Mod Monday is back! For those that were missing it, honestly there are fewer and fewer modifications that are being documented, at least where I can easily find them. So if you do come across a great knitted mod, let me know!Â
Let’s look at this lovely knit, shall we?
Original Pattern: Azalea
Knitter Extraordinaire: isimlikeafish (Ravelry profile, blog)
Mods: Changed the top of the original strappy tank pattern to be a raglan t-shirt instead. Details can be found on her project page, here. And a note that if you love to read and are looking for knitting with a dash of book review content, her blog is great!
What Makes This Awesome: I love the original pattern, it’s been in my queue for a while- but those little spaghetti straps, they can easily put a knitter off. But here we have such a great solution- knit the shoulders as a cap sleeve tee, and focus on the original pattern details lower down. This is a great idea for anyone who loves a design detail on a tank top, but wants a little more shoulder coverage.
This would be an especially great pattern mash up if you have a knit that you love the fit and look of the shoulders and neckline, and want to incorporate the details from a different pattern into the rest of the body. Now that the warm weather is on its way, maybe it’s time to look at modifying some knits for summer?
Hi Julie! I’ve always wondered how you find the modifications in Ravelry – do you just look at a lot of items or are there certain terms that you search for? I don’t spend a whole lot of time on Ravelry but I will definitely keep my eyes open.
I find them in a few different ways- the best is when I just happen across them, but sometimes I have to go digging.I find that in the past it’s been easiest to look at really popular patterns and then check to see who has made modifications- usually a very popular pattern will have several. I also always take a look at the existing knits for a pattern I’m considering making – Iv’e found some very inspirational mods that way too! Then I message the knitter and ask permission I’ve only had a few people ever turn it down, but I respect their right to privacy.
Oh, the top is super cute!
xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
http://www.dressedwithsoul.com
Thanks Rena! I totally agree, it’s a great mod she did. 🙂
These mods, including the yarn itself, suit the wearer so beautifully. It all goes together so well. I’m going to go over there right now to see how she did it, since there is a tank top pattern or two for which I could use some coverage.
Thank you very much for providing the information.
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