Sweaters or cardi only, and mostly oversized (matches the book, I guess?). Lots of intarsia, some aran/cables.
Great guy sweater: “Men’s Herringbone Sweater” by Artwork (Jane and Patrick Gottelieb), page 19.
Miscellany
19.Mar.07 ~ 6:49 am
Last week was one of these weeks where no matter how much I work, I seem to accomplish very little. Yuck.
Friday before last was the first of a series of warm spring-like days, and I went to two LYS, The Yarnery, and Borealis Yarns.
accessories, contemplation, knitting, socks, yarn stash | 4 stitchesFamily Circle Easy Knitting, Fall 2004
01.Sep.06 ~ 1:13 pm
I liked the dressy V-neck sweaters shown on Pages 46-47, Patterns 12, 13, and 14.
The Asian-inspired cardigan on page 53 (pattern 21) has a really nice flap, though I think I would prefer regular buttons, not ones crocheted with yarn to match.
Several cute baby or kids patterns (hats, cardi, and sheep blanket) included too. Patterns 26, 27, 28, 30 (baby), 36, 37, 38, and 39 (kids).
contemplation | Comments OffKnit ‘N’ Style #144 (August 2006)
06.Aug.06 ~ 6:38 pm
Interesting! They’ve changed the magazine; better paper and layout. I like the changes. The models/photo layout haven’t really changed very much. One change I didn’t like (and I had to pull out an older issue to check/compare), the pattern instructions are now in the back instead of accompanying the project pictures. Why, oh why!? Continue reading »
contemplation | Comments OffCast-On May-July 2006
06.Aug.06 ~ 5:37 pm
**** I absolutely love the Donegal Tweed Jacket (designed by Rosemary Drysdale), on pages 30-31. It looks great with a tweedy yarn. Plain details are mixed in with texture and a bit of cabling. I’d think about using the Bemidji Homespun I have for this instead of the Must-Have Cardigan. Hmm….
contemplation | Comments OffRowan 10th Anniversary Oversize Booklet
27.Jun.06 ~ 4:27 pm
Black/white photos, and featurettes about several designers (eg: Kaffe Fassett, Kim Hargreaves, Sasha Kagan, etc.).
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Rowan Magazine 34
15.Jun.06 ~ 4:24 pm
Rowan’s website does not have any samples for this issue, but The Knitting Garden has some previews and pattern information on this page.
Rosebud is a really sweet vintagey cardi with both intarsia and lace details. I’d like this a bit shorter so I can wear it without the belt. Design #24 page 120, picture page 4.
Rowan Magazine 31
14.Jun.06 ~ 1:54 pm
The Rowan site doesn’t have samples for this issue, but you can see some previews at The Knitting Garden’s website.
I like the shape and neck of the Orient shell. I notice, however, that the edges curl a bit around the armholes. Design #1 page 68, picture page 4. The tiny bits of colors are embroidered. I wonder if I could skip them altogether.
contemplation | Comments OffKnitty, Spring 2006
12.Apr.06 ~ 4:38 pm
The short-sleeve sweater on the cover, Mesilla, is fun and playful. If I make this for myself, no embroidery. The stripes and picot on the cuffs are the perfect decorative touch.
Anatolia is awesome. I like the fit and the color pattering—it’s detailed and interesting enough without being overdone or fussy. The name fits perfectly too. It immediately brought to mind the motifs I saw in Istanbul and Turkey about 10 years ago.
I wonder about the shaping or fit of the armsyces of UnGranny Smith. I’m a cardi girl (really, any sweater, but cardis and jackets are handy!). But the pose could be throwing me off.
I like the scalloped edging on T Twist Tee, but the sleeves aren’t to my taste.
I don’t know which I liked more, the handsome model or the Jamesey! Perfect guy sweater, easy care, even! If I made one for myself, i’ll make it shorter.
The Jardin Anglais really appeals to the girly in me. However, I think I’d rather omit the sleeve colorwork on and narrow the sleeves a bit (maybe a slight bell?), and keep the color accents on the cuffs and collar.
Possible double-knitting process/practice project in Exchequered.
Tendrils: beautiful, beads, Sivia. Do I need say more? :)
Reid is a perfect girly girl sweater (and the photos prove that you don’t need girly colors for a feminine sweater). Double Scoop’s also cute. And Tiny Tether? How practical! Now, if only I could find more kiddos to knit for.
It’s not always cold here in Minnesota, but sometimes in the late spring or even late summer, we need warm coverings for our feet. But what’s a girl to do if she has a pedicure scheduled? These Pedicure Socks are the perfect solution!
Cookie A has a new sock pattern, Hedera. I probably would prefer a solid color with this pattern (as the photos show). I wonder of a limited/monochromatic variegated could also work…
Next time I’m in the toy mood, I’ll have to remember Nautie.
contemplation | Comments OffVogue Knitting, Spring/Summer 2006
03.Apr.06 ~ 10:20 am
I’ve only seen a couple posts in the knitblogging world about the Vogue Knitting Spring/Summer issue. Personally, I came away with a “these things are too young for me” vibe (and that, in turn, made me feel old! :/ ). Mind you, I don’t mean that in a negative way. My personal style leans towards contemporary, clean lines or tailoring, with minimal details. That said, I’m also a girly-girl, but any femininity in myself will lean towards colors (eg: pink) rather than ruffles and lace.
Now that I have this blog active, I’ll maintain a category to post projects or patterns that I find interesting or definitely want to make. That way I’ll have an easy reference for when I go project spelunking in the future. : )
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