Knit'n Style August 2011

Another fabulous issue of Knit'n Style!  Here is my review of Issue #174

Cover Highlights
First Look at Fall Fashions
Knitting with Peruvian Yarns
Art to Wear - The Hexagon Coat
Master Edge Stitches

Some of the goodies on the inside:

Faux Crochet Cardigan by Mary Anne Oger and is knit with Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima (I just received a skein of this yarn from Jimmy Beans Wool this morning, and it is the softest cotton yarn I have ever felt!  I ordered only one skein just for experimental purposes.  I have yet to wind it up, but just smooshing and cuddling the hank I can tell this is a fabulous yarn!)
*This pattern is designed for machine knitting!

Mushishi Textured Wrap featuring Plymouth Yarn Co. Mushishi is a wrap front cardigan featuring a lace panel and gathered neckline on the back, and a deep V-neck and waist tie on the front

Frilly Knit Scarf featuring Red Heart Boutique Sashay - this is a funky, fun yarn that I have never knit with before.  I have some similar yarn that I purchased a couple of years ago at a show, but it is buried deep in my stash.  If you need some help using this yarn, click HERE for a video.

Lots of nice projects in this issue.

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.