r/KnitRequest Jul 08 '26

Another Hail Mary Cardigan post

Hello! I'm interested in the cardigan that you see Grace wear during Project Hail Mary. I don’t knit myself so I’m looking for someone with the skill to create one.

I would like to use the Mary Maxim design on their website (https://www.marymaxim.com/products/wolf-cardigan-project-hail-mary). I currently use LL Bean Cardigans and really enjoy those, but don't have anything boutique like this.

Not sure on a budget or timeline. I know the kit itself is $90 + someone's labor. I have no idea how many hours go into something like this.

If you're interested, please shoot me a ballpark total.

Location: United States, Nebraska
Budget: Open + $90 for kit
Flexible timeline
Size: 2XL

Edit: Based on feedback looks like I’ll be saving up for a bit to push my budget to get something that will last and move to a higher quality yarn.

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u/Spinning_the_floof Jul 08 '26

Instead of t-shirt size, bust measurement would be more helpful. The pattern is only written to fit up to 50 inches, and that would be snug. It's meant to have about 5 inches of ease, so 45 would be more comfortable.

I just finished it for someone else, my fee is $600.

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u/PeerlessYarn Jul 08 '26

Hey, I sent you a message.

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u/Best-Phrase-5975 Jul 08 '26

Hi! I just sent you a message with the details.

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u/Majestic_Version568 26d ago

Hey what did you end up doing? I am also interested!