Last year, my dad mentioned he couldn't find the perfect sweater. He wanted something unique, not just off the shelf. I took this as my cue to try something new - crocheting a sweater. I'd made scarves and hats before, but a sweater felt like a big step up. I looked up crochet men's sweater patterns, found a few that seemed doable, and decided to dive in. It was going to be a surprise, so I chose a cardigan pattern I thought he'd love. The first attempt wasn't perfect, but it taught me a lot. Each stitch, each row helped