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This classic cardigan is perfect—for man or woman! Ladies, you know you’re always eyeing that comfy sweater of your lovey/hubby/brother/dad. Well, now you can make one for yourself, and in the perfect fabric this time. And for the fellas, if you sew one of these up you’ll give the girls something else to covet. And, of course, this sweater will make a perfect gift!
Material Notes
Wool, silk, shoulder pads, interfacing, buttons.
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Credits
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- Hair and Make-up
Amy Schiappa of Fringe Salon
- Model
Zane at Wilhelmina
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Feb 26, 2009, 03.15 AMby lizzie225
what a hottie :D oh one day i’ll sew sth for my bf too. self made presents are the best!
Jan 10, 2009, 01.28 PMby anek
I was really looking forward to this pattern and I believe it looks good on woman but as far as I can see it looks horrible on mean. it’s much too short and a bit too wide. seriously whose torso is that short? very great idea though and I didn’t mean to sound ungreatful. I’m usually very happy with your patterns.
Dec 9, 2008, 01.09 AMby susiequeue
A rib knit how to sounds great, Benedikta. I didn’t even know it was possible to make your own out of any fabric. I for one have been waiting ever since you mentioned it… ;)
Dec 7, 2008, 07.26 AMby Benedikta
Hey Keltie,
Knit Ribs, especially in good colors, are incredibly hard to find. We are putting up a how to to teach you how to make your own rib knit, which will allow you to match exactly the knit that you are using for the body of the sweater.
Let me know if that sounds good, we will also do some research for online opportunities for rib knit and will bug our friends from Mood to put some online.
Check back for more and bug me if you don’t hear by Monday.
Thanks
B
Dec 5, 2008, 12.53 PMby Keltie
I would love someone’s input on where to get a good rib knit. I ordered some from an online fabric store because none in my area had it. The knit was too small I want to get a clunkier pattern, kind of like in the sweater above.
Dec 3, 2008, 10.22 PMby grafixconcepts
Am i colour blind?? This looks green to me…but I love it anyway! I wish my husband would let me trade in his ratty t-shirts for something this adorable…
Dec 3, 2008, 01.30 PMby pbrown6
Nice sweater! Stylish for both men and women. Where can I purchase rib knit?
Dec 3, 2008, 11.49 AMby sharky123
WOW.
:)
Dec 3, 2008, 02.20 AMby Lizmix
I agree with Aubribanana…do you have a pattern for the man IN the cardi?!
Dec 2, 2008, 07.25 PMby Arete
I love it.I will make it for my husband and myself for sure!
Dec 2, 2008, 05.22 PMby Donnasueg
Very nice.So classic in the the grey,I can hardly imagine it in any other color.
Dec 2, 2008, 02.48 PMby kiwijan
Dec 2, 2008, 01.43 PMby Aubribanana
Did anyone mention how completely gorgeous the model is? Lucky whoever snapped him up and made him that comfy sweater. :P
Dec 2, 2008, 01.33 PMby Candybadboy
OMG THNK U SOOOO MUCH!!1
I’VE ALWAYA WANTED A CARDIGAN PATTERN BECAUSE IT IS SUCH TIMELESS/MODERN PIECE THAT EVERY MAN HAS TO HAVE
I MEAN THE WINTER LOOK IN A MAN WITHOUT A SIMPLE CARDIGAN IS LIKE NOTHING
I LOVE IT
AND THANK U AGAIN
:D
Dec 2, 2008, 12.59 PMby webteacher
Such a classic style and so totally cool. I love the grey – its such a classic color that can be dressed up or down.
I’d love to see that color sweater with a purple button down and khakis.
Would love to learn how to create ribbing too!
Dec 2, 2008, 12.17 PMby adam1955uk
Well, I suppose it’s ok if you want your boyfriend to look like a schoolboy… But GREY? How dull is THAT?!!!
Dec 2, 2008, 11.23 AMby mbelleknight
Gorgeous! Just the thing for my guy for Christmas!!! Thank you!
Dec 2, 2008, 11.01 AMby Julietta
Ohhh, I really like this pattern and would like to make one for myself. How is it with the sizing? Which men’s size fits which women’s size? Thank you for the great pattern!
Dec 2, 2008, 10.15 AMby Benedikta
We are also working on a how to for rib knit. We know it is super hard to find good rib knit, therefore we wanted to show you how to make it yourself to make it in any color needed!!
Dec 2, 2008, 08.33 AMby rileyroy
I am so excited to make this for myself and others!
Dec 1, 2008, 11.06 PMby Benedikta
Actually, good that you are saying it. It totally works for a girl as well. I am constantly wearing it in the office when I am cold and love how nice and comfortable it is. That made me think that I would love to make it for myself in a beautiful brown tone with big nice leather patches on the elbows…I anyways was thinking of wearing nice browns this fall. So far my wardrobe is not following suit though!
Dec 1, 2008, 07.49 PMby stefanisarah
Thank you for the pattern. The pictures are awesome!
Dec 1, 2008, 07.39 PMby calicocouture
Ooooo! This is perfect for my brother, who is infact named Andrew. It’s right up his alley. =D
Dec 1, 2008, 07.27 PMby tropicalcynthia
This looks soo comfy , and quite the head of hair i must say ;-) I would even like this style for a woman as well. Thanks you for the pattern .