Shawl Contest!

Check out the shawl contest over at Claudia Hand Painted! 

Entry deadline is July 1, 2011.  There are some great prizes.  Read the rules and get your entry form today!

Vogue Knitting Spring/Summer 2011

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!

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

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.