Before felting:


I added some loops at the bottom for extra padding, here's pics of the inside and outside:


I get a kick out of how felted things look when they come out of the wash:

Here's the sleeve blocking:

I'll probably add some hooks for a strap, and a zipper or other closure later, but I'm calling it "done" for now. I skipped the embroidery, but I'd love to add some needle-felted designs at some later point.
3 comments:
Oh, that turned out beautifully! I really like how you did the stripes. Is it difficult to add a zipper to crocheted items? Do you hand sew it on or use a machine? I've never tried it but since you mention it that would be nice on a cardigan for the girls.
Oooh, how pretty! What a cool idea. And great colors. ;0)
Thanks! :) (I posted the zipper answer as a post, rather than a comment.)
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