A Very Burgundy Esther

Added Feb 22, 2010

by kitzler

Toronto, Canada

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Description

I’ve fallen in love with burdastyle’s Esther cardigan and made two last week in a mad Esther-frenzy (I will post my second one shortly; a snow blizzard interrupted our photo shoot!). It’s an incredibly satisfying (read: easy and fun) project — it only took me about 2 hours total and there it was, a lovely, cozy cardigan that I can’t stop wearing. I mixed knit (the striped part) and woven (the collar) and was scared to do so having had bad experiences in the past, but it seems the experiment came off just fine and Esther is good for mixing it up.

Material Notes

Knit (striped cotton fabric and a felt-like fabric for the cuffs) and a wool-blend in burgundy/white.

Difficulty

Novice

Categories

For
Women
Garment Type
Cardigan
Material
Blends, Knits/Jersey

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    Apr 23, 2012, 01.57 PMby francini

    Your beautiful Esther inspired me to try this one now… its winter over here… how beautiful the little bit of snow in your pictures :)

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    Apr 8, 2012, 02.32 AMby thefreckle

    Love it.

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    Feb 26, 2011, 05.44 PMby ladyshape

    That is really cool. Great photo too.

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    Mar 4, 2010, 11.56 PMby passthepins

    This is such a gorgeous photo. Now I really want to make that cardi :)

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    Feb 28, 2010, 07.01 AMby meegie-moo

    this has inspired me to create on of my own :-) beautiful work

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    Feb 26, 2010, 06.31 AMby carolyn-s

    I came to this one after admiring Nautical Esther, this is gorgeous! You’ve made this pattern look amazing, twice!!

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    Feb 24, 2010, 02.22 AMby lee3mika

    How you have the smart sense! The combination of different cloths is　very　hot. I did not hit on such a method. It is lovely so much.

    Thank you for the comment　on　 my” Esther ”.

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      Feb 24, 2010, 08.51 PMby kitzler

      Thanks!!! Your Esther inspired me to make one! it just looks so casual and cozy, a really nice item to throw on top of almost any outfit.

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    Feb 23, 2010, 07.27 PMby classicaljunk

    so charming and cute. excellent choice of colors and fabric.

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    Feb 23, 2010, 10.14 AMby abbyzeeble

    I love this! Especially the different fabrics all together.

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    Feb 23, 2010, 09.53 AMby janul

    I love it, the colours and the shape! So beautiful, I want one :).

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    Feb 23, 2010, 06.10 AMby mo-mo-sew-sew

    your photos are exquisite and the snow adds such a special touch!! bravo!!! oh, i’ve had esther on the list for a while!! i could make a billion of them. yours is inspiring me to get going on it again. i’m tempted to use a wool jersey fabric i have in the stash for teh main body and arms and then knit a woll rib out of chunky yarn to use as the trim/collar fabric. however, considering my skill level, i better get the muslin out and do a sample first.

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      Feb 23, 2010, 02.34 PMby kitzler

      Thanks so much for the compliments!! I do think a knitted trim/collar with wool jersey for the body would be incredible — it would make a very original and cozy cardigan!

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    Feb 23, 2010, 05.00 AMby 5294sandras

    I purchased this pattern and forgot I had it. Now I know what my next project will be. I love the way you put your fabrics together. Unique and stylish!!

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    Feb 23, 2010, 04.56 AMby jeffrey

    the style suits you well. Very cool.

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    Feb 23, 2010, 02.46 AMby greybaby

    Nice! The woven/kint mash-up lends a really great sculptural quality to the sweater. I’ve been thinking of making one out of an old, oversized tee-shirt… but now I’m going to consider incorporating a sturdier fabric.

    ps: That door is an awesome color green. <3

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    Feb 23, 2010, 01.24 AMby sewithought

    I’ve never cared much for the esther pattern until now! You have made me a believer… Love it!

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    Feb 23, 2010, 12.39 AMby reneebeth

    ohh awesome, this looks great! It’s made me take note of the esther pattern :)

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