Everyone knows I LOVE a cropped jumper, so needless to say that I was over the moon when Jennifer Lauren offered to send me a copy of her Enid Sweater to try out. And surprise, surprise, I'm a big fan!
One of my favourite things about Jen is her unique sense of design which sets apart her patterns from other similar ones. I'm also a big fan of how easy Jen's PDF patterns are to use (she has a knack of setting them out and breaking them up in a really well-ordered way), as well as how detailed her instructions are.
For my version of Enid, I went with the square neckline for an authentically vintage look. A word of warning here: even if you're experienced with knits really pay attention to Jen's neckband instructions and don't skip a single step! I overestimated my abilities and only just about managed to salvage this make as a result. My neckline doesn't look bad, but had I followed the instructions more carefully from the start, it would have looked even better!
Adapting the Enid Sweater pattern for stretchy knits
Enid is designed with sturdy sweatshirt knits in mind and requires you to cut the bodice on the bias to maximise the stretch. However, it seems like I wanted to break ALL the rules with this make, as I decided to use a stretchier knit and cut my bodice on the fold. The latter wasn't an issue, but my fabric choice resulted in pooling around the side-bust area and seriously wide/floppy sleeves! So I unpicked it all (it took a deflatingly long time) and used my Violet Dress pattern pieces to amend my Enid ones. By placing Violet on top of Enid I was able to reduce the sleeve (by a lot) and side bodice (by a little) widths. If you're a big cheat like me, I hope this tip helps, because Enid's worth it!
So there you have it, my first Enid Sweater. I imagine it'll be my first of many, including making it in a sweatshirt knit...how it was originally intended to be!
Have you made this pattern? What are your thoughts on Enid?
Oh your Enid sweater is so gorgeous and looks amazing on you! I didn't realize it was made for sweatshirt material. That's awesome. :) I now need the pattern and lots of cute sweatshirt material. lol.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a pretty pattern! The square neckline is what really sells it, I think. But I would have no idea where to look for good sweatshirt knits!
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning! It really suits you (no wonder you like a cropped jumper) and the neckline is beautiful!
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LOVE this version on you! I really need to get some these patterns as I love the Bronte top too. Definitely need to push this pattern to the top of my next pattern-bing list :-)
ReplyDeleteIt is so freaking pretty! I love the square neckline (I wasn't sure in the line drawings) and your fabric is very pretty. Well done, Marie! :)
ReplyDeleteAhhhh! I love this- that neckline! And I love the whole look- rad shoes, lady!
ReplyDeleteThis turned out really cute, Marie!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great on you! I really like the black and white print and the neckline.
ReplyDeleteOoh, it's really cute. I think I'll be trying it!
ReplyDeleteI made a V-neck version of Enid last week (just wrote my blog post before I read yours!) and really love it. I'd definitely recommend trying it in a sweatshirt knit - mine's so lovely and cosy!
ReplyDeleteLove this! The square neck is really interesting, and your fabric is really neat. Great job!
ReplyDeleteI love your version of the Enid Sweater. I should try this!
ReplyDeleteOoh I love the fabric you selected! Your Enid is great! My mom got me the pattern for Christmas and some inexpensive terry to try it out with before committing to try and find a cool printed terry (really difficult to find here, mostly seems like you need to order from overseas). But I've also been curious about it both not on the bias and stretchier, so I'm glad to read your tips for the future!
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What a lovely make! That pattern is also on my wishlist, after seeing your version I'll definitely have to buy it! I also really like your shoes - would you mind sharing where you got them? Thanks!
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