
They are so great for simple V-neck shirts and sweaters, or even scoop and boat neck styles. When I'm out running errands, they certainly get noticed and people will ask me about them.
I like the way the length skims along the shoulders and collar bones so that it really does help keep you a bit warmer, without overwhelming your outfit. Since it was the very first one for me to make, it automatically became "mine!" and, yes, I am using the seagull voice from Finding Nemo for that one.
Once I had a general idea of what to do with the shape and styling, I made a second one, but with a safe, neutral color of ivory. I figured if I intended to list this item, I would have a better result with colors that work with more than just a few combinations. I used my prototype to guide me for this version and tweak a few things here and there. In the end I was loving the result and was more than happy to get it up on my Etsy shop.
The profile of it alone is was so much fun. It gave anyone who wore it a nice elegant line and also became a fun shown stopper for the craft fairs I did that fall. This particular design did finally sell to someone, who later let it slip that she bought it just so she could try recreate it. Not exactly what you want to hear, because you hope that your items are going to someone to enjoy and put to use. But it did get me thinking that it may not be a bad idea to write a pattern next time I created one.
I also now have a pattern that I can put up on the Etsy shop for others who would like to make one for themselves! It's definitely a design for the more experienced crocheter, though. There are some tricks and turns that would be otherwise difficult for those just learning and still getting comfortable with basic crochet techniques. If you'd like to get your hands on this design, just click here and it will take you to the listing for the pattern. And as for the style of the ivory one, I do plan to go back and get a pattern going for that one as well.