Blackwood Cardigan - Multi-Color

Now if you are counting this is the fourth garment from these fabrics, one a t-shirt for me and two little girl dresses and now a Blackwood Cardigan (here are my other Blackwood Cardigans)

This all started as an idea in my head and a picture of vintage lettermen sweater. Pinterest idea here

The main idea for the sleeves was just cause they are cute and I didn't have enough navy fabric for the length of sleeves

Let's talk fabrics first  

Navy knit

Cream French Terry

Brown Jersey

Rust Jersey - sold out

Then I just started sewing and putting it together.  Now I have changed how I do the pockets on the Blackwood, I don't like topstitching pockets.  So I make them wider and put the side of pockets at the side seams and the front band.  The pocket does sit lower but I have long arms!   A plus, no stretched out pockets with topstitching.

To keep the pockets from sagging out, I stitch an inch or two on each side, much better.

Back view - bottom band does have a center back seam

If you follow my Instagram stories I really debated on the lower band and front band.  Use the brown and rust color or a navy rib knit I had, the votes went with the navy.  I just couldn't do it, I had this picture in my head and I had to use the brown and rust.  Also, the rib knit was just so thin, I didn't think it would work well.

I went with a navy top for photos first and it just didn't work, then my favorite gingham popped into my head, yep that was better.

Gingham for the win

I just love this Blackwood Cardigan, it is so fun!