The Knitting Fiend

 
 
Mighty Hercules,
this strong muscular hero
is a real softy.
 

I found this Phildar pattern at the French ebay site. French grandmothers must have real knitting skills to knit these for kids.

Or maybe this hand knit sweater just looks older!

That furry loop stitch is actually a bit tedious to knit. You need to hold the loops rather evenly as you form the stitches. So, unlike the ratty worn looking sweaters you can knit quickly and easily using lion brand fun fur or other novelty yarns, this one is difficult.

Is it worth the extra effort?

From Adriafil

 
My dear old granny
crochets beautiful blankets.
I wear them as capes.

Everything old is new again! I’m not sure this will keep your shoulders warm. It certainly won’t block the wind. Maybe it’s just a fashion statement?

Once again, this is from Adriafil