Monday 2 January 2012

Modification Monday: Paris Night Melody



Original Pattern: Melody's Shawl

Knitter Extraordinaire: Sachiko (Ravelry ID)

Mods: The clever construction of this pattern intends for the item to be worked in the round and then cut open like a scarf- Sachiko decided to keep it 'uncut' for a modern and stunning infinity scarf.  Project page can be found here.


What Makes This Awesome: I love how Sachiko transformed this clever scarf into an infinity scarf, it's a great idea that could be done with lots of other scarves, as well- even if it is knit more conventionally, a provisional cast on could be used and ends could be grafted together. But this one really shines for it's simplicity, and requires a really beautiful yarn to pull it off- her choice of the Malabrigo Lace in 'Paris Night' (a truly amazing colourway) really sets off the knit. I want one just like it!

13 comments:

Anonymous said...

oh, wow! that's really fabulous! i love the original pattern, and the mod is gorgeous. i can imagine adding some beads in the open part for a little extra fun...

Anonymous said...

Ooooh la la! I love it.

Erin Kate said...

I love the mod! So paris-esque. :)

Kat said...

Wow! That is amazing. Love it!

NataĊĦa said...

this looks cool!

Evelyn said...

Pure love ... and the color is perfection in this style.

heklica said...

So very pretty!

behind the ivy said...

What a gorgeous mod! I absolutely love it.

Nat at Made in Home said...

This is a great modification Monday - I LOVE this colour!!!

Karen said...

Oh, I love this! Love the mod, love the colour (I honeymooned in Paris, why do I not have this colourway in my stash?!). May have to shamelessly copy this exact project. :)

Teresa said...

That looks so cool! Love it.

Jacey said...

Paris Night is a favorite for sure! And I love this scarf.

Rachel said...

I've never much thought of knitting an infinity scarf but this one stands out to me...not very bulky knit up in laceweight and I love the design. And an added bonus...I have some of this very yarn in this very color in my stash...hmmmm. Thanks for sharing another fabulous modification monday!