Original Pattern: Fox in the Snow MittensÂ
Knitter Extraordinaire: Lilja (Ravelry ID, blog)
Mods:Â Using the charts from the mitten pattern, Lilja created a great circular yoke (and steeked!) sweater for her nephew. She used the original pattern’s charts for the yoke and to add detail near the hem, and improvised the dotted stripes for the body and sleeves. Project page can be found here.
What Makes This Awesome:Â I love how Lilja took the charts and used it for a focal point on the round yoke. Round yokes are a great place for colourwork, and think of all the cool charts out there you might adapt for a round yoke like this! I also love the colours, as the muted greys help those fabulous foxes stand out even more. Â but the most interesting detail for me is the dotted stripes that she uses throughout the body and sleeves, which add the just the right amount of interest without competing with the foxes or distracting the eye. The overall effect is really cohesive and balanced, and has me thinking where else those great dotted stripes might turn up on future knits! Well done, Lilja!
Oh, and this isn’t the first time someone’s knit up incredible modification from the original pattern featured here- You should also check out these previous Mod Mondays-  for more foxy sweater inspiration! A grown-up sweater here, and a baby sweater here.
I love foxes! I hope they stay in fashion for a while. This sweater is absolutely adorable.
Hope you’re well,
S
This is another one I want to make in an adult size! Beautiful.
I remember the other fox projects you showed. This one is another beauty. And steeking? I am impressed.
wow! I have been knitting for a long time and I’ve never had the courage to do a modification of anything! I just plod along religiously following someone else’s instructions. Always amazed by the innovation and fearlessness of other knitters.
Wow! What a smart modification! I would love to knit foxes for myself now!
Love this sweater! I agree with you on those awesome dotted stripes. Would be a great way to use up some colorful variegated yarn and pair them with a neutral background so that the dots would pop, maybe for a cowl or pullover or mittens? Bookmarking this one for sure 🙂
Oh wow, I love this! The foxes are awesome but I especially love the addition of the dotted stripes.
Another great foxy modification! And steeked? That girl is very bold!!!
That’s adorable! I really love the dotted stripes as well. All these fox sweaters are really making me want one!
Hehe, a child version! I love this, it looks so sophisticated.
What a cute cardigan! I love the little foxes on it. I haven’t tried steeking yet but think a small project like this would be a great way to dip that toe in the water.
Adorable! And I have also loved all the Fox mitten modifications – all have them have been brilliant and super fun!
Too cute. I am still too chicken to knit a sweater for my son. I can only imagine what would happen to it….probably something involving the hen house….
I love this mod! Those mittens are fab, but I think I like the sweater even more.