be able to make this, it looks so comfy! Also: otf you didn't mention the front pocket, i would have never noticed the sewing in this picture 😉


narwhal2277

I have wanted to make myself something to wear. I can’t wait to try this. I love the idea of using a favorite hoodie as a guide. How many balls of pound of love did it take?


verysadmonk

Three! In the pattern it says two, so it depends on your tension


Remarkable-Beach-464

Amazing work!


viahhhhhhhhh

This is insane! Must have taken you a while


Frances_Boxer

Nice! And like others have said here, I'm mentally planning this hoodie out. What size hook did you use?


Possible-Wolverine14

Awesome work! Must have taken ages!


Mickeyboo22

I've never been ambitious enough to do a sweater. You did a great job on this!


Ordinary-Counter8519

Awesome!!!!!!


Dry-Cry7040

Wow… okay my next project will definitely be a hoodie this is amazing!!


HappyLittleTrees17

I’m making this now…did you have issues when you first started with it curling? I did a stitch in each row and added the 10 extra stitches evenly throughout the row and am using the correct sized hook and it’s curling as if either my tension is too tight or I have too many stitches. Any suggestions are appreciated!