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If, my previous post on Crochet Shorts for men tickled your fancy, then this crochet Body suit would take it even further.
Described by the same Etsy artist who brought you those shorts, this body suit:
“Body-suit, jump-suit, “ONESIE”–call it what you will, this is a full body sweater made from recycled vintage crochets and custom fit to your body!!!”
I have several words that come to mind when I see this, none of them, polite enough to print.
Get this one here: Etsy shop for Crochet Body Suit
Scandinavia is known for its sweaters, which usually include colorwork and are worked in muted colors of wool yarn. They’re nothing if not traditional, so giving that garment a modern twist is a fun approach.
Marita Clementz said in her book Knit Modern Scandi Sweaters that she wanted bolder, more colorful designs inspired by nature.
The book opens with a brief overview of needed supplies (plus the yarn she used to make her sweaters, which may be difficult to find in other countries), a discussion of yarn weigh, increasing or decreasing evenly across a project, color dominance, sizing and ease and general sweater construction. All of the garments are worked in the round from the top down, and several include short rows at the neck. She also talks about reading and adjusting charts.
The patterns follow, with lots of pictures and a large copy of the chart. Some of my favorites include Anemone, covered all over with large flowers that remind me of the 1960s; Lofoten, which features colorwork diamonds and is shown in three different colorways with three neckline options; and the cheerful zig-zagged Svalbard, inspired by the mountains and midnight sun of the island of Spitsbergen. I’m not finding the book on Ravelry as I write this but you can see some of the patterns in the preview on Amazon, linked above or the publisher’s website, linked below.
There are lots of floral motifs and geometric designs, and the patterns don’t do a ton of hand holding, so it would be good if you’ve knit a few sweaters before you try these. The skill ratings are on a scale of one to five: six are rated three, four are four and two are level five. (None are rated one or two.)
All the designs have seven sizes, which range in chest circumference from 34 to 53 inches, or 85 to 133 cm. Garments are shown on young adults and men and women (all the author’s family I think).
This book is a lot of fun if you like bold, colorful designs and cozy sweaters with a Scandinavian flair.
About the book: 128 pages, paperback, 12 patterns. Published 2025 by David & Charles. Suggested retail price $24.99.
Why?
HAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAH…no
Howard Wolowitz!
I would love to make these do you sell the pattern?
Kym Green
I have a friend in fashion I will make a black one with small purple zig zags for… should you be gracious enough to share/let me buy the pattern.
all I could think of was “you better wear something under that thing or you’re gonna get chafing in places I’d rather not think about, then “whatever happened to ‘regretsy?'”
i know guys in the DesertFesty scene that would kill for that outfit!
I love this. Would love the pattern . Please
It’s my husband’s birthday and I’m trying to get someone to make this for him. It would be the gift that keeps on giving.
To me.
In laughs.
Makes Me want to learn how to crochet. My man will look hot in it
If I wore that anywhere in New Mexico, even in a Santa Fe gay bar, I wouldn’t live more than 15 seconds. And I would deserve to die. More to the point, I would want to die.
I love it..I have to admit. I would love to see tom Brady wear it
I would really love to have the pattern for this!!!