This is the sweater pattern that I'm using for my brother for Christmas. It's from the book "The Crochet Dude's Designs For Guys". I'm crocheting it in Bernat Alpaca natural blends grey. It's a bulky yarn No. 5. The stitch is new to me, it's a front post double crochet. I've never done this stitch. And I'm not sure whether to make him an extra large or just an extra large. I'm thinking an extra extra large probably. This next one is the pattern for my niece's sweater. It's from Crochet Magazine, March 2007. It involves an intricate floral stitch edging. I'm not making the purse to go with it, just the bolero. It's got button holes and I've never made those before so both patterns will be a challenge.