Monday 22 November 2010

Modification Monday: Antler Audrey


Original Pattern: Audrey in Unst

Knitter Extraordinaire: Nikki (Rav ID)

Modifications: Charted out and inserted lace panels from two Barbara Walker stitch dictionaries, modifying the cardigan to accomodate the lace inserts. Project details can be found on the project page.

What Makes This Awesome: Nikki notes that she has a long history with gauge issues, and found that lace in garments provides a more forgiving fit. She loved the Audrey in Unst pattern, but after receving the wonderful gift of the Barbara Walker Stitch Dictionaries (all 4 of them!) she decided to trying something more adventurous. And her adventure paid off- the cardigan is beautiful. I love the lace she chose, and I'm also really impressed with how she recognized a trouble point with her knitting and figured out a wonderfully creative solution. What an amazing cardi!

10 comments:

Nat at Made in Home said...

Is it really the same cardigan? Really nice work!

roxie said...

That's a masterpiece. Hope she enters it in the county fair!

Jacey said...

That's a great modification.

Hilary said...

How cool! I love the Audrey in Unst pattern, and this take on it is just spectacular!

Katie said...

LOVE this modification! I already like the Audry pattern, but this really improves upon it. Just lovely!

French Press Knits said...

Agreed- totally gorgeous!

behind the ivy said...

Wow, what a fantastic mod!

jennifer said...

Modification Mondays are making my queue impossibly long! You keep showing me patterns I've overlooked but then fall in love with when I see the mod!

Maryse said...

It's a beautiful cardigan! Very classy and feminine! Great mods!

Teresa said...

What a great cardi!