Red Collection: Tweedy cardigan jacket

Here's the next item in the red collection, a tweedy cardigan jacket.

This uses the pattern from Prima Nopvember 2010 with some length added but the flare and collar width reduced slightly.

The fabric is an Ikea Gurli blanket/sofa throw in red mix. This costs £5.50 and measures 120cm by 180cm.

I've used the selvedge and hems of the throw for the hems and front band of the cardigan. Makes for a quick project, though it frays terribly and is very bulky at the hems.

This is 70% acrylic and 30% polyester so great if you are allergic to wool but want a tweedy look.