Limbo
Posted by limedragon | Filed under general, knitting
I’ve been in a weird sort of knitting limbo or apathy. I knit and knit, but I don’t seem to accomplish anything. Gauge is way off, the fabric sucks, the yarn looks ugly, et cetera.
This has all been caused by several factors, the largest of which is I still haven’t finished seaming the Cropped [...]
Tags: apathy, china, chocolate, class, contemplation, cropped-cardigan, dance, deaf, editorial, fda, limbo, mothers-day, shepherds-harvest, thousand-hand-bodhisattva
Miscellany
Posted by limedragon | Filed under accessories, contemplation, knitting, socks, yarn stash
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.
Tags: accessories, borealis-yarns, contemplation, hats, mad-cows, shelridge-farm, sock-madness, socks, yarn stash, yarnery
Family Circle Easy Knitting, Fall 2004
Posted by limedragon | Filed under contemplation
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 [...]
Tags: contemplation, family circle
Knit ‘N’ Style #144 (August 2006)
Posted by limedragon | Filed under contemplation
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!?
Tags: contemplation, knit n style
Cast-On May-July 2006
Posted by limedragon | Filed under contemplation
**** 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….
Tags: cast-on, contemplation
Rowan 10th Anniversary Oversize Booklet
Posted by limedragon | Filed under contemplation
Black/white photos, and featurettes about several designers (eg: Kaffe Fassett, Kim Hargreaves, Sasha Kagan, etc.).
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.
Tags: contemplation, rowan
Rowan Magazine 34
Posted by limedragon | Filed under contemplation
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 [...]
Tags: contemplation, rowan
Rowan Magazine 31
Posted by limedragon | Filed under contemplation
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. [...]
Tags: contemplation, rowan
Knitty, Spring 2006
Posted by limedragon | Filed under contemplation
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. [...]
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Vogue Knitting, Spring/Summer 2006
Posted by limedragon | Filed under contemplation
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 [...]
Tags: contemplation, vogue knitting
