I loved the chunky look of this cardigan when I saw it and wanted to have a go. I think this is the most chunky thing I've knitted yet and it was amazing how quickly it came together.
I was a little disappointed that it's knitted flat and sewn together, but it's not the end of the world, and I guess if you made it as one piece it would get pretty heavy very quickly.
I used 5 balls of Stylecraft Special XL super chunky in duck egg, and my biggest needles. And rather than taking months it took weeks!
I love the fisherman rib stitch. I was worried it would slow me down, but it's really easy and looks fantastic. I love how chunky the whole thing is.
If I was doing it again I'd make sure I was even more loose when binding off the top of the sleeves, and I might be tempted to make the front panels a little wider, but otherwise I think its come out pretty well. Not sure if I can wear it to the office though - it might be too chuncky to fit under my coat!
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