This project had a lot of “firsts” in it. It was the first time I stepped out of my Michael’s and Joann box and purchased yarn that wasn’t acrylic. It was the first time I made a garment. And it was the first time I made something for my new boss.

The yarn, Lara by Elann.com, was almost perfect for the project. It had a nice feel, good sheen and draped beautifully. The only thing I wasn’t pleased with was its tendency to split. I’ll get more into that in a future review.

The pattern was very easy to work. Granted, it became boring as hell after a while. A few hundred triple-crochets into the project and you are longing for something else to work on; ANYTHING else to work on! I guess that’s why it took me two months to finish rather than the anticipated seven days.

Would I make it again? You bet. Would I use the same yarn? Hesitantly, yes. I know the problems with the yarn; but I love the color choices.

Most important of all, the receiver of the jacket LOVED it. And that’s the best part of all.

By the way, if you were as curious as I was about the meaning of Via Condotti. Check out the Wikipedia entry here.

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