Two new and exciting things have appeared in my RSS feed: first, there’s a new Knit Circus and second, Ysolda‘s released one of her patterns to anyone who’s ordered her new book Little Red in the City!
The more I look at Laika the more I like it. It’s very much what every good knitter needs in their closet. It’s lacy, but not uncomfortably so, it’s light but still warm and best of all it has both hood and fantastic button detail. Could I ask for more?
And the more I look at the Summer 2011 issue of Knit Circus that more I like it! Now this is how a magazine should be styled (Interweave, take note). Not only does everything look amazing, but I’ve got my eye on at least half the patterns.
As usual there are some great interviews, and one of them is with Kieran Foley whose Mughal Shawl is breathtaking. It really does look like the Indian textiles its creation was inspired by; although massive, it’s very much something I want to gather about me as I meander dreamily on some seashore.
I nearly panicked when I saw another Susanna IC shawl, Orchidea: I’ve only just managed to pick which two I might want to be my wedding shawl, if I had yet another one to choose from…! Fortunately, it’s gorgeous but the wrong shape. Phew! Instead, this is a glorious three-quarter-moon with orchid-delicate panelling.
There are loads of adorable baby clothes in this issue, in keeping with a fascinating article on American NICUs. My favourites are by far the sweet Hooded Gansey Vest and Girl Gansey, and the Butterfly Twirls jumper for girls.
The Cinnamon Bay Tank reminds me a little of a top from Interweave Knits (the Cherry Blossom Tank?) a few years back. This tank has a very pretty cinched waist detailing and drapey laced skirt. I also really like Isis, with its lovely lacy detail and fitted silhouette.
Interestingly, the garments (for adults) that I’ve mentioned here – Ysolda’s Laika, and the Isis top and the Cinnamon Bay Tank from Knit Circus – are all modelled on women whose figures are nothing like mine. But these women and these garments all look so good that they make me think I could probably just about pull it off as well and have already got my wondering about what I have in my stash that might fit the design. See? Styling!
Note: All pictures and pattern links taken from Ravelry.
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