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Rib Knit Blackwood Cardigan

March 2, 2018

I recently made a long cardigan out of the Deer and Doe Plantain pattern, and it’s gotten a ton of use, so another was in order. This time I decided to try out the Blackwood Cardigan by Helen’s Closet.

It came out great! I used the same 2×2 rib knit from Indie Sew that I used for Mal’s most recent Finlayson. Between this and another couple of projects I have in the works with repeated fabric, we’ll have to start coordinating not to coordinate before we leave the house.

I sewed a size L, shortening the body and the sleeves 2″ (she drafts for 5’6″). I debated going down a size since this knit is so stretchy, but didn’t since the sizes for the L were a range. The fit ended up being perfect.

I used knit-n-stable tape to reinforce the pockets, and also used tissue paper to stabilize while sewing. They came out nice and flat.

I had  a little trouble getting my serger tension right, which didn’t happen with Mal’s Finlayson, so that means it’s probably time for a good serger cleaning!

Filed Under: 2018 makes, cardigan, knit Tagged With: blackwood cardigan, helens closet

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