Yes! The perfect cardigan to wear with all of my favorite outfits. I love being able to layer my clothes. I am always either too hot or too cold. Sweater on, sweater off, I can’t help it. Maybe I am “at that age.” The Quinn Cardigan from 5 out of 4 Patterns is perfect for when my body doesn’t know how to feel. To show you just how versatile this cardigan is, I put together 4 looks with the same sweater. Here is a short video so you can check it out.
I am going to talk about the current pattern, Quinn and then I will remind you of all the patterns you see in this video!
5 out of 4 easily makes up the majority of my clothing so this was fun to put together.
When I was planning to make my Quinn, I wanted a “solid-ish” color so I could wear it frequently and with a variety of garments I’ve already made. When I opened a box from the Jessica Cee Collection and it had this gorgeous dusty mauve, double knit fabric inside, I knew it would be perfection! I don’t mean to brag, but I was correct! This fabric is such a compliment to my newly made (and blogged about) Balance dress and this would now be perfect to wear on chilly mornings through the Spring months.
Let’s Take a Look at the Pattern Details
The Quinn Cardigan is a relaxed fit ‘grandpa-style’ cardigan. Quinn can be hemmed or finished with a hem band, and has three different neckline finishes available: Collar, shawl collar band, or regular band. Short and long sleeves are available, finished with either a hem or a cuff. A FBA bodice is included and optional front patch pockets. You can even add elbow patches (ovals or hearts)!
The Quinn Cardigan features:
- PDF pattern and separate tutorial for knit fabrics with 25% horizontal stretch
- XXS – 5XL sizing based on our women’s size chart (see last image)
- FBA (full bust adjustment) bodice included
- 3 Necklines: Collar, shawl collar band, or regular band
- Bodice can be hemmed or banded
- Short or long sleeves, hemmed or cuffed
- Optional front patch pockets
- Optional elbow patches: oval or hearts
I sewed a size 2x FBA graded to a 3x. I removed 2 inches of length from the sleeves. I used the Shawl Collar Band and hemmed the bottom. These simple patch pockets are my favorite things! My next one will absolutely have heart shaped patches on the elbows!
Keep in mind, this pattern only requires a 25% stretch fabric so it will work for so many of your heavier knit fabrics. I think a Liverpool with the snaps and a bottom band for more of a Bomber jacket vibe. I love when I make an article of clothing and can think of more possibilities for the pattern right away!
Patterns from the above video with links
Disclaimer some of these are different versions of the patterns. A few of these items haven’t been photographed yet. 🙂
Patterns used
The Balance Top and Dress Pattern
The Knot Your Average Top and Dress
I encourage you to check out the Quinn Cardigan while it is on sale this week.
This blog contains afflinks which is a commission paid from the host company.
Note to self: You have made it 7 weeks into growing out your gray hair. Don’t not give up or give in! 🙂
Share this:
SequoiaLynn Sews 