Filati Handknitting Spring 2011

From Lana Grossa, this is always one of my favorites.  I pretty much like everything in this issue.  Visit the website - you can see pictures of all of the projects in this issue.

Here are a few:

Design 14 - Beautiful sweater knit with the front and back worked side to side, and a nice cable across the top.  Knit with Lana Grossa Taglia, 100% cotton yarn.

Design 17 - Gorgeous hoodie knit in a drop stitch pattern, using Lana's yarn called Marmo, a 35% cotton, 35% viscose, 30% silk blend.

Design 35 - Fabulous cabled turtleneck for the guys (but I would wear it myself!) knit in Ambiente, 85% recycled cotton and 15% recycled cashmere.

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!

Sandra Knit Trends Issue #1 2011

While I have heard of this magazine before, I have never had the opportunity to read it.  So when I saw it in the book store a couple of weeks ago, I got it. I am only finding limited info on this magazine.  It took me a while to find a website for them.  It was hiding in the middle of the magazine on the 7th page of the pattern instructions! I think this is a special issue of Sandra, and is published quarterly. This magazine is printed in Germany, and the international distribution is through Pineapple Media Limited.  You can purchase single issues of Sandra HERE.   You can even subscribe through amazon!   There is also a UK site called Newsstand, where you can purchase the Knit Trends issues.

This issue features both knit and crochet projects for spring and summer.  Full of lacy, feminine projects such as Design #30, Cardigan with Eyelet and Leaf Pattern Scarf, or Design #14 the Mottled Blue-White Pullover, and #58, Lace Pullover in Lilac.

There are also patterns for little boys and girls such as #47, Purple Wave Patterned Pullover (for girls)  Something for everybody in this magazine except men, apparently.

That's it for now.  Until next time, Happy Knitting!