On the cover:
Exquisite Eyelets, Sexy Swimwear, Cool Citrus, Sheer Heat
What caught my eye:
Eyelet Wrap Top by Theresa Schabes, using Covington by Plymouth Yarn - Standard fitting, sleeveless wrap-around top in daisy stitch and smocked rib patterns.
Lace Cover-Up by Renee Lorion, using Linen by Claudia Hand Painted Yarns - this is a lace shawl seamed at one side, and gathered at the other to create a draped neckline.
Buttoned Lace Vest by Pat Olski, using Brown Sheep Company's Cotton Fleece - feminine vest with contrast color ribbed edges.
Also an article called To Purl or not to Purl by Meg Swansen "If you had learned to purl before you learned to knit, would purl be your favorite stitch and knitting feel a bit awkward?"
And Why Knot! by Nicky Epstein will give you some creative ideas for I-Cord.
More magazine reviews coming soon! I was recently at the book store and stocked up on 'em!
Friday, March 11, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
Knitting Books Due out March 2011
Here is a brief list of some of the new books due out next month - enjoy!
March 1
Knitty Gritty: Knitting for the Absolute Beginner
by Aneeta Patel
March 8
The New Encyclopedia of Knitting Techniques
by Leslie Stanfield and Melody Griffiths
March 15
75 Birds, Butterflies & Little Beasts to Knit and Crochet
by Lesley Stanfield
March 15
The Very Easy Guide to Lace Knitting: Step-by-Step Techniques, Easy-to-Follow Stitch Patterns, and Projects to Get You Started
by Lynne Watterson
March 18
Simply Circular: Circular Knitting Essentials
by Kara Gott Warner
March 1
Knitty Gritty: Knitting for the Absolute Beginner
March 8
The New Encyclopedia of Knitting Techniques
March 15
75 Birds, Butterflies & Little Beasts to Knit and Crochet
March 15
The Very Easy Guide to Lace Knitting: Step-by-Step Techniques, Easy-to-Follow Stitch Patterns, and Projects to Get You Started
March 18
Simply Circular: Circular Knitting Essentials
Friday, February 18, 2011
Interweave Knits - Spring 2011
As always, Interweave Knits does not disappoint! Here are a few things from the latest issue that caught my eye.
En Pointe Pullover designed by Alice Tang - I love the Mobius like front of this pullover - yarn used in the pattern is Louet KidLin Lace Weight (49% linen, 35% kid mohair, and 16% nylon)
Swirl Crop Jacket designed by Andrea Babb - The ruffle on this cute jacket is just enough to be feminine without going over the top - yarn used in the pattern is Fibra Natura Flax (100% linen)
Curvy Squares Tee designed by Bonnie Paul - Entrelac with a kick - the squares grow and shrink in size, unlike traditional entrelac! Yarn used in the pattern is Plymouth Yarn Mushishi (95% wool, 5% silk)
Lots more great patterns and articles, including Fearless Fair Isle Knitting by Mary Jane Mucklestone.
En Pointe Pullover designed by Alice Tang - I love the Mobius like front of this pullover - yarn used in the pattern is Louet KidLin Lace Weight (49% linen, 35% kid mohair, and 16% nylon)
Swirl Crop Jacket designed by Andrea Babb - The ruffle on this cute jacket is just enough to be feminine without going over the top - yarn used in the pattern is Fibra Natura Flax (100% linen)
Curvy Squares Tee designed by Bonnie Paul - Entrelac with a kick - the squares grow and shrink in size, unlike traditional entrelac! Yarn used in the pattern is Plymouth Yarn Mushishi (95% wool, 5% silk)
Lots more great patterns and articles, including Fearless Fair Isle Knitting by Mary Jane Mucklestone.
Monday, February 14, 2011
On The Needles
A Happy Monday to you all! I just thought I would post about the projects I am currently working on. The first one is A Handsome Shawl from Victorian Lace Today
. I believe I mentioned this in the last (awful) episode of the pod cast - this is my first serious lace project. I am almost done with the first part of the pattern; I think after a few more rows I will just be repeating the pattern from a certain point. I am so excited! It really is coming along nicely, and I am almost encouraged to do another lace project after this is completed. I say almost, because lace requires too much attention. There is no sitting in front of the TV and knitting mindlessly. But I am sure my efforts will be greatly rewarded once the shawl has been blocked and is ready to wear.
The second project I am working on is the Entrelac Throw from knit simple (as mentioned in the December 14 post). Love it so far! I played around with entrelac a few years ago just to get the feel of it, but never made anything, so this is my first Entrelac project. I love that this technique looks so complicated, but it super simple. One thing in particular that I like about this pattern, is the yarn that is used. Limerick by Wisdom Yarn is the yarn. 31801 is the color used in the magazine, however when I tried to order, they were out of stock, so I got 31805 instead. It is just as pretty, however I do want to make another throw using the 31801 too! The color changes are really nice - when I was first figuring out entrelac, I was using two separate colors, and there were just way too many ends to weave it. It is much better to use a yarn that changes color itself!
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