What do you get when you have a semi-large stash of sweater knits and every cardigan pattern disappoints? You get out your trusty Renfrew pattern and hack it up! (After tracing off a copy of course.)
![Renfrew Cardigan Buttons](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_vhuoUh5nd0EZ4snj6HPAkyJX8-0-hCvWfrlyan8EWjf1xInbZHzsbv1829oREbcAryUVLXKo3aoUTKl1xzj13lbjsWOc2tzLadQSOnGrPJxG778oA74DTlikXm9NpMXg=s0-d) |
Renfrew is always there for you. |
I really like those RTW sweater with gathered yokes so I did a little slashing and spreading as well.
![Renfrew Cardigan Front gathers](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_sGh9CN8g8M-UToOZ9ZSYJvUZImbgmhUKx8TNTLfCQdSjO4gHiXNoic-V3WXixcY_ZrlAGm_Y-QlVe_-B2MJvqgykiZ_NYIDsbY4VCe-kKRKmCO1VxucLRfolfp2LGq=s0-d) |
Yoke Gathers! |
I selected a nice firm knit from the sweater knit stash, an acrylic/polyester/wool blend purchased from
Mood last year. About 2 hours later we had what I like to call
Librarian
Chic. (Pants are Colette Clovers in stretch Corduroy BTW)
![Renfrew Cardigan 4](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_txwSBlLxtiFGEfj8QGctXmxZU_fKP5ILnJTikUrgQNQ4m8-hJBd5uPvb7fdvRcoAC12dp6wY-QYZb70qQm4VvUQuzk12p3uWvP3VN1hU6Gp4fBi8q4x3Fz9C7SfDSF1g=s0-d) |
I have just the book for you! |
Also doubles as personal assistant chic.
![Renfrew Cardigan 3](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_tGXrYk_98ZS0TivouGmt9lLIP04K53yA5CHCAQ8cColunHzpNcWDadSKE9DvZsCuR_2BKeBOeQAePVs0Y30Qs3MPaWCDxcjm4HD7gZadIY3TzpWGQTsmc_NbZQtyujXA=s0-d) |
Yes, yes pick up your dry cleaning and then file the Peterman account. |
And look the back is really pretty.
![Renfrew Cardigan Back](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_t6-Bg3Xt4OL_4RE4jw4fxNSV0proCC5njG4WbYnorLmlIIp4a6DrEKffLlA7r559lmyq6W_EUbw_6NCgXRTLI6kc_WtAjgziunwVTT8Usgr2Z6WDWx1rTRYRHW6Wwstw=s0-d) |
More gathers cause they're awesome. |
After giving this a really good pressing I'm super pleased with it. The pattern changes aren't too hard to do and I'll explain them in my next post.
Oh I love that version and the Clovers! I think I might have to jump on this converting renfrew business! Great job, x
ReplyDeleteThanks Stevie! Renfrew is such a great pattern isn't it.
DeleteIt looks so good! I'll definitely have to try this with my Renfrew at some point.
ReplyDeleteYou should, it's still a pretty quick project except for maybe the button hole/button part. :)
DeleteLove the patterned knit you've sewn this up with! It's gorgeous, and a perfect librarian match with those lovely clovers :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! It was a happy accident that the sweater and clovers went together. Hooray for Mood and all it's awesome fabric.
DeleteEsta muy chula
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