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.
Friday, February 18, 2011
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!
. 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.  |
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