You Decide. I Design.

ByItchin4Stitchin
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Hello my crochet friends!

I've decided to do something new. I want you to help me come up with one of my next crochet desings,

Here's how it works:

At each phase of the design process I am going to ask you a one question with 3 - 5 multiple choice answers. You cast our vote in the comments below.

Voting on each phase will last for one week. I will then tally up the votes and then either ask another round of questions or perform the necessary work.

When the project is completely finished, I will have it tested, provide you with the PDF for free, and then host a crochet-along (CAL) showing how to crochet the design.

Now, there is one catch.

In order to receive the free PDF and join in the CAL you have to:

  1. Be one of my newsletter subscribers by signing up below:

Cast your vote in the comments below, take a picture of your vote, and email it to me at [email protected] so I can find you in my subscribers list.

~ AND/OR ~

2. Be on my Instagram "Close Friends" list.

So, how do you get into this special crochet list on Instagram?

Easy!

Cast your vote in the comments below, take a picture of your vote, and be sure to tag me @itchinforsomestitchin so I can see your post and add you to the list

Are you game?

GREAT! LET'S BEGIN.

WEEK 1

VOTING IS CLOSED

What would you like me to design?

A. Home Decor (Ex. pillow, blanket, hot pad, etc.)

B. Garment (Ex. sweater, top, skirt, cardigan etc.)

C. Accessory (Ex. bag, scarf, head band, gloves, etc.)

CAST YOUR VOTE IN COMMENTS BELOW: Please write - Week 1 and provide the letter/word(s) of your choice.

Remember if want to be added to my special Instagram crochet group: Take a picture of your vote, and be sure to tag me @itchinforsomestitchin so I can see your post and add you to the list.

If you are a newsletter subscriber: take a picture of your vote, and email it to me at [email protected] so I can find you in my subscribers list.

VOTING RESULT

B - Garment is the winner!!!

WEEK 2

VOTING IS CLOSED

What season should the garment be designed for?

A. Spring (Ex. tank tops, skirts, lightweight cardigans, lightweight pullovers )

B. Summer (Ex. tank tops, skirts, lightweight cardigans, lightweight pullovers, swimsuit covers, dusters)

C. Fall (Ex. pullover sweaters, vests, medium weight cardigans, hoodies, medium weight coats)

D. Winter (Ex. pullover sweaters, turtlenecks, vests, thicker cardigans, thicker coats)

CAST YOUR VOTE IN COMMENTS BELOW: Please write - Week 2 and provide the letter/word(s) of your choice.

Remember if want to be added to my special Instagram crochet group: Take a picture of your vote, and be sure to tag me @itchinforsomestitchin so I can see your post or message me with your IG tag so I can add you to the list.

If you are a newsletter subscriber: take a picture of your vote, and email it to me at [email protected] so I can find you in my subscribers list. If you want to be added to my special Instagram crochet group: Take a picture of your vote, and be sure to tag me @itchinforsomestitchin so I can see your post or message me with your IG tag so I can add you to the list.

VOTING RESULT

C - Fall is the winner!!!

WEEK 3

VOTING IS CLOSED

Now we know that we are designing a Fall Garment, What specific garment should our design be?

A. Pullover Sweater/Top

B. Cardigan

C. Poncho

D. Sweater dress

CAST YOUR VOTE IN COMMENTS BELOW: Please write - Week 3 and provide the letter/word(s) of your choice.

Remember if want to be added to my special Instagram crochet group: Take a picture of your vote, and be sure to tag me @itchinforsomestitchin so I can see your post or message me with your IG tag so I can add you to the list.

If you are a newsletter subscriber: take a picture of your vote, and email it to me at [email protected] so I can find you in my subscribers list. If you want to be added to my special Instagram crochet group: Take a picture of your vote, and be sure to tag me @itchinforsomestitchin so I can see your post or message me with your IG tag so I can add you to the list.

NOTE: If you have previously messaged me your IG handle, you do not need to send a picture with your vote or provide your IG handle again, as you've already been added to my close friends list.

Thank you for voting!

VOTING RESULT

B - Cardigan is the winner!!!

WEEK 4

VOTING IS CLOSED

Okay so we are crocheting a Fall Cardigan! Now, I have a ton of ideas running through my mind and I am loving all your suggestions. I think in order to narrow down the style of our Fall Cardigan I need to know this question:

What length should our cardigan be?

A. Short (hem falling somewhere between between the belly button and the hips)

B. Medium (hem falling somewhere between between the hips and the knees)

C. Long (hem falling somewhere between between the knees and the ankles)

This an important question because I am not sure all cardigan styles look good at all lengths and some cannot be done unless they are a specific length, so I think length is a determining factor in the design path our cardigan will take.

CAST YOUR VOTE IN COMMENTS BELOW: Please write - Week 4 and provide the letter/word(s) of your choice.

Remember if want to be added to my special Instagram crochet group: Take a picture of your vote, and be sure to tag me @itchinforsomestitchin so I can see your post or message me with your IG tag so I can add you to the list.

If you are a newsletter subscriber: take a picture of your vote, and email it to me at [email protected] so I can find you in my subscribers list. If you want to be added to my special Instagram crochet group: Take a picture of your vote, and be sure to tag me @itchinforsomestitchin so I can see your post or message me with your IG tag so I can add you to the list.

NOTE: If you have previously messaged me your IG handle, you do not need to send a picture with your vote or provide your IG handle again, as you've already been added to my close friends list.

Thank you for voting!

VOTING RESULT

B - Medium length is the winner!!!

WEEK 5

VOTING IS CLOSED

Okay so we are crocheting a Fall Medium-length Cardigan! So, I've narrowed it down to 3 design ideas. Keep in mind that the pictures below are just EXAMPLES. The final cardigan will NOT look EXACTLY like these photos. These photos are simply main IDEAS, are for INSPIRATION only, and are subject to change throughout the design process.

What EXAMPLE cardigans below would you like the design to most be like?

Asymmetrical Cardigan
A. Basic Cardigan - options for buttons, pockets, and/or hood
Wrap Cardigan with Sash
B. Wrap Cardigan with Sash - pockets optional
C. Asymmetrical Cardigan

NOTE: To avoid Copyright Infringement issues I may remove photos after the voting period.

CAST YOUR VOTE IN COMMENTS BELOW: Please write - Week 5 and provide the letter/word(s) of your choice.

Remember if want to be added to my special Instagram crochet group: Take a picture of your vote, and be sure to tag me @itchinforsomestitchin so I can see your post or message me with your IG tag so I can add you to the list.

If you are a newsletter subscriber: take a picture of your vote, and email it to me at [email protected] so I can find you in my subscribers list. If you want to be added to my special Instagram crochet group: Take a picture of your vote, and be sure to tag me @itchinforsomestitchin so I can see your post or message me with your IG tag so I can add you to the list.

NOTE: If you have previously messaged me your IG handle, you do not need to send a picture with your vote or provide your IG handle again, as you've already been added to my close friends list.

Thank you for voting!

VOTING RESULT

A - Basic cardigan with options is the winner!!!

WEEK 6

VOTING IS CLOSED

Okay so we are crocheting a Fall Medium-length Basic Cardigan with options for hood, pockets, etc.

Now it's time to pick our color(s)! Since this is a fall cardi, I have picked a few color schemes. I will do my absolute best to find yarn within the chosen color palette with as little variation as possible, but do keep in mind it will depend on what I can find. Right now, I am just trying to get a general IDEA of what we want.

What color palette for our cardigan would you most prefer?

A
B
C

NOTE: We have not decided on the number of colors used yet - that is coming. Right now I just want to get a general color scheme in mind.

CAST YOUR VOTE IN COMMENTS BELOW: Please write - Week 6 and provide the letter/word(s) of your choice.

Remember if want to be added to my special Instagram crochet group: Take a picture of your vote, and be sure to tag me @itchinforsomestitchin so I can see your post or message me with your IG tag so I can add you to the list.

If you are a newsletter subscriber: take a picture of your vote, and email it to me at [email protected] so I can find you in my subscribers list. If you want to be added to my special Instagram crochet group: Take a picture of your vote, and be sure to tag me @itchinforsomestitchin so I can see your post or message me with your IG tag so I can add you to the list.

NOTE: If you have previously messaged me your IG handle, you do not need to send a picture with your vote or provide your IG handle again, as you've already been added to my close friends list.

Thank you for voting!

VOTING RESULT

A - Autumn colors is the winner!

WEEK 7

VOTING IS CLOSED

Okay so we are crocheting a Fall Medium-length Basic Cardigan with options for hood, pockets, etc. in autumn colors.

Now I am basically trying to figure out the general pattern style so I know how many yarn colors to order.

Remember: The photos below are just EXAMPLES. The final cardigan will NOT look EXACTLY like these photos. These photos are simply main IDEAS, are for INSPIRATION only, and are subject to change throughout the design process.

What design idea (plus corresponding color amounts) would you most prefer?

Asymmetrical Cardigan
A. Solid pattern - 1 color
Colorblock Cardigan
B. Color block - 2 to 3 colors
Crochet Summer Cardigan by Itchin' for some Stitchin'
C. Stripes - 3 or more colors

NOTE: Please remember that there are literally hundreds of ways to do color block (B) and stripes (C) -- there can even be color block patterns that look like stripes. So, if either of these are the winner, the final product may look very different from what you see here. Again, I am trying to narrow down a general style so I know how many colors of yarn to order.

CAST YOUR VOTE IN COMMENTS BELOW: Please write - Week 7 and provide the letter/word(s) of your choice.

Remember if want to be added to my special Instagram crochet group: Take a picture of your vote, and be sure to tag me @itchinforsomestitchin so I can see your post or message me with your IG tag so I can add you to the list.

If you are a newsletter subscriber: take a picture of your vote, and email it to me at [email protected] so I can find you in my subscribers list. If you want to be added to my special Instagram crochet group: Take a picture of your vote, and be sure to tag me @itchinforsomestitchin so I can see your post or message me with your IG tag so I can add you to the list.

NOTE: If you have previously messaged me your IG handle, you do not need to send a picture with your vote or provide your IG handle again, as you've already been added to my close friends list.

Thank you for voting!

VOTING RESULT

B - Color block (2-3 colors) is the winner!

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1,118 Comments

    1. Hi Sandi,

      Oh it's tough for me too! I have ideas for each choice! LOL. Thanks so much for taking the time to vote, I have noted your choice. 🙂

      Best,

      RaeLynn

      Reply

  4. Week 3 B

    I hope its ok to add that I'd love the chance to see a cardigan that has a hood so like a hoodie but cardigan style :-). One of my reasons for loving a design like this is I love hoodies but often can't wear them due to my disability/long term condition, as getting them on and off is really hard and as I can't dress myself either it can be harder for the person trying to get it on/off me. If I could make a cardigan thats like a hoodie in style, so it has a hood on that would be lovely and it would be much easier to wear 🙂 and I think it would make an awesome garment for anyone, not just those that have difficulties with clothing like me.

    Thanks for listening and I'll be sending you my info as sadly I wasn't able to vote in previous weeks as I'm very ill at the moment so I've barely been able to come online. Thankfully I was in time to vote for week 3 🙂 as I was able to read your email within the needed time frame this time. I have to say I'm really happy with the previous weeks results as that's what I would of voted for too!

    Thanks again for this great opportunity, I can't wait to see the design you come up with from this fun process.

    Rosie / @bedcrafter on IG

    Reply

    1. Hi Rosie,

      I am so sorry to learn of your challenges, but I am glad you told me about them. I would be happy to design something that is a bit more wearer friendly for you -- even if it does not end up being the final You Decide. I Design. project. When you get a chance, please shoot me an email at [email protected] so I can get to know you and your needs better.

      BTW, I love hoodies as well and had actually planned to make at least one in the coming year. I appreciate you coming to vote and I am sorry you missed the previous ones. I hope that you are feeling better soon and that you will be able to vote in some of the upcoming polls - if not, no worries, as I said - I will be happy to design something suitable for you even if this project doesn't work out to be so.

      Please be well and my thoughts are with you. <3

      Sincerely,

      RaeLynn

      P.S. I have added you to my close friends list on IG. 🙂

      Reply

    1. Hi Ashley,

      I am so glad you like the idea! I'm a sucker for cardigans too! LOL. I've written down your vote and appreciate you taking the time to make it. 🙂

      Best wishes,

      RaeLynn

      Reply

  8. D with hippy (the side saddles not the person from the 60s 😁🤷🏼‍♀️) option. My hip measurement while shrinking seems to be bigger than most in my bust size...

    Reply

    1. Hi Lilmiss,

      Hmm... sweater dress with side saddles - I am not overly familiar with them, but am I correct in thinking this is a skirt that flares out at the waist to be bigger at the hips? Let me know! In the meantime, I have noted your vote and appreciate you taking the time to let me know your thoughts. 🙂

      Best,

      RaeLynn

      Reply

    1. Hi Pepsi,

      Both are good choices! Thank you for coming to vote again this week, I have noted your choice. 🙂

      Best,

      RaeLynn

      Reply

  12. I'll vote B, Cardigan- can never have enough cardigan patterns! A simple, light weight one for fall- with pockets :-)!

    Reply

    1. Hi Stacy,

      I completely agree! The pocket idea seems to be very popular! I've written down your choice. Thank you so much for coming to vote! 🙂

      Best,

      RaeLynn

      Reply

    1. Hi Donna,

      Why thank you so much! It can indeed be hard to decide! I have ideas for all of them! LoL.

      Best wishes,

      RaeLynn

      Reply

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