I always wanted to have a rainbow-colored piece of outfit since childhood but somehow, I never got one. Rainbow colors symbolize ‘happiness’ in me, giving many creative ideas the same feeling whenever I saw crayons, art materials, and anything that is colorful.
Colors give me life. And my life is truly colorful!
For the sake of satisfying my childhood dream, and to keep me busy this winter season, not to mention I need something that will keep me warm and look cute, I decided to use my crocheting skills at work and make my own rainbow-themed crochet jumper!
I wish I finished it earlier last month for Pride Month, however, it was put on hold for a week due to my recent trip to Cairns.
I wouldn’t be showing so many details of my crocheting coz there are more detailed crocheting tutorials available on Youtube, but I decided to just use the basic crocheting single and double stitching. No fuzz!
If my calendar is right, I started this project after an afternoon shopping trip (around the 5th of June) from Spotlight Traralgon and found this gorgeous rainbow acrylic wool that is perfect for my project.
This whole bag (with 3 balls of acrylic wool, 100 grams each) costs $16.00 from Spotlight, and I grabbed 3 bags of them. Since this bag doesn’t have red shades on it, I used the old red acrylic wool I have at home.
Using the idea of a kimono pattern, I started crocheting the sleeves firsts and then work my way up to the rest of the pieces.
I have been religiously crocheting for 3 weeks and it's alright coz that’s the time the winter hits here in Victoria and it is so crazy cold to be outside. Except for that week when I am feeling so sick about it and decided to spend a week in Cairns to enjoy the tropics (the closest experience that I can have, now that I can’t still travel back to the Philippines).
After a week of a tropical vacation, I didn’t waste any time and got back to my crocheting project coz I don’t want that mojo to fly out.
Overall, I managed to consume 10 balls of acrylic wool (100 grams each).
Even my cat loves my jumper, and we always had an argument whenever her claws get stuck in them!
RESULT!
And here’s my rainbow-themed crocheted jumper!
Ohh my heart is leaping with joy after I finally finished it and started enjoying wearing it. Even my Australian Grandma is truly impressed with my work. She even suggested that I should make a few pieces and (maybe) sell them online.
Yeah maybe. I’ll consider it. But for now, I am so happy just having a bespoke jumper.
This is considered couture!
This jumper screams COLOR! The Winter season is an opportunity to wear bright colors.
This crocheted jumper gives me that warmth that I needed this winter, and I can wear it as a dress, or a coat!
I’m thinking of making another version in rainbow-paster color!
What do you think of this jumper? I would like to know your thoughts below.
Cheers!
Wow wow wow!!! This is absolutely amazing. I love rainbow and you make it look super fashionable. Makes me wart to start up knitting again lol
ReplyDeleteThanks Christian! Knitting/Crocheting needs lots of patience and focus. There are many times that I feel frustrated and want to switch my attention to my other crafts, but doing so will only leads to not finishing my project. Nakakaginhawa sa pakiramdam kapag natapos mo na!
DeleteOh wow! That's really handmade?? It looks absolutely beautiful, Blair. You can launch your own line of crocheted ready-to-wear items.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ivan! Yup all handmade, muntik ng magka-kalyo mga fingers ko, LOL.
DeleteHahaha. Masasanay ka din, Blair. But seriously, I think you'll do good if you turn this into a business. You have a flair for it.
DeleteGOALS KA TALAGA GIRL!!! super love your crochet cardigan!!!! hardwork. puno ng pagmamahal!! pahiram!! hehehe!!! bagay na bagay sayo! at imsure you had a happy feeling after, nakakahappy eh
ReplyDeleteThank you po! Yes, sobrang grateful at natapos ko rin! I've been dreaming to have my own rainbow jumper kaso ang mahal kung bibilhin (at hindi ko pa bet yung quality). I'll be making more jumper but in different colors naman.
DeleteThe rainbow-theme jumper looks fantabulous! I attempted to crochet a few times but ended up not finishing them. You should totally listen to Grandma, make a few and sell them online. I've seen some of your designs and they're impressive! Hope to see more.
ReplyDeleteThis crochet jumper is considered bespoke, and I calculated my total costs and this jumper basically worth over $2000 labor-costs is more expensive!
Deletelooks like challenging to make. but it looks really good on you! will watch your tiktok. im so curious on how you did it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kat!
DeleteOoooh! Girl that is so beautiful! Make some more and sell it, Ill be your first customer.
ReplyDeleteAww, that's awesome!
DeleteYou did an amazing job. it’s so colorful and looks so cozy.
ReplyDeleteThat is super cool! I love the colors. This is a really fun piece.
ReplyDeleteThis keeps me occupied especially this winter and no where to go.
DeleteThat is so pretty! I love the bright colors and block pattern. Very nice work!
ReplyDeleteThanks Leanne! I'm surprised too with the result.
DeleteYou are so talented! Those colors are beautiful, and so is the design. That looks like something you'd find in a store.
ReplyDeleteAww thank you Kuntala!
DeleteWhat a gorgeous cozy cardigan! It makes me want to take up crocheting again and make myself some comfy sweaters :)
ReplyDeleteYes, you should! It is a fun project especially nowadays while we spend most of our time at home.
DeleteWOW this is incredible! Good for you girl! I love it!
ReplyDeleteThank you for appreciating! Should I make another one in different color-theme?
DeleteHow fun! My 12 year old taught herself to crochet. She would love to make something like this.
ReplyDeleteI find it very relaxing and keep my creative side occupied. And my cat loves the wool.
DeleteThat is super colorful. Wearing it would make anyone feel vibrant and alive.
ReplyDeleteHahaha I agree, my husband told me the same.
DeleteHow I wish, my wife has that patience to knit and come up with that kind of masterpiece. Galing!!
ReplyDeleteNeed talaga ng patience. Medyo nakakangalay rin sa kamay.
DeleteI like it so much! You are so talented! Hope to see more of your designs soon.
ReplyDeleteI have a few designs in mind, and this jumper is so perfect for this Victorian weather.
Deletelovely jacket!! how awesome you can do the crochet!! i wish I have that kind of talent too!
ReplyDeleteI learned crocheting when I was 5years old. It was an awesome hobby, and my heart beats faster whenever I'm in a wool shop!
DeleteWell, this is just BEAUTIFUL! I crochet myself, but nothing of this calibre! Well Done you talented being you!!
ReplyDeleteMy next goal is to crochet a dress for summer!
DeleteThis came out so well! Now, I want to try it!
ReplyDeleteYes you should!
DeleteI love the color combinations of your jumper. It seems a simple pattern, but all the colors work together and make it so eye-catching.
ReplyDeleteThanks dear! The yarn already got its color design so it is quite easy to crochet it.
DeleteYou're creativity and exceptional! Always on good quality and best! Excellent
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