Kid Swim Cover pattern req.

On Sat, 15 Apr 2006 18:14:13 GMT, "Bryan" spewed forth :

Start with a basic sweater pattern and knit until you're sick of it?

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Knit? Crochet? Sewn? Me, I'd just modify any ole' kids sweater pattern, make the neck bigger, make it short or cap sleeved, and just increase the length, ending in a seed/moss or garter couple of rolls rather than a 'band'. HTH, Noreen

ROWS, not rolls, geez! Noreen ;)

Oopps, sorry Crochet, I can't knit or sew! :)

Hi Bryan,

Have you checked out the LionBrand website, there are poncho and sweater patterns that you may be able to use.

Hugs,

Nora

Bryan,

Just checked the Coats and Clark and here's a hooded top that you may be able to do.

Nora

Hi Bryan

I think a long t-shirt style with a larger neck than normal, perhaps

3/4 sleeves might be an option if you want it to keep her warm. I think this would be a great project for the dishcloth-type cotton; quick but a nice crunchy cotton finish (Bernat Handicrafter Cotton in the bright colours would be my choice). Acrylic won't absorb water well so she'll still be wet underneath the shirt.

If you don't have a pattern, why not make a boatneck pullover? I've done quick-and-dirty sweaters like it....crochet two rectangles for front and back ( I repeated rows of hdc with different coloured stripes). Length would be shoulder to knee, for width allow plenty of ease for pulling over sticky wet little ones. Joint the sides and shoulders, leaving room for a boatneck and loose sleeves. Perhaps leave slits at the lower hem for walking ease. What I did was crochet in the round around the armholes without decreasing and just made tubes for sleeves. The boatneck was wider than a usual round neck, but only needed a quick sc trim rather than any shaping.

HTH Michelle

Thanks ya'all, I'll look at some sweater & poncho patterns. I'm sure I can find something, and modify if I need to :-)

Thanks Bryan