Friday, November 07, 2014

Vested Interest

I love to knit, and I love to refashion thrift store garments. So why not combine the two passions? I've had this little pullover for a couple years now and have only worn it once or twice. I adore argyle, but the short sleeves really aren't doing it for me. It'll be so much more practical as a sweater vest to layer up during the winter.

Sweater Vest Refashion - Before

So I detached the sleeves and unraveled them. Then I used that yarn and my tiniest knitting needles to create a simple ribbed band around the armholes.

Sweater Vest Refashion - After

So much more wearable now! And I plan to do just that now that it's getting chillier.
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Sweater Vest - Before & After

11 comments:

Crista said...

Now that's one awesome, no-waste refashion!!! You have a knack for thinking outside the box, Carissa! And I love to combine multiple arts as well. :-)

Feeling Kinda Thirfty said...

Very cool!

Mrs. Kelley Dibble said...

Oh, how talented!!!

It's perfect now!

Happy weekend,
Kelley~

Cucicucicoo: Eco Crafting & Sewing said...

Oh my gosh, what genius! I never would've thought of doing that and it looks absolutely perfect! Nice job! :) Lisa

Saga said...

It looks like it was originally made like that, you couldn't tell that it is a refashion and knitted by hand. Very nice.

Bergen County Mocha Moms said...

OMGosh! So clever!

Amy Jo said...

Wow... what a great change! I'm impressed!

Andrea said...

I love that you did a knitted refashion!!! Eddie will be stoked too, I'm sure ;) It really does look so good...great job Carissa!!!

Andrea EOD

SewSweetVIntage said...

I love vests and argyle! Really cute<3

J said...

ingenious!

The Enchanted Forest said...

Wow, that does look absolutely perfect! could never tell it wasn't that way originally, so clever! that is really impressive :)