Last February
while I was craving for the spring to finally make an appearance,
I saw Frank Tell's ready to wear collection
Fall/Winter 2011/12.
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left picture: Vogue.it - right picture: Zimbio.com |
...Be careful what you wish for, since the cold lasted for much longer than I needed!
My version is simpler,
with sleeves that actually fit.
I wanted to be able to wear it under a coat, and in fact... I did.
More than once ...
This knit is a great stash buster!
can you see all the different yarns and textures?
This is my second attempt in re-creating a Frank Tell sweater (see previous one here ).
I had most of the yarns as leftovers from previous projects (a new sweater for close to 0$?? sign me in!!). I double and even triple some of the yarns not only to make it thicker, but also to have a wide variety of mélange colors.
...And I started to knit, without a pattern, just randomly switching yarns and stitches.
I made a "square" shaped, with a deep scoop neck.
There are no decreases for the armholes, just a boxy chunky knit.
I know it looks a little on the "crazy" side, but what can I say?
Sometimes I am in a twin set and look like I could have jumped out of a JCrew ads, but most of the time I like things a bit "not-so-preppy".
This is definitely a "preppy-me-not" sweater!!
xox, d.
will party here
wow, it looks amazing.... I am not too good at knitting... guess it is a bit out of my league... but if you happen to have any spare wool you don't know how to use...
ReplyDeleteThat looks awesome! I am rubbish when it comes to knitting (can't even knit a scarf evenly!)
ReplyDeleteI. AM. SO. IMPRESSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is SUPER CUTE!!
ReplyDeleteLove, Love, Love the sweater. You have done an amazing job with no pattern. You have blended the colours and textures like a pro.
ReplyDeletenicely done!
ReplyDeleteThis sweater is awesome!! Love that it's a great stashbuster too! As always - I'm in awe of your talent!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a great week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
Wow, Donatella! This is beautiful! I'm so glad you linked up at Etcetorize~
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ReplyDeleteWow! You did an amazing job! I am so impressed you did that without a pattern! It looks so much like the original. What a great way to use leftover yarn too! I have a party going on over at my blog that is dedicated to using your craft stash items. The link is open for most of October and I would love to have you join! Here is the link if you are interested: http://mylilpumpkinpatch.blogspot.com/2011/10/document.html
ReplyDeletelove the sweater perfect for fall and the colors are awesome come see me at http://shopannies.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteHow thrilling!
ReplyDeleteI am ecstatic!
How thrilling!
ReplyDeleteI am ecstatic!
Wow! Incredible! You are so talented :-)
ReplyDeleteHow cool is that!? What a great sweater! And I love your inspirations!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing this at the Stache Party! You are so talented! I hope you'll come back next month to link up!
ReplyDeleteStephanie
mylilpumpkinpatch.blogspot.com
e' fantastica cara...piu' bella la tua di versione
ReplyDeletegrazie Manu!!!! <3
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