This is my second garment that I have ever made! I am honored Natalie selected me to test her pattern.

I followed the pattern directions exactly except I made my Chevron Dip slightly shorter since I have a short torso. I only did 43 rows instead of the suggested 49 rows. I wanted a slightly stronger shoulder seam so I crocheted 16 half double crochets along where the shoulder seam is supposed to be. I then mattress stitched the shoulder together.

Seaming method: I used the mattress stitch which when done correctly can create a very clean and invisible seam on the “right side”. To do the mattress stitch you need to turn your garment inside out for best results. For a helpful video and tutorial check out this website: https://hearthookhome.com/sew-crochet-pieces-together-usi...

08-2018

I entered this into the 2018 Kutztown Fair and I won 1st place!!