This was the Lana Grossa pattern I took on. It was actually a very fast knit that took me ages to finish.
LOL This is my version of it. The yarn I used was Phildar Flirt. Sort of a thick skin slubby yarn. The frills on the collar didn't seat well. Too over done with the yarn being thick as well. So I tried to make it more versatile. The jacket lapels have been modified into ribbings, which is more to my taste. I can wear it with the lapel folded down the way shown in the picture as well as unfolded.
The other thing I did was to replot the sleeves and changed the sleeves cuff. I ribbed it as well and elongated it and added a slight flare to it. The finishing touch was 2 mini buttons and a crocheted button loop. And Voila! Zee jacket is done. Overall, apart from the fact that my mom has snagged it, I'm pretty happy with it.
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11 comments:
wow, you actually posted something!! welcome back!! =D
and your jacket looks really good on you!
Ooh you are back. Miss you so much. Great to hear you have at last something to show. Your Lana Grossa jacket looks really wonderful. Congratulations.
Aaarrrh! Welcome back, Laura! Your jacket feels like your original pattern ... great job! Looks great on you. :)
Welcome back girl. We really miss reading your post. Goodluck on the new job and the jacket turned out great.
Oh,nice to see you posting again! Lovely jacket and I like the modified sleeves cuff. ;)
Welcome back and thanks for inspiring us with your very stylish knit! I've got to hunt down that pattern now....
I have been eyeing this cardi, but I was not sure about the frill too, so your modifications are a good idea, especially the flared sleeves. Really pretty!
I like your customization to the cuff. It looks very cute!
Welcome back! I really like the changes that you made to the pattern. It looks great.
It looks great and i like the color too. :-)
welocme back! jacket looks lovely, love the mods. sometimes you just have to ignore the designers personal creative vision and get practical :)
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