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Poetry-esque kimono cardigan for less wonga?

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PenguinFlipper · 24/12/2023 09:56

*wonga!

I'd love to buy this Poetry kimono cardigan but it's out of stock in the petrol blue plus is £200! Can anyone suggest an alternative please? It's the shape & chunky texture I love, not fussed re pockets. Bonus points if not hand wash because I'm lazy. Size 14-16 but I like oversized. thanks!

https://www.poetryfashion.co.uk/product-RA23/colour-b-dark-petrol/alpaca-cotton-kimono-cardigan.htm

Poetry - Alpaca & cotton kimono cardigan

Knitted in all-over basket-stitch from a blend of alpaca and Pima cotton to reveal the subtle colours of the yarn, this soft and fluffy cardigan takes cues from the kimono with its boxy silhouette, three-quarter length dolman-style sleeves and gently a...

https://www.poetryfashion.co.uk/product-RA23/colour-b-dark-petrol/alpaca-cotton-kimono-cardigan.htm

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PenguinFlipper · 24/12/2023 09:58

Adding the pic!

Poetry-esque kimono cardigan for less wonga?
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bluedomino · 24/12/2023 10:16

Wow! That is pretty much a copy of Maura Kirks "Dandelion and Burdock" cardigan from November Knits. They have the same neckline and stitch pattern, just widened the sleeves.
What a rip off.

Poetry-esque kimono cardigan for less wonga?
PenguinFlipper · 24/12/2023 10:35

@bluedomino oh yes, V similar but outsized! If I only I could knit :)

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Banoffeepie21 · 24/12/2023 10:47

It is similar in the sense of the front edges and stitch appearance, apart from that the shape of the Poetry one is much nicer, and it has pockets. I’ve been knitting recently and natural fibres yarn is expensive.
Hopefully someone can come along with some useful suggestions OP.

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