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45rpm Hand Knit Cardigan
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September 6, 2009 by Ryan Willms
September 6, 2009 by Ryan Willms 
There's certainly been a resurgence in the popularity of cardigans in recent seasons, particularly shawl collar versions. As much as I'm a fan of this variety, I'm always on the lookout for something more unusual and this is a great option. If it's mild enough, many cardigans work perfectly in place of a jacket and 45rpm directly reference that by including a notched lapel. First and foremost, it's a great alternative to the shawl collar but also allows their cardigan to be worn in a variety of ways. Hand knitted from 100% cotton, further character is added by combining a series of different textures. The ribbed placket and pockets and an open weave on the collar, cuffs and hem work beautifully alongside the plain body. The natural wooden buttons are also a great accent on the blue version and this may be my favourite colour. That said, the maroon would definitely be extremely versatile. A choice between the two might be difficult but whichever you prefer, the cardigan itself is a classic and one that offers a really refreshing alternative.
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Reader Comments (9)
if only the first one in french blue was wool
drooling...
Wow, this is really nice. Can't say the same about the price though.
I've known how to knit for quite a while now, but haven't ever gotten that great at it. I make myself some hats/scarves every winter, but have yet to tackle a sweater. I've been meaning to man up to it (manning up to knitting...sounds like an oxymoron) one of these days. Definitely gonna save these pictures to reference. Looks pretty simple, albeit time consuming. Oh, and I believe the "open weave" you refer to is called a garter stitch, which is actually the most basic knit stitch.
newgrass this is really simple to knit, the price of this is outrageous ..
this would cost them no more than 60 bucks to produce if that as it is cotton
very nice cozy sweater but I'd have to fine a much cheaper option.
how much? like 800?
^^
800? don't be ridiculous. it's only $666 :)
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