Crochet My 1st project of the year

I've never crocheted a cardigan before but have always wanted to so I thought why not make one for my dolls? It's basically just rectangles, how hard can that be? I've crocheted blankets for them, this should be a nice easy quick project. I should be done in a few hours since they're relatively way smaller than humans, right? Hahaha NO. Severely underestimated the time it took me to make one.

I initially used measurements of my 75cm but didn't add enough ease for a loose fit so I thought oh well my 70cm can wear it. But turns out it still looked nice on him~

75cm Ringdoll RGMBODY-5
70cm Souldoll New Zenith Boy

This was the initial pattern plan based on company provided measurements (didn't have the doll with me when I started this). I made a swatch and based on the measurements of that swatch, decided on the stitch count per square and then I used a hook 2 sizes up for the ease cuz I was too lazy to do more measurement math

I used my ugly acrylic yarn since I wasn't sure this would fit and didn't wanna waste my good stock. Now that I have a good prototype I'll definitely use my good yarn next time! It took me a while to figure out how to use two colors while carrying both ends up since I didn't want to cut it and weave in the ends (plus it'll guarantee I'll still have usable yarn if I decide to frog it). Overall I think I spent 6-8h making the rectangles and another 4-5h for assembly and ribbing. I'm a very impatient crafter so *pats myself on the back*.

Maybe I'll make this my new year's resolution: no unfinished projects!