Ever have one of those moments where you are searching for a pattern but you aren’t entirely sure what it is you are looking for and then a sewing friend suggests something you are “yes, that’s what I was after!”
That is how I discovered this pattern the Jalie Cocoon Cardigan. I am so glad because it’s really kind of fabulous even in an over exposed photo. Note to self don’t take photos on really hot days where you have the entire house enshrouded to try and keep it cooler…it makes every grey looking.
Small number of pattern pieces, huge size range and it goes together perfectly with no issues at all. The only one tiny change I made was to shift the centre back join to be at the shoulder seam. Centre back joins make things look so obviously homemade and they kind of make me cringe at how unnecessary they are. The band itself went on so smoothly, so good when patterns go together with such little effort.
Apart from that loved it was made for a present and they like it and I know I’ll be making more of them as presents in the future. It also wraps up tiny so perfect for presents that need to be posted or to make and take travelling.
Pattern: Jalie Cocoon cardigan
Fabric: merino wool jersey with a good drape to it. From the stash but originally from The Fabric Store
Alterations: moved the band join from centre back to side neck seam
Linda (ACraftyScrivener)
That’s really interesting that you think the center back seam is more handmade, my instinct is for the opposite! It’s a beautiful color!
Susan Goodwin
No Centre back seam makes the neckline look so clean and professional though.
Linda (ACraftyScrivener)
I see what you mean!