I got the new Interweave Knits (Spring ’05) in the mail a couple of days ago. Believe it or not, I didn’t take the time to look at it until last night. Here’s what I really really like, in order of appearance…
The Vittadini ad
The cover sweater
and my favorite…
I want one, and I think it could look smashing in some of the pretty cotton/wool blends I’ve seen. I’ll need to investigate that. I think it would look cute worn over another shirt. This is gorgeous, and I want to knit it.
Other things in the issue I liked-
the Wear-Everywhere Pullover is very pretty. I liked that.
I really like the Flowered Waistcoat.
The Bear Claw Blanket is incredibly cool, but I’d totally change the colors. And I’m sorry, a whole blanket knit with sock needles? Kill me now.
Border on the Extravagant is neat, but I could never wear it, no matter how skinny I get. Those top, fuzzy pocket flaps would be up in my face, I’d feel like a poodle. But I’d love to see some small busted ladies knit that one up.
I liked the Brioche top, but while it is a gorgeous stitch, it’s another one I can’t picture on anyone that isn’t slight of frame.
I think I love the Cable Rib Socks. I have some koigu I’d like to knit those with. That reminds me… koigu socks. Do they hold up? Olivia’s Baby Ull socks finally died, and boy did they die. If it were possible, I’d say the hole is bigger than the sock! So, considering Koigu is nylon free merino, I was wondering what your experience has been in reference to how they wear. Any input is welcome.
There are other things I liked in the magazine, but I can’t exactly list them all. As it is, you’re probably pretty bored with me.
So how ’bout some spinning news! It occurred to me today that I can use some of my credit at Columbine to rent her shop wheel, which I’ve done. It is sitting in my living room with half a bobbin of merino spun. Hee hee. The wheel is a Kiwi, which I really don’t care for, BUT, beggars can’t be choosers, so here I am. I’m going to try to spin up the remaining roving from the original pound I bought two years ago, then I want to knit a simple shawl on big needles so it will be easy to see the wild and crazy progression of my first spinning attempts. I’m excited about it, actually.
February 16th, 2005 at 10:23 pm
those are all the same things I loved–I have been eyeing the vittadini pattern book since I saw the purple sweater in the last IK (the one that has the lace on the sleeves and top) love love love it.
I’m thinking of making the ballet wrap soon–its so cute. 🙂
February 16th, 2005 at 11:01 pm
Hi there, I’ve been reading your blog for awhile and have never commented – but your thoughts about the brioche stitch sweater hit home. I love the sweater too, and wear a size 18-20. I wasn’t sure about how it would look – but my ‘Simply Marilyn’ sweater is fabulous on, and I knit it assuming that I’d just give the darn thing away (which I didn’t). Since the necklines are similar, I’m guessing Brioche will look good too.
February 16th, 2005 at 11:03 pm
I am inpatiently waiting for my IK to arrive! I snuck a peak at B&N and loved the vittadini ad too. 😉 I think that your favorite pick would be very nice worn over another shirt. I love the shawl idea and I bet it will be beautiful.
February 16th, 2005 at 11:44 pm
The vittadini ad caught my eye — looks like it would be flattering on any frame, including my “been-through-three-kids” body. I also wondered about the brioche — seems like it would make someone look really broad across the shoulders. Without an itty-bitty waist, my bet is that I would look like a cross-dressing linebacker.
February 17th, 2005 at 12:11 am
I love that cabled tank too. I have some Pakucho cotton in my stash but sadly, not enough for an entire sweater. I was just looking around for a substitute yarn for that blanket too…gorgeous!
February 17th, 2005 at 2:01 am
Love the cabled tank. Hmm, a cabled tank-along in the future?
February 17th, 2005 at 2:21 am
Ooh, I love the Ballet Wrap as well. I have some green wool-silk blend stashed, and as soon as I get my hands on that magazine I’ll see if the pattern can be done in the yarn I already have. 🙂
February 17th, 2005 at 3:44 am
I’ll totally participate in that tank-a-long if you start one. I bought the IK and have been lusting after it ever since! Think it would look good on the bustier types? I’ve been trying to convince myself that it would. That means I need to dust off the free weights and get my arms in gear!
February 17th, 2005 at 4:04 am
Hmmm. A couple of you have hinted around about a knitalong. That might be a good idea. I’ll kick it around :-).