Last spring I bought myself some delicious Karen Walker wool-blend knit in camel brown, and I immediately thought it would be perfect for a circle cardigan.
I envisioned something with a bit of a 1950s twist, with the fold-down of the circle mimicking a shawl collar, and the volume of the cut evoking a late 50s swing coat, with the goal being to elevate the cardigan from ‘slouchy wear around the house wear’ to ‘looking glam while still being super comfy’ status.
Mission accomplished!
I used an altered version of the sleeves from my cardigan pattern, and then did the rest based on a few measurements and some trial and error.
The fabric had a lovely picot edged selvedge, so I used it to form the binding – much simpler to accomplish than a full folded binding, and I love the way it looks.
I’m wearing the cardigan with a Stella skirt, a commercial blouse that I love because the neck pleating reminds me of a lei, and one of my Grandmother’s hats.
The photos are from our last ‘yes I’ll go to the hardware store with you if you’ll take pictures of me’ special of the year – there will be quite a few less hardware store trips now that the weather has gotten cold.
For photos we stopped at an abandoned store painted in a delicious aqua blue, and then at a spot I’ve had my eye on for a while now – a fabulous fence made of old doors in front of the No. 8 Building Recyclers.
As Mr D was snapping pictures, the owner finished closing up for the day and came out and complimented me on my outfit and offered to share my photos on their facebook page.
I knew there was a reason I love that place!
Stay tuned for my next post, in which I demonstrate how very versatile this cardigan is…
That is one gorgeous cardigan!
Inquiring people (and knitters like me) would like to know more about the pattern! I would just love to knit this in grey.
Thank you! This is actually a sewn cardigan. I don’t knit at all! I may do a tutorial on how to sew it at some point if there is enough demand.
I am sure there is enough interest! I ,for a start, am extremely curious how you’ve made the cardigan, I am envisaging it in a black knit and red shoes… please DO write a tutorial! It looks so classy AND comfy at the same time! Lots of regards from Germany!
oh yes PLEASE do..
ravelry.comravelry.comJulia try this
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/circular-shrug-6 or this
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/plum-perfect
Yes please! for a cardigan tutorial. Thank you.
sewcharacteristicallyyou.comThat is a most unique style. I don’t think I have seen anything like it before. It looks delightfully comfy.
Sarah
http://www.sewcharacteristicallyyou.com/blog
I would LOVE a tutorial on how to sew this! I have seen a few vintage patterns (mainly in old magazines) on circular cardigans but they are generally more like boleros– this would be fabulous and cosy for travelling in!
I love it! What a stunning garment!
It looks fantastic with the other clothes you have chosen to wear, but I can imagine it going with almost anything.
A cracker. And a great location!
I love the fabric you used (and the quirky recycled door backdrop ;o)
It’s amazing-looking. Hard to believe from the pics that it isn’t knitted.
Love the cardigan, and a pattern and tutorial would be extremely useful. I had to give up knitting, and this is a simple solution!!
Agreed – I demand the pattern!
You must do a tutorial! This cardi is fabulous and I’l love to make one for myself. xx
Mission accomplished indeed! It’s gorgeous!
The next Scroop Pattern? It looks GREAT!
Lovely!!!! I need one!
Add me to the requests for a cardigan.
I’d love to see a pattern/tutorial for the cardigan! I don’t often sew with knits but have seen some lovely ones lately that would suit this sort of style.
Also, what a fabulous fence! It is a brilliant backdrop and the owners of the shop sound lovely too!
Yes, yes, yes! Please, please, please do a tutorial on how to make this!
Love!! I’m not a big fan of cardigans that have a shawl look to it, but I love this! If the pattern were out, I would suggest it for my sewing swap group. I will do just that if, and when, you do publish a pattern (and I would love to be a tester for it too)!
It looks amazing! You look stunning in that outfit.
Another YES PLEASE for a tutorial!
This cardigan is stunning! I would run over hot coals for a pattern/tutorial â¤ï¸
Another vote for a tutorial please!
Oh this is absolutely fantastic! A tutorial/pattern would be greatly appreciated!
Absolutely Tres Chic.
Beautifully cut and wonderful movement.
The kind of simple elegance that makes the wearer feel special.
Yes, I’d love a tutorial
pattern please!! 🙂