In my last blog I mention the crochet along I got involved with on www.ravelry.com and www.lionsbrand.com .  Well, the jacket is finished and looks great.  I used a beautiful yarn by Nashua Handknits called "Ivy" in a blue teal.  It's an alpaca/merino blend and has small silver threads throughout.  I used some fancy silver buttons on the jacket to dress it up a bit.  The sleeves are 3/4 length and the jacket is hip length.  I made it in a size Medium and Gwynn modeled it for the website.  The...
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