Ravelry Link
This is a lovely showcase for Jamieson & Smith yarn, and ironically I just finished watching Shetland the TV series yesterday (which I enjoyed). After an introduction by the inestimable Kate Davies it launches into the patterns and sadly it features one of my pet hates, garments that aren't modeled by people. Sigh.
Hopefully some day Ravelry will provide pictures. I live in hope, at the time of writing at least two of the garment projects doesn't feature photographs. Unusually there's no preamble for the patterns talking about inspiration etc and I found that I kinda missed that.
15 patterns from clothing to tea cozy, this is an interesting inspiration and variety.
The first project is the Wave Cardigan, by Toshiyuki Shimada and Grace Williamson steeked, this features 3 basic colours and then 24 other colours, perfect for if you can't decide which of the 2 ply jumper weight you want. Round necked cardigan.
Next up are the aran-weight Feathercrest mittens by Jared flood, with a reverse stocking stitch palm. Done in the round.
Next up is probably the pattern that most tempts me, the Peat Hill Waistcoat by Hazel Tindall, steeked again, with rounded edges so I really want to see this on someone, I have never done steeking before and want to know how it will turn out first. Muted colours it really appeals to me.
Cross Tam by Daniel Goldmanto me this looks like sunset, bright orange main colour and blues, the crosses fall down the hat.
Viking Tunic by Sandra Manson, a jumper that echoes Viking dress
Osaka Tea Cosy by Msami Yokoyama features teapots as part of the design and a star tops it, this is charming.
Kergord Scarf by Mary Kay is a delicate lace scarf, worked from both ends and then Kitchenered in the middle.
Melby Jumper Dress by Gudrun Johnston would be a dress for my niece but more tunic for most adults. Features pockets and stripes.
Wool Brokers Socks by Lesley Smith white and berry tones with striped cuffs and sole. Lush and beautiful
Muckleberry Gloves and hat by Mary Jane Mucklestone complex colourwork in rich reds and blues creating wearable works of art.
Caavie Gansey by Candace Eisner Strick a complex steeked jumper that's full of colour without being overwhelming.
Madeira Lace Shawl by Joyce Ward a triangular lace with a scallop pattern and v-shaped edging.
Buttoned Hat Aka Lexie by Woolly Wormhead made in an Aran weight yarn this is a cloche with buttons that channels a Downton Abbey type of aesthetic and features interesting texture.
Olly's Allover by Jean Moss; cables in the middle with colourwork at the edges this is knit in Aran-weight.
Overall it's an interesting mixture of patterns and full of inspiration. For a knitter with some experience, worth a look at least. I borrowed it via Dublin City Public Libraries from South Dublin Libraries. I would add that some pages fell out although it didn't really have a huge circulation from what I could tell.
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Tuesday, 1 November 2016
Saturday, 7 February 2015
Knit to Flatter review
Knit to Flatter by Amy Herzog
1617690171 / 9781617690174
Now I have read the introduction to this before, on Amy Herzog's blog, and yes, it's packed full of useful and interesting information about fit and how to find patterns that will flatter you. And by flatter she has a set of criteria and I did like how many of the models looked in their sweaters. Your mileage may vary.
She also has an interesting piece on changing an existing pattern to make it work more for your size and what parts are easiest to change (set-in-sleeves are unsurprisingly hard to change)
She divides shapes into three basics, Top-heavy, bottom heavy and proportional with another chapter about other issues, like larger busts, smaller busts and on the straight. Curvy waists get a mentionand longer or shorter torsos get a look in. It's the kind of book you need to sit down with and work with and maybe you don't like the patterns, but the information is sound and merits application.
Starting with the Top-Heavy patterns, and all patterns have some suggestions for modifications, the First pattern is the Draper vest/cardigan is an almost waterfall style cardigan that's more fitted.
The Cypress Cardigan has a scooped neck and lace to break up the monotony
The Eloria Turtleneck has cables and bell sleeves with some of the cabling incorporated. If I was knitting it myself I would lose the cowl neckline.
The Oceanic Skirt seems almost out of place in a book that's talking about sweaters...
Next up Bottom Heavy patterns. The Striper wrap has some colourwork detail on the sleeve and shoulders, which makes this wrap into an interesting pattern.
The Flutter pullover has short wide sleeves with some cable detail on them, and cables down the sides.
Andies cardigan is a round necked cardigan with short sleeves.
Stoker Cowl has 3/4 length sleeves and a large cowl.
Next we have proportional shapes, the Classic Pullover is cropped with cables and has a crew neck.
The Holloway Pullover has some lace to the side and a wide collar
The Squared Cardigan features an unusual squared necklone and some textured stitches at the hem and sleeve to give it some interest. Loved the yarn too.
Coin Cable Cardigan, single button at the bust trimmed with a cabled pattern
The other issues start with the Dorica Hoodie, some minor patterning again breaks up the plainness and makes it an interesting design
The Delish cardigan has an interesting textured pattern a pattern I liked
The Dansez pullover has a lacy hem and a deep scoopneck, the lace is repeated on the 3/4 length sleeves.
The Minx Tank has a high neckline and cables along the length.
The Chimera cardigan is a roundnecked cardigan with some cables down the sides, pattern is for both the long-sleeved and a short-sleeved version.
The Enrobed wrap would be a great pattern to use a tweedy yarn, as shown. Miles of stocking stitch tho.
Overall the book is interesting and useful and I am tempted to pick it up.
I got the copy from Wexford County Libraries via the Borrowbooks scheme, thanks to Dublin City Public Libraries where I work, but have no influence on my opinion on this book.
1617690171 / 9781617690174
Now I have read the introduction to this before, on Amy Herzog's blog, and yes, it's packed full of useful and interesting information about fit and how to find patterns that will flatter you. And by flatter she has a set of criteria and I did like how many of the models looked in their sweaters. Your mileage may vary.
She also has an interesting piece on changing an existing pattern to make it work more for your size and what parts are easiest to change (set-in-sleeves are unsurprisingly hard to change)
She divides shapes into three basics, Top-heavy, bottom heavy and proportional with another chapter about other issues, like larger busts, smaller busts and on the straight. Curvy waists get a mentionand longer or shorter torsos get a look in. It's the kind of book you need to sit down with and work with and maybe you don't like the patterns, but the information is sound and merits application.
Starting with the Top-Heavy patterns, and all patterns have some suggestions for modifications, the First pattern is the Draper vest/cardigan is an almost waterfall style cardigan that's more fitted.
The Cypress Cardigan has a scooped neck and lace to break up the monotony
The Eloria Turtleneck has cables and bell sleeves with some of the cabling incorporated. If I was knitting it myself I would lose the cowl neckline.
The Oceanic Skirt seems almost out of place in a book that's talking about sweaters...
Next up Bottom Heavy patterns. The Striper wrap has some colourwork detail on the sleeve and shoulders, which makes this wrap into an interesting pattern.
The Flutter pullover has short wide sleeves with some cable detail on them, and cables down the sides.
Andies cardigan is a round necked cardigan with short sleeves.
Stoker Cowl has 3/4 length sleeves and a large cowl.
Next we have proportional shapes, the Classic Pullover is cropped with cables and has a crew neck.
The Holloway Pullover has some lace to the side and a wide collar
The Squared Cardigan features an unusual squared necklone and some textured stitches at the hem and sleeve to give it some interest. Loved the yarn too.
Coin Cable Cardigan, single button at the bust trimmed with a cabled pattern
The other issues start with the Dorica Hoodie, some minor patterning again breaks up the plainness and makes it an interesting design
The Delish cardigan has an interesting textured pattern a pattern I liked
The Dansez pullover has a lacy hem and a deep scoopneck, the lace is repeated on the 3/4 length sleeves.
The Minx Tank has a high neckline and cables along the length.
The Chimera cardigan is a roundnecked cardigan with some cables down the sides, pattern is for both the long-sleeved and a short-sleeved version.
The Enrobed wrap would be a great pattern to use a tweedy yarn, as shown. Miles of stocking stitch tho.
Overall the book is interesting and useful and I am tempted to pick it up.
I got the copy from Wexford County Libraries via the Borrowbooks scheme, thanks to Dublin City Public Libraries where I work, but have no influence on my opinion on this book.
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