Knitscene Summer 2011 and Love of Knitting Spring 2011

In this issue of Knitscene, you will find the following, plus lots more:

1. 7 Simple Summer Tops + 7 quick accessories
2. Explore Garter Stitch with Stephen West
3. The Magic of Mitered Corners
4. The Artful Knits of Amy Christoffers

Some patterns I like:

1. Embassy Scarf by Amy Polcyn, a light and airy drop stitch and garter stitch pattern  creates a feminine scarf
2. Mayville Cardigan by Sarah Fama, a super stretchy stitch is used for this simple jacket.  The sleeve silhouette is easily achieved - drop sleeves are worked without shaping to give a wide cuff and relaxed shoulder.

Love of Knitting Spring 2011 has 28 flirty spring knits - scarves, shells, vests and cardigans.  Also, learn to knit bobbles.

Buttermilk Shell by Melissa Leapman - wear a long sleeved shirt underneath for those cool spring days, and alone for the warm summer nights

Cropped Eyelet Vest by Irina Poludnenko, a beautiful, feminine vest featuring a picot edging and pretty lace pattern

Sunny Day Jumper by Amy Polcyn for Aslan Trends for little girls - super adorable with adjustable straps make it wearable for this and several seasons to come.

Azure Shawl by Nancy A. Boccuzzi is a beautiful lacy shawl with a ruffled edge is knit with Lucatape  yarn, by Lucci Yarns. This pretty yarn has tiny sequins woven into the fiber to give it a little something extra special.  Very pretty!

Interweave Knits - Summer 2011

The latest issue is here!  Full of beautiful knits, here are a few items you will find in this issue:

Cover Highlights:
21 Playful Warm Weather Knits
Liven Up Your Knitting (We Love Patchwork; Fast, Fresh Texture; Easy, Breezy Lace)
Kathy Zimmerman, the Knitter's Knitter
Create Your Own Lace

Caught my eye on the inside:
Bast Fibers: Article by Deborah Robson  :  A brief description of how yarn is made from these fibers as well as a review of several, including Louet Euroflax Sportweight and Halcyon Block Island Blend.

Cobblestone Vest, by Talitha Kuomi - This beautiful lacy vest uses the Louet Euroflax Sportweight yarn

Dockside Cardigan by Amy Miller - Comfy cardigan is knit with Cascade Yarns Heritage and features a classic brocade stitch

Amelia Hoodie by Erica Jackofsky - Lovely sleeveless hoodie is knit in stocking stitch, with a band of whipstitched swatches, knit with Malabrigo Organic Cotton.

Lots more awaits you in the Summer 2011 Issue of Interweave Knits.  Be sure to get your copy!