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MEWolf
True Blue Farmgirl
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Margaret
Byers
Colorado
USA
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 Posted - Jan 15 2012 : 09:38:08 AM
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This is a question for all those Knitting Chickens out there. I have a gorgeous pullover sweater that I purchased on a trip to Ireland. The problem is, I never wear it because it IS a pullover. Is there a way to remake it into a cardigan? Any help on this would be appreciated!
Margaret
“Kind hearts are the gardens, kind thoughts are the roots, kind words are the flowers, kind deeds are the fruits. Take care of your garden and keep out the weeds, fill it with sunshine, kind words and kind deeds.” ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1808-1882)
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BarefootGoatGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Corrine
North Carolina
USA
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Posted - Jan 16 2012 : 3:24:30 PM
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margaret,
it can be done...look for "reconstructed" items on etsy to get your inspiration. i've done many projects like this, some more successfuly than others. when reconstructing knits, remember to sew BEFORE you cut or you will loose the stitches and to work very slowly. i also recomend using hem tape below the area you plan to machine stitch to keep the yarns from being pulled down into the throat of the machine.
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MEWolf
True Blue Farmgirl
358 Posts
Margaret
Byers
Colorado
USA
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Posted - Jan 16 2012 : 6:01:55 PM
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Thank you Corrinne! I will check those out. I was thinking of putting some green grosgrain ribbon on either side of where I will cut the sweater. Would make a good place for some fashion of closings too.
Margaret
“Kind hearts are the gardens, kind thoughts are the roots, kind words are the flowers, kind deeds are the fruits. Take care of your garden and keep out the weeds, fill it with sunshine, kind words and kind deeds.” ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1808-1882)
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