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!