Free Pattern: Slouch Rib Cardigan

re: Free Pattern: Slouch Rib Cardigan

AmyS@2 — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:36:34 GMT

Like some others, I like the positive ease version but not the extreme lowness of the neckline. I am a 38" hip/bust but otherwise petite. Wondering if the neckline would come up to a more moderate height if I knit the size for me with positive or zero ease (maybe the 42, though most of my sweaters are around 40) but with the length measurements for the 34?

re: Free Pattern: Slouch Rib Cardigan

KimberlyH — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:32:10 GMT

I need help with this pattern. I am using the fewest stitches as indicated in the pattern. And I found that I had to cast on different numbers of stitches for almost all of the pieces, because a 2x2 ribbing must have a multiple of 4, and some did not. But I got through that. I am now working on the sleeves. I am very confused about the part that says "Change to St st and inc 1 st each end of needle every 3rd row 0 times ..." etc. How does that make sense? I don't understand the rest of it either. I don't know what to do. I am almost finished with this cardigan. I need help!

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janda — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 22:29:32 GMT

i really liked the slouch cardi with the negative ease. it had a nice fitted tailored look. otherwise , it looked to big in the front.

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LesleyM — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:45:24 GMT

For folks who are looking for the adult version of the Dragon wrap -- the designer has the adult version for sale on her website so it's unlikely IK will have it for free.

As for this sweater, I like it with positive ease. Maybe somewhere between what's in either picture.

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LauraM — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 22:15:49 GMT

I like the positive ease version better. Sandi--you would look wonderful in deep green--you're so lucky!

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AnneG — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:02:48 GMT

Sandi, I hate to say this, but that sweater looks as though you're "busting out" of it. The ribbing doesn't match at the front, which makes it look as though it doesn't fit. I agree with whomever said the neckline looks unfinished; I think it would look better with the ribbing extended as a collar.

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HarpTonya — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 23:19:58 GMT

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Janice MW — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:49:32 GMT

I've been a coward about negative ease up to now. Maybe this pattern will convince my to try it.

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Lena@2 — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:47:51 GMT

I didn't like the sweater until I saw it on Sandi, so I guess negative ease is my vote! I think if I were making it for myself I would change the garter bands to seed stitch. It might look a little more polished.

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JeanneM — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:22:35 GMT

If the buttons were repositioned/increased in numbers this sweater might look better in negative ease. Personally I just don't like this pattern. It looks rather 'clunky'.
Jeanne

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Korie BethB — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 03:01:39 GMT

Here's a question that's totally off-topic, but while I was reading, I saw the advert for the Dragon Skin wrap, and thought to finally ask for what I've been wishing all these months.... how about the same sweater sized for adults?! I really really love the look and the style, but I'm a heck of a lot bigger than the measurements given... =) Or maybe a post about how we could size it up for ourselves?

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Yarnivorous — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:24:35 GMT

Hey Sandi, you are looking good! Cardi looks good with negative "ease." Hmm. I don't need another UFO!

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JaniceF@2 — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 23:47:36 GMT

Personally, I find the positive ease more attractive. The negative appears as a bad fit and assumes a bad knitting job.

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JeanS@2 — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 21:07:29 GMT

is there a substiute yarn we can use instead of karabella

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Anonymous — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:54:09 GMT

Perfect, I thought! Yes, I consider myself an advanced beginner - I've knit a couple of sweaters, with "supervision!" This, I thought, looks like I could handle myself. So, I went to download it (thank you) and discovered that the smallest size is 34.5. I am size 31, petite. Can you please help???? Is there a simple way for beginners and we gals who are "outside the box" in terms of sizing to adjust a pattern?