Calvin's Bag Part 3

Hideous mens turtleneck turned sporty zip-up for the oldest represents my first time cutting up a thick sweater knit. It worked so great I'm on the hunt for hideous turtlenecks (a statement I never thought I'd say). I found the double zipper from SCRAP for 25 cents so it zips from both the top and the bottom, which I guess could be helpful in any number of two-year old situations. I used the serger on a tightened setting (differential? I can't remember what it's called) to gather the knit a little tighter and not have that ripply edge. I liked the aqua thread against the gray so I ended up doing all the seams on the outside for a bit more crafty, modern effect.

It's probably one of the most versatile pieces I've made yet. He really does wear it, all the time--especially in this brisk springy weather--which gives me such an enormous thrill of accomplishment that I'm almost embarrassed.