A Tale of Two Sweaters

re: A Tale of Two Sweaters

Ilehlia — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 14:41:17 GMT

I like the Burdock Cardigan. I like the lines, and the texture contrast. I like the way the neckline sweeps up to the back of the neck - I find that flattering, feminine and slimming. For my personal taste, the neckline of the fair isle cardigan is too low, and I would feel chilled and drafty around the top of my shoulders. (I don't have long hair like the model anymore.) I think you could add closures to the front of the Burdock sweater, like those clasps that are like buckles. I also agree with someone below who said it could substitute for a blazer, with more personality. It would look classy with a dressy blouse and straight skirt.

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Lyndel2 — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 13:46:03 GMT

I Like the Trefoll cardi because I love fairisle, and I like pockets and buttons. Just more comfy to my taste.

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MSueM — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 13:09:24 GMT

'Like best'? Well I like and admire the trefoil cardigan, but would be too intimidated to knit the yoke...and I'm not sure it's my style to wear. I like the burdock cardigan as a definitely possible sweater to knit, but I generally prefer a front closure of some type. I agree that the green is a lovely color.

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janibrat — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 05:31:08 GMT

Love the green sweater, it's simple, yet elegant and classic. Lovely color, makes me smile!

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Grandmad — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 22:18:19 GMT

I love the Burdock. I'm what used to be called "pleasingly plump" (In fact, more-so) thusly, the Burdock would be more flattering to my figure...

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LindaHensens — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 20:40:59 GMT

The Trefoil Cardigan, simply because it has Fair Isle in it. Just beautiful!

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kdlong — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 13:38:28 GMT

I love the green of the Burdock Cardigan the most, but if the Trefoil was done in a different colorway I'd love to knit that one too : )

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4Ruth — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:46:45 GMT

I love the red sweater on the ad for the book at the bottom. It has a very interesting pattern and the latches are unique.

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Maurorless — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:50:11 GMT

If....I could knit with finesse I would prefer the Trefoil without the decorative yoke. I like the shape of the cardigan, but prefer simpler clothing and I would love to wear the Trefoil (without decoration) in a rose color over blue jeans and a white blouse.

The other cardigan seems blocky and bulky and hitting at the hips makes ones' hips look bigger. The lapels seem too wide and throw of the design somehow. I like the knitting stitch used in the body of the sweater though.

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MB@FabricUiPhoneApp — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 13:48:31 GMT

I'm in denial that's it fall too...I milk summer all I can. As long it's hot and I can swim outside, it's summer. Fall knitting be darn!

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habet — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 02:23:13 GMT

sorry, I ment to say the trefoil. The one with the pockets. It's classic

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habet — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 02:16:09 GMT

I really love the Burdock cardian. I like the pockets and the yoke. I also like to have a sweater that buttons. I would like to get just that pattern with out buying the whole book though.

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JaniceT — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 00:16:52 GMT

I like the Burdock cardigan best. But I won't order this book until I know the range of sizes of the patterns. I wear plus sizes with a 52" bust, and I've had problems in the past with all the knitted projects in books being too small for me or my daughters.

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judy Giesaitis — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 23:01:22 GMT

I jus t love the fair isle cardigan, it brings back such good memories of my childhood and cardies knitted by Mum. Judy G Australian

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Lookin4ud — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 21:15:48 GMT

I think my favorite is the Burdock Cardigan. I really like the texture on this sweater.