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Cardigans for the grandkids 2

I made this for my youngest grandson.

Created by: Helen B

  • Project Details

    About

    I really liked this zipper pattern as I thought my grandson would like to have pockets in his next ‘grandma make’. Mostly it was a very straightforward knit until I got to the shoulders and collar. Unusually for Debbie Bliss patterns I found the instructions a little inadequate. Part of the trouble was of my own making as I prefer the wrap and turn shoulder shaping method rather than casting off as this sits better with a 3 needle bind off. But I got into real trouble with the collar as mine seemed to end up far too high and I knew my grandson wouldn’t like it. I had to frog it 3 times before I was finally happy with it and the finishing off of the collar and zip really don’t bear close inspection! It also still has a few too many stitches around the curves of the neck.

    Craft

    Knitting

    Status

    In progress

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    12 Comments

    • JaRoo

      • Huddersfield

      Love the cardigan. It looks great. How did you put in the zipper? By hand or with sewing machine.
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      • Helen B

        Thanks for you kind comment JaRoo. I put the zipper in by hand. It’s a bit untidy on the wrong side and was quite a tedious job but it sits well from the front.
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    • Mary E

      Lovely cardigan, the green trim and pockets look great. I think your grandson will want to keep it on all the time.
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      • Helen B

        Thanks for a great comment Mary. You obviously don’t know my grandson. He doesn’t keep anything on for long 🤣
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    • Sue C

      • Bournemouth

      Lovely cardigan for your grandson, Helen! 💕 What a shame you had so much hassle with the pattern, it looks wonderful. You're right he will love the pockets 😊
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    • Jeanette R

      It looks lovely though Helen.
      The green & grey are perfect together 😊
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    • Vix

      • North Walsham

      Tbh I have found DB patterns awful love the designs but sometimes have to guess what to do!
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      • Helen B

        Thanks Vix. At least I know it’s not necessarily me!
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      • Vix

        • North Walsham

        @Helen B: and sometimes they look nothing like the picture in the book!
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      • Helen B

        @Vix: 😂
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