My student Hilary took on a challenge – to crochet a sweater/jacket that looked like a tailored, professional piece, with none of the lacy, openwork bits that are so common in most crochet designs. She wanted something she would actually wear, that fit with her personal style. She found a pattern (the “Suits Me” jacket from Lily Chin’s Couture Crochet Workshop book), bought some gorgeous wool, and set to work. We’ve had a lesson several times during the course of her making it for her to check with me on the trickier bits, but she ploughed ahead herself for most of it, working carefully and conscientiously. And here is the final result!
Isn’t it stunning?? It’s the sort of thing you’d pay a fortune for in a very posh shop, except it would never fit as well or be as well-finished as this one is.
In return for using the photos, Hilary said I must include the following statement:
“…just make the point I wouldn’t have tackled it without your help, most especially with reading the pattern as well as how to do the button/hole band, blocking and seaming.” 
I’m so happy to have been a part of this beautiful project, Hilary! Well done you.
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