Monday 21 May 2012

Modification Monday: Skirt for Mistic



Original Pattern: Panache

Knitter Extraordinaire: Olga (Ravelry ID)

Mods: Using the shawl as a starting point, Olga created lace circle skirt with a fitted waist, worked in three colours for an ombre effect. Project can be found here.

What Makes This Awesome: I love it when people use a lace shawl as inspiration for a different garment, and this skirt is a drop-dead gorgeous example of that kind of modification.  I love Olga's decision to have the ombre effect (so summery!) and the mohair looks rich and luxurious. Truly, a stunningly beautiful, one-of-a-kind knit!

15 comments:

WildflowerWool said...

I am knitting a semi circular shawl now and had comments that it would make a nice skirt but never actually thought about doing it. Maybe I should! This is lovely!

polkaknits said...

Amazing! I really like this ombre effect on lace.

Anonymous said...

Love this! It looks so comfy, too.

grandmastatus said...

1) That skirt looks amazing: the yarn choice, colors and style all working together to make a dreamy, flowing garment.
2) OMG high heels on rocks? 0_o

Unknown said...

I have never once like nor wanted to knit a skirt, until now. That is probably the prettiest skirt I have EVER seen! I love the triple color effect as well. So pretty!!

Evelyn said...

I bet this skirt feels amazing on! And if I knit one, I think I would go dancing more often. ; )

Neulisti said...

Amazing!

Jacey said...

Geez! The skirt is incredible!

Hilary said...

Oh my...this may be one of the most beautiful knits I've ever seen!

Teresa said...

Stunning, simply stunning!

Tiffany said...

This is absolutely stunning. I would like to learn more of how this is done. Time for some research. If anyone has any pointers I'd love to hear them. I've never thought to do this before. It's so hot here where I am this would be a perfect summer knit!

Teresa said...

So beautiful. I really like her pictures.

Anonymous said...

So beautiful!

Mari said...

Wow! So pretty. I have turned a shawl into a poncho for my little girl. That is as ambitious as I have gotten. THis is just beautiful.

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