i crochet the $300 chunky sweater of your dreams // hope macaulay inspired

[@missmeg4199]

Let me stop you right at the beginning for a minute. You designed and drafted a crochet pattern by yourself without the help of outside sources. That is what designers do and you should be proud of that. There is no need to apologize that you didn't do it "correctly" because you have the finished product and it fits wonderfully on you. That is what matters!

[@kirrilalia]

omg thank you so much!! that means a lot 😭💕

[@kzwinter3708]

It's pretty good right

[@flowersinlondon6157]

Yes exactly!

[@emperor8716]

I’ve never followed a pattern for anything I’ve crocheted and it always looks bad, but I can be proud of that? 🥺😂

[@4yesha.04]

@@emperor8716 as long as you like it

[@hsbmom]

Young lady, be proud of what you have accomplished. I have been crocheting for 50+ years and I have never created a single decent piece of clothing without a pattern. I have been trying to make a particular sweater but haven't been able to find a pattern that I liked for it nor have I the courage to make one of my own. Your video has encouraged me to try to design one myself. Thank you so much for getting this old woman off her rear end and out of her comfort zone. Keep up the great work! Also, I wanted to let you know you can use multiple strands of a yarn at the same time to get the thick yarn look. You don't have to wait for Michael's.

[@alicemuguet6947]

You've got this!! 🌟

[@ArborParva]

Wholesome ☺️🌸

[@nyxstellata1290]

Cute 🌼

[@em5512]

You've got this! 💖

[@Janna_2825]

Aww, you got this! I’m sure you’ll be able to make ANYTHING without a pattern considering how long you’ve been crocheting! And also thank you for the tip, it really helped!

[@kateclancyphillips9705]

I made this sweater and I have a few notes: 1. For the V-neck, decrease every 4th row!! If you decrease every row or even every other row, the v is far too wide, and the sweater doesn't sit right on your shoulders. 2. I struggled with the waistcoat stitch and decided to just single crochet the whole damn thing. It worked great! 3. For the button band, I SCd directly onto the piece. It worked really well. For the bottom band, I did a long strip and then sewed it on while stretched out so that it cinched at the bottom. 4. I added pockets to mine by making two squares and whip stitching them onto the sweater. It worked well. I hope that all makes sense. Thank you for this video!! I love my sweater!

[@lvnnnnn]

Thank you! These little alterations, especially the first one, is helping lots!

[@we_fishy_fishy_like0816]

Thank you so much!!! I have not tried out these tips yet but, I do know that trial and error processes can be tedious!

[@earthlinglarissa]

I decided to do regular single crochet too because I’m not a fan of the waistcoat stitch. Did you stick to a 10mm hook? I’m only a few rows in & the holes are a bit large. I’m debating whether or not to frog it & size down or just go with it.

[@mirellen8577]

Perfect thanks so much for the recommendations! Just to make sure I got it right: Do you start with decreasing every fourth row at the same point she starts decreasing every other row (so more or less when you are halfway through) or when did you start decreasing?

[@designconstructorsinc.1205]

Ok ty

[@aleshatoora]

So, I just made this, following the tutorial (in beige as that's my favourtiittteee!!) Here are my points and what I personally learned: 1) FOLLOW THE INCHES SHE GIVES, NOT HOW MANY STITCHES TO CAST ON. For some unexplained reason, everything I made came out significantly smaller than it should have. When she tells you 'cast on 20 stitches' or whatever, just watch a bit more of the video and see how many inches long it should be on completion. For example, the '23 stitches' for the sleeve should be 8 inches wide. I am obviously a very tight crocheter compared to her, even though I did it REALLY loose. 2) I would recommend making the sleeves both longer and wider. I don't know if I just have really long arms, but my sleeves turned out too short for my liking. I would do 27 cast-on stitches instead of 23, and then do about 26-27 rows instead of 24. So only slightly longer and wider, but it will make all the difference. I would only recommend this if you have longer arms. 3) For the cuffs of the sleeves. I freestyled a lot of this cardigan, and the cuffs were one part I did. Hers was too loose for me, so I basically just did a bit more decreasing. In the end- if I remember correctly- my cuffs were 13 stitches all around. This fits perfectly for me. 4) Okay, so this is REALLY STUPID on my part, I am just adding to make sure no one else makes the same mistake. So, at 13:50, she says 'about 8 inches'. She tells you to cast on 20 stitches- which I did. After crocheting said panel, mine ended up only being about 9 inches wide, which made sense to me. Except I thought she meant WIDTH. In reality, she was talking about the height of the panel. The WIDTH should have been 13 inches wide. This was mostly a stupid mistake on my part- I just got confused. So this goes back to my point of using her inches guide instead of the stitches. I needed way more stitches than her to get to the desired 13 inches she stated. So yeah, check the 'inches' not 'stitches'. 5) My MAIN point. In the front panel section of the video, she tells you that you should stop decreasing about halfway through. 15:30 . So she tells us to stop decreasing, and just finish it with normal rows. Which I of course did. DON'T do this, just keep decreasing. Please. Doing the normal rows made it look so stupid I can't even tell you. It was all bent and just looked really weird. It had a dip in the middle and just didn't look great. I would STRONGLY recommend just keep decreasing to get that 'wide V-neck' she talks about. 6) She tells you to make your front panels 13 inches wide- which I did. I ended up making an extra piece and sewing it onto my 9-inch front panels. *Point 4* So then it was 13 inches. I also got a bit confused here as well. She ends up sewing quite a bit into the cardigan because her front panels were too big. Obviously, mine ended up being 13 inches, which was too big as well. I will add all the measurements I would recommend at the bottom of this comment. 7) I didn't make any mistakes in the assembly, but just wanted to warn everyone to be REALLY CAREFUL on which ways your section is. Think it over a hundred times before actually sewing, please. It is really easy to mistake the 'nice side' for the 'bad side'. Just be cautious! 8) I would stick with bright colours for this project. As I already stated, I did mine in beige colours (still colour blocking) because it is my favourite colour. It just didn't have the same effect, however. I would stick with the colours she used- no doubt I am probably the only person that would ever decide to do it in beige haha. ADAPTATIONS I WOULD RECCOMEND (THE INCHES) Sleeves- I would cast on 27 stitches, and do 27-28 rows. 9 inches wide. I wouldn't give you an exact size for the length. Put it on your arm, allowing 2 inches for the cuff, and just make sure that the sleeves are about 2 inches above your elbow when bent. If it is below your elbow, keep going for a bit. Sleeve cuff- Would recommend ending up with 13 stitches, and just going around until the correct size is found, for you! I would just do 5 rows of the 13 stitches. This worked out perfectly for me! Front panels- I would aim for 11.5 inches wide. I don't exactly know how many stitches this is, but you can just measure if you decide to use my advice. For the first section (pink) I would still go with the 8 inches tall she recommended. I would go with 19.5 inches tall (in total including pink and purple sections.) This will work out perfectly! Back panel- 26 inches wide. This for me was about 48 stitches if I remember correctly- please double check when you are actually doing it. Again why I recommend following inches, not stitches. I would again make this 19.5 inches tall. The pink will be 8 inches tall- just like the front panel. Ribbing- I made mine the same as hers, just stretched it to give that 'sinched look. I can't give you reccomendations on this. I would just go with the 54 inches she reccomends, though, if you don't want to be sinched. I ended up with about 46 inches for mine. So yeah, that's what I recommend. I really hope this helps! Let me know if anyone has any questions and I will happily answer them!!

[@catschamomile298]

Thank you so much for the advice! This is my first crochet project, I just started on the sleeves and was a little worried about adding extra stiches because I did not have the correct width. And since I also have longer arms your comment is super helpful, I saved it for later reference. I do have a question and would appreciate your thoughts, I was on the 6 row of my first sleeve and when folded open it looked like a circle, the radius at my first row was a LOT smaller then the radius of my 6th row. Compared to the straight version she has at 7:13. I think it's because I started too tight and went looser as I moved along? Any advice on keeping a steady stitch? Or am I doing something else wrong? Thank you so much

[@aleshatoora]

@@catschamomile298 You are totally welcome for the advice!! Congratulations on taking on such a big project for your first one!! Don't be worried about adding extra stitches! If anything is too long, you can always just stitch it further into the jacket when you are putting it all together! I am glad I could help with the longer sleeves. I usually like my sleeves to hand over my hands a bit, but hers only went above my wrist. I knew more people would have the same problem as me! Okay, to answer your question. You are TOTALLY fine. The radius of your 6th row SHOULD be larger. It shouldn't - however - KEEP getting larger. It shouldn't end up with one large end and the other tiny. Like a cone. It should start off small, and then basically be a straight tube. It is okay if it has some shape to it. So don't worry, just keep going! Think about it, the design is going for a baggy look, you need it to be wide for it to be baggy. It is because of the looseness of your stitches, the first ones always tend to be REALLY tight. Just make sure you do it exactly the same on the other sleeve so it looks even. Just keep going and it will turn into the straight tube she has. Think about it, the smaler bit will be inserted into the jacket in the assembly, so you won't even be able to tell! In the future, when making the front and back panels, make sure to make your chain AS LOOSE AS POSSIBLE. Even if you think you are doing the loose, it always ends up being tighter. Hope this helped!! The advice about keeping a steady stitch: It is practically impossible to make your first stitches as loose as the later ones. The first ones will always be tighter, which is why the first row is always hard to do. You can't change that. Just go with the flow honestly! You are definitely not doing anything wrong. Again, my only advice is that you chain as loose as possible at the start.! If you need any more help, you can message me on here, or on my Instagram @alesha_toora if you need to send pictures!! Thank you for taking my advice, glad I could help you. Hope all goes well!!

[@catschamomile298]

@@aleshatoora That really helped! Sadly I had already pulled everything and started over. But now I can just continue without concern because I had the same thing happen again. But it did indeed go straight the further I went. I will send you on Instagram if I need any more help(which I will very likely need hahaha). Thank you so much^^

[@aleshatoora]

@@catschamomile298 HAHHA, it’s good to start fresh sometimes, everything happens for a reason!! I will hope to hear from you!

[@aleshatoora]

@Black Lily you are so welcome, glad i could help!!

[@arielmarvin4803]

i honestly love the fact you didn't use the proper terms I feel like I understand whats going on so much more

[@pinkpeachblossom]

YES it is so much easier for beginners (like me lol) to understand

[@MaishYeol]

same!!!

[@IssTheluckiest]

Same, whenever I tried to watch a different tutorial, it was like they're speaking in another language.

[@yourefalse8089]

rightttt

[@poucamille9647]

Yeah, for my part, i just speak english at school, and I absolutely could not have followed it in technical terms, hehe. So... i'm quite grateful.

[@DawnEdwards6267]

Congratulations!! I for one have been crocheting now for 51 years. I started when I was 9 years old!! You did great! I love your sweater and my Grand Daughter would love it! Fantastic job!

[@KimDave]

this was so soothing to watch. I can't knit or crochet but this turned so cool I'm feeling inspired

[@rdg0722]

You should definitely learn! Knitting and crocheting changed my life, and you can make absolutely anything with it!

[@aspisarma5779]

Hiiii I didn't expect you to be here

[@okashi657]

Me too!

[@twig5730]

same

[@evelinastrangate765]

@@rdg0722 Totally agree to this.

[@jaistashu1560]

I was today years old when I saw your "knitting" hack of crocheting a waistcoat stitch. My entire world view has changed, and I'm starting to think that I _didn't_ need to spend _months_ knitting a sweater for myself... Very helpful video! Thank you for making it!

[@emilytruong3628]

If you still can’t find super chunky yarn, double up on yarn that’s a little thinner! I’ve done that for a couple sweaters when I couldn’t find affordable super chunky yarn in store and definitely recommend it!

[@Renee_Crochet]

Excellent tip Gold star for the day🌟

[@abcnu9711]

Hundred percent back this! Also if you want chunky yarn to be a bit tighter (if you think your work looks too loose), drop a needle size or two! Still follow your pattern and it would look a bit smaller and give tighter stitches!

[@danielazaes7484]

could even twirl different colors for a cool effect

[@tofu.juice69]

oh also if you were struggling to double to yarn like me grab an end from inside of yarn spool and then from the outside then tie the ends together and you can start!

[@깡놀-f3t]

I reaaly wish I could know how thick the yarn is...(in millimeters)

[@andromedasgalaxy2611]

Just finished this pattern and it turned out great! It's super cozy and chunky and overall super pretty...Just a heads up for people choosing to pursue this project; ---- 1. Buy about 8-9 Skeins of yarn if using size 6 yarn; I had to go back to Hobby Lobby a few times to finish this project because I kept running out of yarn. In the end, I used about 8.5 skeins. (I should also mention that I did this project in all one color [blush pink, if anyone was wondering], so I don't know how many skeins-per-color one would need if doing this sweater like the one in the video). 2. Use loose stitches; I actually had to redo an arm towards the beginning because I had made it waaaaaay to tight and it would barely move. I would recommend gently tugging at each crochet with your hook before finishing it with the last yarn over...this will make your stitches looser and more fluffy! 3. Keep measuring your piece against your body! Throughout the whole project, I tried on the sleeves and roughly held the pieces up to my body to make sure that it fell where I wanted and I made adjustments as needed. 4. Find and read Alesha Toora's comment in this section! They gave great measurement recommendations and tips for creating a proportional project. 5. Don't be afraid to unravel!!! I redid multiple sections of this project from the bottom up because I realized that they were too big/small/tight etc. It's much better to redo and get a better end result than finish and have regrets over what you did. (Besides, if you do have to remake anything, it presents a super great opportunity for binge-watching a show while you're at it. I worked my way through the first few seasons of Supernatural while making this!) ---- This was an amazing pattern and (as a semi-beginner crochet-er, at a couple months) it was easy to follow and gave amazing results. I'm excited to see more from this channel as time goes on :)

[@auggie_on_paws]

First off, just thank you for this because I was trying to determine if I'd be able to do this or not lmao. Second, THANK YOU for the amount of yarn skeins recommended. I have no idea how much I'd need so seriously thank you lol

[@thatbandnerd4887]

Girl (or guy I don’t discriminate lol) I can’t thank you enough for the honest help! I was skeptical of whether or not I wanted to try this project out but you just convinced me!!

[@andromedasgalaxy2611]

@@thatbandnerd4887 awesome!!

[@melinoess]

do you happen to remember some of those measuring tips? I cant seem to find the comment you talked about 😭 but I would like to make this sweater in a larger size

[@curtngn165]

heres a tip! if you want looser stitches use a larger hook. i had to learn this the hard way lol

[@ingridmatthews6627]

The 'Braid looking things" are called "posts". :D As a crochet teacher and designer myself, you did this replica *incredibly* well. Bravo. So well done.

[@kirrilalia]

omg thank you so much!! 💜

[@sharon8458]

Hey sorry to ask you, but do you know any replacements for double crochet because I hate how double crochet looks but it is more flowy. Do you have any ideas for a replacement?? Sorry for asking.

[@ingridmatthews6627]

@@sharon8458 look up half double crochet. It's a more solid looking Stitch but not as stiff as a single crochet.

[@sharon8458]

@@ingridmatthews6627 thx

[@abhilashagupta1722]

Hey mam..can u plz help me with size..I want to make this for L

[@crochet_mind]

Also I love how you include you mistakes even if they are just minor ones, it really helps other crocheters to know it’s ok to make mistakes and there are ways to fix them!

[@Heyyy630]

Yes!! I think it will be helpful!

[@daywitchdia5573]

Thanks for helping me be less scared to make a sweater. The mistakes you made are totally things I would do and your sweater still looks AMAZING

[@kirrilalia]

ahhhh of course!! 💕💕

[@8hackneys]

after watching literally so many tutorials on how to crochet sweaters bc i had done the main body part with no pattern but then realised i had no idea how to make a sleeve, your tutorial was the only one that helped me make the sleeves. thank you!

[@headlockmeleeknow3611]

Why am i watching this when i don’t even know how to crochet🗿 anyway that look so pretty

[@kirrilalia]

try it, it’s worth it 😆

[@aur9035]

@@kirrilalia should i really?

[@sugarmiilk1250]

@@aur9035 it’s rlly fun once you get the hang of it, I’m not the person u asked but I’d say go for it!

[@hxnxnxx]

@@aur9035 yes and its so therapeutic once you start and learn it trust me😌

[@alyssarose2818]

Lmao, it looks fun, but I don’t have the patience for it, I’ll stick to sewing 💀 also, love the pfp and username.

[@studywithlilly_]

I watched this video a few months after it was uploaded and I have not stopped thinking about this cardigan since! watching this video actually inspired me to learn to crochet and I think it's about time for me to try recreating this sweater after so long!

[@cassidymagyar9899]

Not me just finishing the Harry styles cardigan and starting this 😅

[@PjMadnessJ]

I'm almost half way through my Harry Styles cardigan and trying to resist the urge to buy yarn for this sweater 😅

[@TheEbonySaint]

you'll have some very trendy pieces at least cx

[@celestialcressy]

my harry cardi took a month to make so idk if i can commit to a new project again soon 😆✨

[@fatimarahman2794]

Yeah I'm procrastinating with my Harry styles cardigan and I'm about to start this...

[@jacy9338]

im still in the middle of mine and want to skip to this now lol

[@mackenzijohnston7163]

Hi all! So I just finished making this sweater as a Christmas gift. I sized it up to a mens large. What a project! It came out amazing. One tip I have for you wonderful people is when doing the button band, make the first row closer to the edge of the front panel than you think. I left a solid 1/4” of space and now that little bit of front panel wants to stick out from under the button band. Also - try to keep your tension very consistent while doing the sleeves! My sleeves had quite a difference in puffiness since I crocheted one a lot tighter than the other… oops! Overall, this is an amazing video and I love the fact that you left the mistakes in so I could learn from them. One comment I have is that I wish there was a little more instruction on how to attach the bottom ribbing to the sweater - I kind of had to guess and I think I messed it up a little. I didn’t understand whether the decreased stitches were on the ribbing band or on the sweater. I did the decreased stitches on the ribbing band and it came out a little weird! But barely noticeable! (I also did this because I wanted my sweater to have that cinched look). Anyway, thanks for your instruction!

[@hilinaalvarez3278]

Awweee what a cute xmas gift

[@brittmarie9911]

HOW LONG WERE YOUR SLEEVES 😭

[@someone-k1j]

@@hilinaalvarez3278 Yep I wish someone would make this for me😅

[@paperdoll_z]

oh my god I work at Michaels and that part about us never knowing when things come in shipment, I'm so sorry we hate it too lmao

[@kirrilalia]

omggg you guys struggle too 😆

[@ellagrace9326]

please dont use God's name in vain. Instead say oh my gosh, its much better and will probably make Him more happy!

[@paperdoll_z]

@@ellagrace9326 thank you for the suggestion! I actually choose to use God instead of "gosh" because I feel like it aligns more with my personal religious beliefs

[@danitd7844]

@@ellagrace9326 actually, using God's name in vain is more like justifying violence, hatred, or discrimination in His name. saying "oh my god" really isn't as bad as people say it is

[@Quasey]

sameeeee its like corporate rolls some dice to figure out what to send in ship

[@bananajoe650]

Crochet tutorials don’t understand that instructions from a voiceover is so effective. Thank you SO much, your easy-to-understand tutorial made me subscribe

[@mckmoody6668]

Shit this isn't even intended to be a tutorial, yet you explain better than any other crochet tutorials -

[@ikramdouali5422]

Frr

[@amycarr7363]

I know right Im starting to wish that she starts doing even more crochet stuff just so i can make it too

[@okaminess]

🧶 knitting.

[@Isadora764]

your voice is so smooth I could hear you talking forever

[@kirrilalia]

🥺🥺💜

[@avaaaaaaaa]

2:13 👹

[@Ale_in_wanderland]

I seriously saw this design on Pinterest and then when I typed in chunky crochet sweater you came up! I LOVE how it came out. And your mistakes were beautiful mistakes. I’m new in the crochet world. And a lot of things and terms sound intimidating but you explained it with such ease! Thank you for this post. I def subscribed.

[@yuluvme]

The cardigan came out super cute!! You are my crochet sister I freestyle everything and hardly measure, then I wonder why I’m having such a hard time throughout my projects lol it just makes the end result all the more better.

[@kirrilalia]

yesss omg i relate to that so much!! 💕

[@labibakhan1452]

Exactly !! Me while crocheting if any mistakes - *How would they know?* If it's for yourself, mistakes doesn't matter!!! The one one thing I learned during my crochet journey, While I was being conscious of the mistakes i made in the projects, Nobody could even tell. Nobody's gonna know unless he/she is a crocheter. So be proud, and the fact that you drafted it out all by yourself and went along the way. is pretty amazing!!

[@Solarpower345]

If you guys ended up deciding to use the exact same yarn (as I did), I’d recommend getting one extra skein of lavender yarn. The pink yarn kirrilalia uses is also “think pink” from loops and threads’ charisma line, not the pink from the lush alpaca line.

[@gretaramirez692]

Is the think pink same size as the other ones? :)

[@Solarpower345]

@@gretaramirez692 it’s a size 5 and the others are a 6 but you won’t be able to tell the difference. After completing the cardigan I’d say to find a different brand of yarn though. The colors are nice but the quality of the yarn is terrible especially for the price. The alpaca fibers are super short so the cardigan has shed out all of the fibers like a dog blowing out its coat in the summer. Whatever you wear gets covered in alpaca. The yarn is also not as soft as it feels before being crocheted/ knitted.

[@gretaramirez692]

@@Solarpower345 Oh, okay thanks. :) And i agree with you that the yarns are kinda expensive, especially if that's the quality of them. :/

[@rebekka54]

How much of each yarn did you use?

[@Solarpower345]

@@rebekka54 I used the exact number of skeins she mentions in the drop down description plus an extra skein of lavender.

[@teatime5370]

this is quite literally the best video for this I have ever seen. I have been looking at making a chunky sweater for myself for so long because I love hopes products, but there is no way I can afford one. I haven't been able to crochet or even finger knit like I used to because of life and whatnot. I think you have sparked something in me again my friend so I thank you!

[@alaahatem6865]

I’ve watched a lot of crochet tutorials and yours is still my favorite, I still come back here for reference when I’m working on any similar project. You are amazing!!

[@Sarah-bw8tm]

An easy fix for narrowing the v-neck would be to decrease on every other row instead of every row. This is insanely impressive!

[@musicaltrash4113]

Oh my god. This is the prettiest piece of clothes Ive ever seen. You are so talented, I can hardly crochet a ball, you made whole sweater. So incredible, I really admire you a lot, I would give up in 13 minutes. Instant subscribe.

[@robeywaff]

Thank you so much for this video! This tutorial gave me the tools and confidence to alter a sweater pattern that I was working on to be exactly what I wanted! I came back to this video again and again throughout this project. Thanks for showing how you problem solve and figure things out - not only do I now have a cardigan I love but I also have a much better sense of how to design and alter crocheted clothing.

[@isabelladuretto9162]

my home page blessed me today, this is beautiful thank you!

[@kirrilalia]

🥺💕

[@SieSie.]

This colour block sweater is absolutely gorgeous, and you should be SO PROUD of yourself to have made up this design and for it to have come out this immaculate! Picked up this new skill of crochet during lockdown and I CANNOT wait to attempt this sweater and hopefully have something beautiful to wear on the weekends by the end of it.

[@bea-le2rw]

this is seriously so impressive. if it was primary colors instead of the pastels i think i’d actually sell my soul for one of these

[@mcallow]

Somehow, this video got on my recommendations page, and I liked this sweater so much that I learned to crochet. And today I finally finished this project and I really like the result

[@julianfantasia9033]

"There was a step at the beginning that would have taken the pressure off me to do something very time consuming that I had never done before, but I didn't think of it until after I had done the entirety of the hard thing" Ah yes, a kindred spirit.

[@Mallowolf]

As someone who also enjoys working patterns out by themselves, it was really interesting hearing the thought process behind you decisions. Your sweater looks really cool and cozy

[@jessicacopping2724]

hi! this is adorable! im currently making a cardigan based on your harry styles one, and you have helped me fall in love with crochet!

[@kirrilalia]

omggg that’s so awesome 🥺💕

[@l.a.w.79]

I absolutely love crochet because it is very forgiving. You can make a mistake after mistake and it still comes together. I really want to make something like this. I have made a ton of scarves and hats and blankets and I really want to try a sweater. This is gorgeous!!!

[@Surimi888]

I was tripping at how knitted that waist coat stitch looks!!! So cute, awesome job!!

[@kirrilalia]

haha ikr!!

[@Aspen1.0]

I'm a complete beginner in crocheting and a lot of tutorials haven't helped me at all. I've wanted to make a sweater like this for a long time, but I have never found a video that has helped. Until I came across this video! Even though this was not a tutorial it was explained a lot better than a tutorial. thanks to this, I'm able to make a sweater. Thank you for explaining even though you didn't have too! You have gained a new subscriber and I will support you through your projects. :)

[@Deloria]

This was such a joy to watch! Thank you for taking the time to shine through your editing and production skills. This is the first crochet video I've found in a while that actually has personality lol. I loved watching this and I may even give it a try! thank you :)

[@bluemacaroons]

It looks so nice! Its also way easier to understand with you explaining the steps rather than saying the crochet terms cause I rlly don't understand them.

[@sequoiaabbott-saulteaux1376]

I love the fact that you added your mistakes! I'm a beginner at crocheting and this video has taught me so much!

[@Annafeliciano19]

this was really good. i ended up making a sweater than the cardigan but i never crocheted anything like it before but this video was very helpful. i love the way my sleeves came out. 10/10

[@theoctoberfarm]

This is awesome and everything looks so amazing! I’m ok with you making a super chunk one too. :) the only thing with that is, make sure you DO NOT USE ROVING. Chunky spun yarn is way better. I forgot the name of the channel but they made a video on why you should not use roving, especially on a sweater. Or a blanket. Within one day of wearing it your sweater will be torn up, shredding and will be super dirty. If you don’t know what roving is, it is yarn that is not spun yet. And since it isn’t spun it doesn’t have the structure that yarn does, making it basically impossible to use. It does look good for photos and for a while, but overall it’s not worth it. Roving is very expensive and it doesn’t even end up working. Sorry if you already know this, I just wanted to make sure you didn’t make any big mistakes! 🥲🥲

[@user-rc9gq1py6v]

aaaaaaaa i made a scarf using roving a few days ago! I really hope it holds up for a little bit at least, I was really proud of it!

[@Hermi0ne.Granger]

I Know this is super late but I just had to say how amazing you did and how useful this is going to be for every person who dreams to find a simple tutorial kind of thing with sharing your opinion and showing your mistakes is much better than beginner tutorials with professional crocheters seriously ❤ and yes this won't be beginner friendly for beginners but it's perfect for middle level crocheters so THANK YOU SO MUCH FROM ALL MY HEART I watched this so many times Absolutely Gorgeous on you BTW

[@lieve2430]

I tried this tutorial and really, it is the BEST. It turned out so good! I changed the colours, but omg I love it! Thank you for the tutorial, it was really clear and helped me a lot ❤️

[@babyfire361]

Hi sorry to bother you. How many yarn did you use? My guess is about 3 to 4 (300/400g) of each color. Would love to know before buying

[@twisterpepsi1803]

Thank you so much for this phenomenal tutorial! I finished this project 2 days ago with different colors and it turned out so cute and I absolutely love it so much, I couldn’t be happier I came across your page 🫶💖

[@okaokadu]

this video is extremely informative, I love how you highlighted each mistake, showing not only what you did wrong but also how it affected the future of the project and how you fixed it. Amazing and such a gorgeous result!

[@furryboi-uwu5]

I wonder were she went

[@mariananavarro4175]

ohh gurl, I've been crocheting since I was 12 and I'm now 29 and I still haven't free handed a project . Props to you. Its awesome that you just went for it. you've inspired me to get out of my own way and try.

[@yasminekayalx]

"so if i hadn't scared you away already...let's dive in" lmao please-

[@nourzakut8742]

ur literaly the only actual person who made a video that was actually helpful, im new in crochet and this helped alott, thankyouuuu

[@thirteenlets]

Soo talented ❤️❤️❤️ also loving the fact that I found a tutorial where someone actually uses the knife grip for their hook.

[@kirrilalia]

haha i’m not the only one 😆

[@keziacollins6524]

The way that I was crying as a beginner on how to do a chain and this video on how to make a SWEATER helped . Ty

[@katagrl007]

Lmao 🤣 🤧

[@SB-jx7go]

I’ve been eyeing this design for years. Years! I think I’m confident enough to try after watching this! Mine will be somewhat different but I’m so so glad you made this! I’m going to try mimicking the look of the roving by combining the strands. (I saw an easy trick for doing it on tiktok.)

[@Ina-to1uf]

i laughed so hard i cried my eyes out, the first 2:40 minutes are the BEST INTRO ON KZbin! plz wtf??? the talent??? not only are you giving us the sweater tutorial, but also a brutally funny intro! LOVE from Sweden! I will do anything for a part 2 btw, just make an intro like that with the devils horns and all haha! epic

[@mblum1611]

I had never heard of the waistcoat stitch, so thank you! I'll definitely be trying it out in the future. You've also given me the courage to try to make my own sweater, finally!

[@kirrilalia]

that’s so awesome!!

[@nigarrr_5]

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[@arpita8285]

Omg, I want it. This is gonna be my summer project. Especially because I have so many yarns but they're all different colors. But each one is not enough to make one sweater.

[@TheMimidoo]

After successfully finishing my first Harry style crochet project, I am really excited to begin this one

[@modge472]

Omg the way you explain stitching is so easy to understand. I wish I had found this video when I started crocheting instead of being confused and looking up 10 videos to understand 😭

[@davecclark]

OMgoodness!!! I am trying your pattern and I admire you for making such a cute sweater that looks pro!!! I love your patterns!!! As a 13 year old girl, I am totally into crochet and this video is perfect!!! :) You look so stylish modeling the sweater and it fits you perfectly, thank you !!!

[@dokiepkosa]

Whooooa I’m a knitter who has always wanted to get better at crochet. the waistcoat stitch is an absolute game changer! It all makes so much sense now, thank you for the video!

[@celestialcressy]

your waistcoat stitches are so cuteeee. i used them for the red panels on my harry cardigan and they were super tight and didnt look as fluffy as these 😅

[@qqayreennf]

i did not understand a single thing you said about the crocheting but i damn i was invested, love how you narrated and edited the video btw!!

[@alysonchtx]

YESSSS YOU DID THIS CARDIGAN! So happy I loved your harry styles one and I wished you did the hope macaulay one yayyyyyy

[@kirrilalia]

AHH YAYAYAY 💕

[@nigarrr_5]

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[@knitchute6212]

Thank you SO MUCH for this video. I had no idea there was a stitch that looked like you knitted it. I have been using backloop single crochets, trying to make a 'knit look' cardigan, but yours literally looks like the real thing. I also love that it's chunky! I am going to try making this myself!!

[@helsing_surrealism]

wait how many skeins of yarn did u use for each color, I'm really wanting to make this-

[@lunaainsworth]

I was wondering this too, but then I checked her description box and she put all the info there. I think she used 10 skeins in total and she put the different colors of each skein in the description as well. If you choose to use the same colors. anyway, just thought I’d mention it! ✨

[@helsing_surrealism]

@@lunaainsworth alright thanks !!

[@angelinamcgilton]

I want to make this

[@nigarrr_5]

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[@maryemamami378]

@@nigarrr_5 1

[@serenscrochet3366]

this got me into crocheting im so grateful for you ive been crocheting for a year now and i would never go back

[@meleastokes7839]

Hi! idk if anyone will read this but I wouldn't recommend making the super chunky sweater! The super chunky sweater is cute however, it is made out of merino roving. For those who do not know, merino roving is what gives those chunky sweaters that glorious texture but the roving itself is not a very structured fiber-wise. Meaning, after you are finished making the sweater, it is most likely going to fall apart or mat up after a couple of uses/weeks and it definitely will get after you wash it. If anyone is interested in learning about this further, I recommend watching the KZbin video "Why you shouldn't knit that chunky roving blanket you saw on Pinterest" by the The Woolery at this link :) : kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqPSlp94Z9qqrpY Side note: loved the video! as a fellow crochet-er I couldn't have made a dadgum sweater w/o a pattern so props to you my dude :)

[@angii4818]

thanks for the advice

[@meleastokes7839]

@Josie Cunningham yes, I agree with you. I think the yarn used in this video was fine. I was referencing to what was said at the timestamp 2:22, where she said that she wanted to make the super chunky sweaters. Which I believe are made with roving. Sorry that I wasn’t super clear on which sweater I was talking about!

[@jessicamena3320]

Hi fellow crocheters here, I'm not really familiar with merino roving I've heard on many comment sections that you shouldn't use merino roving but no one really has explained why besides the fact that there is no structure to it and it falls apart easily so if you don't mind me asking but what is it used for what is its purpose if it falls apart so easily because I've seen some videos where the girls just pull it right apart and then there's the headache of not crocheting too tight or pulling on it because it will break

[@kindredspirit-silentvlogs]

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[@Ofcza]

Hey! I agree with you. I mean it's always worth trying to make things but this yarn is tricky to connect (falling apart is an issue) and also super expensive and also super hot (but not good for winter due to wind going through sweater's holes) and the jumper came out very heavy (we talking kilos) and basically uncomfortable. That's my experience from recreating the jumper. Good luck to anyone else though! :)

[@mog-gyveroneill2500]

You are awesome...I love crocheting, and what makes crochet better than knitting(in my book anyway)is that you can easily unravel it after making a mistake without a mega meltdown!

[@JustMe-cs4fo]

OMG YOU MADE THAT SO GOOD IT'S PERFECT UR SO TALENTED

[@Your_L3sbian]

Crocheter here! Finished the cardigan and it came out AMAZING AHHHH, I can’t tell you how much I love it! The video was very clear on instructions, for the waist coat stich, single crochet at the start of the row then waist coat stich all the way, when you get to the end do a single crochet in the last braid, but ofc what ever works for you!

[@syschinesubbie]

My mother enjoys crochet and has problems getting yarns she wants at good prices especially here in Canada. Shipping costs often make any deals mute points for the deals your supposed to be getting. I love how you seen beautiful sweater designs that you can't afford and decide your going to tackle making your own. Wish I had one to lounge around my appartment with but ashamed to phone mom and ask her to make me one. Good on you, keep creative

[@honkamgay9532]

I’m so glad you didn’t go for the chunky wool, don’t ever crochet/knit with that! It gets super messed up really quickly and is practically impossible to wash. It also goes all over your clothes and leaves lints everywhere.

[@LawnOrnament]

It does shed sooo so bad. I made a blanket with it once and just had to throw it away bc it shed more that our cat and dog combined.

[@LiptonTea34]

@@LawnOrnament Yikes

[@asmallpotato932]

Yep 100% this! Using just roving (i.e. yarn before it's twisted) is a disaster as it has no structural integrity and will just fall apart over time. Pinterest and Instagram pics of extra chunky blankets etc look lovely, but they won't last at all (and ultimately you've spent like 300 pounds on what becomes essentially a huge lint ball :( ) Alternatively you could also spin your own bulky wool yarn or hold multiple yarns together to get a similar look

[@brandyfc3166]

@@asmallpotato932 same here. I picked up a literal garbage bag just stuffed with a popular roving yarn that is sold as #4/worsted. Close to 50 full skeins. Made a blanket just to use it. It's warm and lovely and pills the moment you look at it.

[@fayesaeteurn8209]

I watched some of your earlier videos and then some of your latest ones and can't help but feel so proud of you seeing how much you've grown . Your so creative and so goofy . Thanks for sharing your videos keep up the good work

[@sporcu1175]

I think your sweater looks better than the original! I can’t imagine how long this took. If people buy that sweater for 300 dollars then you could sell yours for 300 too! Amazing work you are so inspiring!

[@sharonkelso5994]

I love that you show your mistakes and the creative ways you figured out how to make it work. Thanks for sharing!

[@asiaaye2484]

It’s official I’m nicknaming you the crochet 🧶 queen 👑

[@aliceyabusame9926]

You have no idea how many times I’ve watched this, it’s so mesmerizing

[@abs7269]

THIS IS SOOO GOOD!!!!!!! I ain't any profession but you have some skills. I'm a 12 year-old that crochets every since I was 5. This came up on my KZbin recommendations and I'm happy I watched it.

[@rosesmith3694]

You did such an amazing job! I definitely want to look into this project. I love Hope's work and I think you did a great job of giving her credit for this beautiful design. Mistakes just give it character and plus, nobody is gonna know, how would they know?

[@pug4pres]

I love listening to you, your personality is so fun and your voice sounds nice^^

[@kaylenalex6982]

this video is ridiculously well done and the skill it takes to map out a complex pattern in ur head as u go and it come out as good as it did…amazing

[@Blackmixdwitblack]

I just started crocheting yesterday but I can’t wait to get this good

[@ashlyntaylor797]

the fact you made this look so incredibly easy......wowza

[@chefskiss3106]

WAIT WAIT WAIT this is IMPOSSIBLE UR SOOO GOOD AND ITS SO CUTE ✨

[@kirrilalia]

awww ty 😭💕

[@liliumtigrinum6537]

This is so thorough and well explained. I've been wanting to crochet a sweater similar to this forever and it's been so daunting, this makes me excited to work on it again

[@shaymaa5347]

GIRLL ur SOO CREATIVE i can'tttt, i wanna do this sweater soo bad but a lazy girl lol, every time i start Crocheting something i give up even before half a way, i'm just too lazy to compelete anything lololl

[@yeoniedollie]

2:12 you spoke so well the caption caught it all! I love this part so much haha

[@eunoiaaaaaa]

that sweater is so cute, you're so talented

[@namotori]

Hello Kir, I hope you're doing well. I want you to know that this video is the reason I started crocheting three years ago. It is such a wild run, oh to look back on those three yeas and what I went through. At the time I first watched this video I had never picked up a hook and yarn before. I bought one light blue ball and dark blue ball and a 3 mlm hook. I had no idea what I was doing and nothing I tired worked out, but I kept trying. Now I can safely say I cam capable of doing anything that comes to mind (except for amigurumi, I could never hahahahaha) and it is bittersweet to watch this video after such a long journey. So many drastic changes happened in my life, from family issues to migrating across the globe to wars happening in my homeland. In the past three years I went through much more things than the 16 year before it hahahahaha. Watching this video, I can only think of my 16 year old self on her bed, under the covers, at the dead of the night, watching this video to get her mind off of things. Dreaming that one day I will make this exact project and wear it with pride. Unfortunately, I have yet to make it. I have yet to leave the survival mode, go on a shopping spree and buy all the pretty, chunky yarn I wish to make this jacket of. One day it will happen, and maybe that day I will be happy, full of pride of myself for hanging through everything. I might cry for what I lost, or not mind. I don't know. For now I will continue surviving, and maybe pursue living. Until that day comes. Peace be upon you.

[@isthatachicken]

"single crochet's cousin" ,I like that🤭 you did really well, especially because you persisted👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@fraggyDendron]

girl, you just changed my life with this waistcoat stitch. 🥰❤

[@bea218]

Yours actually look better than the knitted one on the website 🥰

[@Tari012]

I kinda agree but don't agree sorry no mean to offend you 😅

[@-cry-5830]

I literally cannot tell the difference between the real product and your version. You got skills

[@ranphoe9223]

AAAAAA I HAVE ZERO(0) EXPERIENCE IN CROCHETING BUT THIS MADE ME WANT TO LEARN ITTTTT HOPEFULLY I COULD DURING MY BREAK😭😭 ANYWAY RLLY LOVED HOW YOU MADE IT🥰❤️ BAHAHAA

[@kirrilalia]

AHH YESS YOU TOTALLY SHOULD

[@nicolelynch7081]

Miss girl, I’m trying to learn how to crochet (like literally just started) and I’ve watched so many videos and read so many articles, and you are the only person who successfully taught me how to do the single crochet stitch. Literally tried and failed so many times, and then I saw you do it one time and immediately got it💀

[@nicolelynch7081]

Anyways thank you lol, also the sweater looks beautiful

[@SieSie.]

haha thats awesome! How's it going?

[@nicolelynch7081]

@@SieSie. I’m still pretty bad at it lmao but I learned how to crochet bracelets so that’s fun!

[@SieSie.]

@@nicolelynch7081 wow! Thats amazing :D I made a cute neopoliten scarf and im lovin' it

[@mossmushroomasmr5441]

Can't wait to try this! I just ordered the yarn, so I'll probably get started next week. If you don't mind me asking, how long did it take you?

[@babyfire361]

How did it turn out? And how much yarn did you end up using?

[@leenajean706]

I learned to crochet watching your video yet beforehand I watched 10 beginner videos that did not help. Thank you so much for this project it taught me so much!!