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This is my second version of the Oslo cardigan. (Version one here.) Apart from the thicker slub stitch loose weave fabric with no stretch, I also shortened the cuffs, widened the collar by 50%, and added pockets to pattern piece A. The result is stiffer, almost a cross between a cardigan and a blazer. I'm still not happy with how the collar bunches at the back of the neck, but the rest is quite smart.

Black slub loose weave Oslo
Photo by chebe

Black slub loose weave Oslo, modelled
Photo by chebe

This weekends make was Seamwork's Oslo; an oversized, slightly boxy, long cardigan. I made it in a Medium, and there is still oodles of room there. Definitely comfy.

I left off the buttons. And went with sleeve option 2 (the non roll-up kind) because when working with computers I find it easier to have my wrists accessory free. Although they are still long enough to cover the knuckles. I did have the seam ripper out for this one. It took me way too long to understand the cuff instructions. (Turn half inside-out to right side out.)

I made it in a nice polyester Ponte de Roma (quickly becoming my favourite fabric) with just a touch of spandex (4%). The colour is officially 'Petrol', which is like a darker, more blue teal? I'm pretty sure it will go with almost everything in my wardrobe.

( Slouchy )