Original Pattern: Hawser

Knitter Extraordinaire: Erica (Ravelry ID, blog)

Mods: Modified the pattern to be knitted flat, and did split hem. For details on her modifications, check out her project page, here.

What Makes This Awesome: I think a lot of us have seen the beautiful Hawser pattern (because when Jared Flood designs a new pattern, the knitting section of the internet blows up big time!), but I love this modification to have the split seams (I think it is also referred to as ‘vented’), which gives the sweater a little extra detail.  Split seam mean this sweater will never be riding up in strange ways, leaving you pulling at the hem every time you stand up. Not to mention that knitting it flat and seaming it gives an otherwise heavyweight sweater a bit more structure. The overall result is stunning- ultra modern and yet totally classic all at once. If you like the look, the next time you are knitting a pattern in the round, consider knitting it flat instead in order to modify for split sides and provide the sweater better overall structure.  I know many people are adverse to seaming, but if you are feeling brave, this could be right up your alley.