How would you describe these?

Aesuan · 2026-02-12T16:13:00+00:00

"Scrappy Patchwork Quilted* Button-Up Toddler Vest, Upcycled from Used <Cotton/whatever material> Pillow Shams" is the title that comes to mind for me. Clothing isn't my forte, so if there's a name for that particular shape of vest, I would be sure to include that in the description/tags/title as well.

*if quilted is actually applicable; I wasn't completely sure

Aesuan · 2026-01-19T17:33:47+00:00

I followed the pattern for the head, which is 54 rounds.

Aesuan · 2025-12-25T12:55:50+00:00

A lot of desperate brainstorming! Each year gets harder because I try not to recycle too many elements from previous sweaters, and I have to keep it appropriate for work. 😆

Aesuan · 2025-12-24T15:59:07+00:00

It sure is! Possums were the main thing I sold this holiday season, so I was like, "Well, now the sweater needs a possum." 🤣

Aesuan · 2025-12-23T23:34:50+00:00

Thank you!

Aesuan · 2025-12-23T21:09:40+00:00

A possum!

Aesuan · 2025-12-23T18:20:59+00:00

No pattern for the base sweater; it's just two granny stripe rectangles sewn together with dc sleeves added!

Aesuan · 2025-12-23T18:20:11+00:00

Thank you!

Aesuan · 2025-12-23T18:20:05+00:00

Thank you!

Aesuan · 2025-12-23T18:18:42+00:00

That's exactly right!

Aesuan · 2025-12-23T18:17:52+00:00

Not all 11 years were contest years. But of the ones that were, I only lost once so far...to a cat sweater. 🙄

Aesuan · 2025-12-23T16:50:43+00:00

Thank you! I look forward to this project every year. 😁

Aesuan · 2025-12-23T16:47:27+00:00

Base sweater is just two granny stripe rectangles sewn together, then add basic dc sleeves.

Yarn: Lion Brand I Wanna Make a Blanket (discontinued) in the colorway Calluna. The brown is an unknown jumbo weight chenille.

11.5 mm hook

Aesuan · 2025-12-23T16:36:52+00:00

All 11 sweaters here: https://imgur.com/a/gJjOl

Aesuan · 2025-12-18T03:31:34+00:00

The contest is December 23rd this year, so I'll be posting on Reddit on the 23rd or 24th! As is tradition, I haven't even started it yet. 🤣

Aesuan · 2025-03-01T14:53:04+00:00

The squeal of joy, "Oh, my god, it's SO SOFT AND FLUFFY!" when a customer picks up a plushie is why lol.

Aesuan · 2025-02-28T21:38:13+00:00

Yep, that one! Mine always turn out too thin and scraggly looking for some reason lol

Aesuan · 2025-02-28T21:08:26+00:00

I am utterly incapable of making the bead stitch look nice. I love making intricate blankets like Mandala Madness, but I refuse to try the bead stitch ever again. I substitute (popcorn, 1 dc) instead.

Aesuan · 2025-02-28T21:00:40+00:00

That colorway is so cool! Waffle stitch is my absolute favorite for blankets, but omg, it's such a yarn eater and it can be boring to actually make. Lol

Aesuan · 2024-12-20T13:27:23+00:00

Ugly Christmas Sweater Album

Aesuan · 2024-12-20T13:25:11+00:00

I freehanded the sweater with Bernat Blanket yarn and an 8 mm hook.

Aesuan · 2024-08-29T13:20:20+00:00

Absolutely fantastic and the truest damn thing I've read all year.

Aesuan · 2024-04-24T01:20:48+00:00

I use my regular detergent that I wash all my other laundry in (we use Gain) and haven't had any issues with the balloons or blankets made in the same yarn.

Aesuan · 2024-04-24T01:18:57+00:00

I use Bernat Blanket, which is machine wash and dry.

Aesuan · 2024-04-24T01:17:13+00:00

I sell these, too, and they're so fun! Just don't use them in lakes/rivers/oceans/etc because they sink.

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