Monday 14 March 2011

Modification Monday: Recycled Wallpaper


Original Pattern: Wallpaper Hat

Knitter Extraordinaire: Amy (Ravelry ID)



Mods: Transformed the fair isle hat pattern into a gorgeous open-front cardigan with a shawl collar.


What Makes This Awesome: She turned a hat into a cardigan. How much more awesome does it get? This isn't the first modification of the Wallpaper hat that has been featured on this series, but I couldn't resist another. I guess it goes to show that this hat is seriously inspiring. I love the design of this- the rounded fronts, the great fair isle design is used beautifully, and the shawl collar is a lovely touch. I've really been loving cardigans that are meant to be worn open, and this just takes the cake. Details on her modification can be found on the project page, here.


18 comments:

Laura said...

I really cannot express how much I love that sweater! It's amazing!

Unknown said...

It's so pretty!

Melanie Routhier said...

I can't believe how amazing this is! Thanks for sharing.

Misty said...

Wow! All I can say is wow!

WildflowerWool said...

What an amazing sweater and the inspiration came from a hat pattern...incredible!

Monica said...

wow, beautiful sweater, and the pattern is lovely! One day, one day I hope to be able to pull something like this off!

Anonymous said...

That is incredible. What a fab job!

polkaknits said...

I'm amazed! It's so great, that the wool is recycled!

Cakewalk Yarns said...

Beautiful! I love that we are seeing more colorwork in knitting.

Jacey said...

I just love it. The shape is so flattering, and it's really a timeless cardigan.

Knit 1 LA said...

Was this the same motif as a little girls dress you featured? There's something about that wallpaper design that is so appealing! The design of the sweater is fantastic as well!

French Press Knits said...

Totally amazing- hooray for Amy!

Rachael said...

Holy cow, that's stunning. I cannot imagine how much work the conversion must have been!

juicyknits said...

Oh, that's a beauty! Love it.

Anonymous said...

O! M! Gorgeous!

Anonymous said...

WOW. Speechless....

um. May I pay her to make me one? I don't think my knitting skills will cover that one.

Hilary said...

Holy cow, that's amazing!!

Dorota said...

Oh thats very beautiful,I love to create the things as well,I dont know how to knit so for now I am just crocheting,but I am going to learn!
have a nice day!
Dorota