This is my version of the Darling Cardigan by Owly Baby, this month's LTTSA sponsor. It's not perfect, but I kind of love it. It's refashioned from one of Nick's old hoodies that was covered in holes. I somehow managed to cut out the pattern pieces while avoiding the holes and centering the plaid. Bonus.
This was not my first time working with knit, but it was my first experience with ribbing. I'm a big fan, however I did seem to miscalculate the length of ribbing I needed around the neckline and front. That's why it's a little too stretched looking around the neck area.
But I'm glad to have the experience with ribbing and I know exactly how I would fix the problem next time. Plus it still looks pretty cute when it's on him. ("Mom, go away. I just woke up and I need to watch Barney." ...Yes, sometimes I let him watch Barney. Don't judge me.)
Also, here's a secret- The button placket is completely fake. I've only done button holes on my newer machine, which is still in the shop. I didn't feel like figuring it out on my other machine, so I just faked it. It's easy enough to pull over anyway. I left it at just 3 buttons because I think it looks much more grandpa-ish. Which suits his grumpy post-nap demeanor here just fine.
Good news! Becky of Owly Baby is not only sharing her patterns as our giveaway prize this month, she's also offering all of my readers a coupon code. For 20% off purchases of individual patterns (not bundles), enter LTLGRAY20 from now until the end of November. Go!
That sweater is adorable, as is your little model! Grumpy models are sometimes the cutest. ;)
ReplyDeleteI love the post nap grump. It's like they don't understand, their nap time is our sew/complete a task time, so they should be HAPPY darn it when they wake up. Dream dream dream. Very cute cardigan!
ReplyDeleteDo people judge others for letting their kids watch Barney? Lame. I adore grandpa sweaters.
ReplyDeletejust snapped up the city jumper pattern. yay! oh, and also the cardigan is adorable :)
ReplyDeleteoh MY goodness... I'm buying the sweater pattern RIGHT now! Love the grandpa look :) Ribbing does take a bit of getting used to, but it makes things look so professional.
ReplyDeleteSoo cute, love the plaid! I was just thinking recently that Squiggles needs a grandpa cardigan! And I have some ribbing itching to be used... hmm I may go buy that pattern!
ReplyDeleteIt's such a cute cardigan! He does look a little grumpy grandpa. Adorable!
ReplyDeleteHey, thank you again for the amazing mini. I cannot thank you enough, Jessica!
What a fun repurpose! It looks fantastic and super cozy.
ReplyDeleteSuper fun cardi! I saw it featured on MADE so congrats. And then I see you are from Cincinnati...just like me :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute cardigan. I bought this pattern recently and am looking forward to trying it. Great idea to do a fake button placket.
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