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professorpski · 1 year

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Interweave Knits, Winter 2023

This issue emphasizes pullovers, with a total of 9 of the, including 1 tunic, and also including some re-prints from the Wool Studio digital magazine. There are also a vest, a hat with matching mitts, and a cowl

Among the new patterns, you see the Taskette Pullover in lilac on the cover. It features a clever cabling that looks like you are weaving the knitting. Laura Barker designed it in Manos del Uruguay Alegria Grande which is a DK or light worsted yarn of superwash Merino and synthetic blend. It is a 3 out of 4 for difficulty. The caramel and brown lattice patterned sweater is Sonneteer Sweater by Heather David and combines garter stitches and slip-stitch cables. It is made in Peace Fleece Worsted which mixes wool and mohair and it is another 3 out of 4 as are all the pullovers I am featuring. Moira Engel did the aran style sweater with heavy cables called Dizen Sweater, which is made of Brown Sheep Company’s Prairie Spun DK, a 100% wool yarn. The cable patterns are all charted for all of these patterns

Another cabled pattern, but with the interest running down the sleeves is Charles Pullover by Michele Wang which is one of the reprints. It has an over-sized fit and saddle shoulders and is done in The Fibre Co’s Arranmore which is a Merino, cashmere, silk blend. The boxy grey pullover is another reprint. This is called Cartesian Pullover, designed by Irina Anikeeva, and done in Trendsetter Yarns Placid, a bulky weight of cashmere, Merino, nylon blend.

Faunus Hat, which you see here in green comes with matching mitts and is 2 out of 4 for difficulty. Kelly Sandusky scattered cables motifs on the front of it but stuck to the practical ribbed hemline. It is done in O-Wool O-Wash Fingering, an organic Merino wool.

Kim McBrien Evans wrote the 6 page article on making sweaters that fit which includes several charts to allow you to measure yourself and calculate what you like in the cut of a sweater. She also has tips on evaluating a gauge swatch for comfort and durability as well as for the drape of the fabric. A QR code gives you a hand little PDF to fill in with your own numbers. There are also columns on new notions and new yarns.

You can find it at your Local Yarn Shop, or LYS, or online here: https://www.interweave.com/product-category/knitting/knitting-magazines/knitting-magazines-interweave-knits/

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lazy-vegetarian · 7 years

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Antiope by Kim McBrien Evans on Ravelry

#knitting #knitter #pattern #sweater #pullover #ravelry #antiope #kim mcbrien evans

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craftygal65 · 3 years

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I need to tell you a story.

Two weeks ago, November 6Canada had one of those huge countrywide moments that had 1/3 of Canadians turned to the CBC, our national broadcaster, at the same time. We weren't watching the summer Olympics; in fact, the CBC pre-empted the Olympics for this event. The CBC was airing a three-hour, commercial-free, blissfully uninterrupted concert by The Tragically Hip.

Those of us who love this band love this band. We have memories about how a Hip song has woven its way into our own history. Or many Hip songs. Their discography is, thankfully, extensive.

Anyway. Here's why we were all watching: The Hip's lead singer, Gord Downie, has incurable brain cancer, and this was his last show ever. Unlike what happened earlier this year when we unexpectedly lost the beloved triumvirate of David Bowie, Alan Rickman and Prince, we got to say goodbye to Gord. And so those of us who love The Hip cleared our Saturday night and found the biggest damn tv we could, and gathered our friends to watch.

I sat, as Torontonians do, on a patio (this one equipped with multiple huge screens and fabulous speakers), with a pint in one hand and a tissue in the other. The concert began, and everyone clapped after each song. We cheered often.

At one moment (and here's where the knitting comes in), my friend Brenna said, "he's wearing a scarf made out of socks!" Indeed he was. (see below) At the next song break, he held up the unbuttoned creation and said, "I've learned I need to keep my instrument warm." He wrapped it around his neck, buttoned the toes together and launched into the next number.

Knitty's own Kate Atherley is a Hip fan, too, and she was watching and weeping just a little further west. I texted her, asking if she'd seen the scarf and if, as she's an expert sock designer, she thought we could do a tribute to it in our upcoming issue. Which was going live in two weeks. With some yarn from Kim McBrien of Indigodragonfly – also a Hip fan – Kate made it happen. (Kim's favorite Hip song is Ahead by a Century.)

This scarf, then, is two fraternal socks in colors reminiscent of the metallic leather suits Gord wore on the tour -- in magenta and turquoise. The first suit of the night was made

#knitting #freepattern

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joyffree · 3 years

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Saturday Roundup ➱ Book Blasts, Freebies, New Releases, Covers and Pre Orders

Running from Memphis by Tisha S. Stow Knocking boots by Willow Winters Private Property by Skye Warren Perfectly Adequate by Jewel E. Anne Southern Gentleman by Jessica Peterson Our Italian Summer by Jennifer Probst Tempted by Ava Harrison Rowdy by DM DAvis Formula by JM Kelley For Your Love by Kate MCBrien Flyboy by Rhian Cahill Man Down by BJ Bentley Roped by Kim Loraine Off Limits by Jerica MacMillan Scrubbed by DC Renee

#TishaSStow #preorder #MCRomance #WillowWinters #smalltown #EroticRomance #skyewarren #JewelEAnn #JessicaPeterson #avaharrison #angsty #workplace #RomanticComedy #DCRenee #jericamacmillan #kimloraine #MM #NewAdult #bjentley #rhiancahill #katemcbrien #jmkelley #dmdavis

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professorpski · 2 years

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Vogue Knitting, Spring/Summer 2022

This issue offers up a soothing natural palette on the cover, but along with some quiet pullovers, it also offers some strong colors too. There are a total of 18 patterns, including 12 pullovers, 2 cardigans, 1 vests, 1 pair of shorts, 1 wrap, and a bottle holder.

The sweater on the cover is the dramatic despite its pale color: it is asymmetrical, creating both one sleeve with eyelet and a deep slit up the side. Called Corrales, designed by Wei Wilkins, it is made of Cascade’s Cantata yarn, a cotton/wool blend. Make it if you want people to ask you about your clothes.

Easier to live with is the simple rectangular pullover in pale yellow, one of my favorite colors, with a slip stitch pattern and a polo collar by Rachel Brockman called Virden. Univeral Yarn’s Magnolia which is a luxurious modal/cashmere blend in sock weight. It is a 3 out of 4 for difficult.

The wrap called Mossy Glen uses garter stitch, which is simple, and short rows, which takes more concentration, to make the 5 undulating colors in Indigodragonfly R.O. U. Sport yarn which is a wool. Kim McBrien Evans designed it and it is also a 3 out of 4.

The landscape sweater called Bayview by Syliva Watts-Cherry is one of the bold designs in this issue. Made of Debbie Bliss/Lovecraft Rialto which is a wool sport yarn, it uses some 9 colors. It is a 3 out of 4 for difficulty like the rest of these. There are easier tops as well in this issue,.

In addition, there are several interviews, an article on linen production, and another on why we should think of inches per stitch instead of the other way around when we ponder gauge, and a travel piece on the Navajo Nation in the southwest. Of course, the usual short pieces on new yarns, fashion trends, etc.

You can find it your local yarn store, or online here: https://www.vogueknitting.com/

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