Convertible Cape Crochet Pattern by Double Stitch Twins for Red Heart Yarns

I saw this pattern on the Red Heart Yarn web site.  I thought it looked cute and was going to make a similar one. 

I wanted to make it in purple and red which are the colors of the Red Hats. I was making this as a Christmas present to a friend. 

I ordered the same yarn that was used in the pattern just in different colors.

I can honestly say that I am not thrilled with the results.  Why is it that projects always look better in the pictures than when you make it?   I just cannot get the same results as in the picture on the website.

So as not to infringe on copy writes here is a link to the red heart web site. http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/convertible-cape

Here is a picture of mine.

  

  It is close, however, I am still not pleased with the results.

In the meantime, I have to get busy on making 30 butterfly magnets.  Here is a picture of them. 

I am using Red Heart Stars and Stripes yarn.  I made a similar one in I Love This Yarn Old Glory.  I like the starrs and stripes better as the colors seem more vivid.