The daffodils are blooming, the lilacs are
blossoming, and that means it's time for the Knits 2008 Summer Preview!
(We want you to have your summer knitting well in hand before the REAL
heat starts, you see.)
Who better to introduce the next issue of Interweave Knits than the editor herself: Eunny Jang!
from left: Elinor Tunic, Roped Shell, Drawstring Raglan
Eunny Jang Presents: The Knits 2008 Summer Preview
If there's a downside to editing Interweave Knits, it's that
new issues no longer come as a pleasant surprise. By the time I
actually get my hands on a finished magazine—as desk copies, now, not
as a sudden treat in the mailbox—I'm already intimately familiar with
it, having shed sweat and tears (and occasionally blood—paper cuts!)
over every word and photo in it. By the time an issue becomes a
paper-and-ink, tangible thing, the Knits staff has already been thinking about and working on it for the better part of a year.
We do get excited when the previews go up, though. This is our first
chance to see what people think of our hard work—to live the new issue
thrill vicariously, through our readers.
The Summer 2008 issue, which hits newsstands May 13, has a little
bit of everything. We know it can be tough to find great things to knit
in the hot months, so we've assembled a collection of projects that hit
all the sweet spots of summertime knitting: simple, quick knits; lacy
things; cool fibers; easy silhouettes. It's not your same-old same-old,
though: This year, we're revisiting summer knits with a special focus
on color. That can (and does) mean a lot of things: stranded colorwork
accents, allover slip-stitch knitting, intarsia motifs, even single
solid colors we found inspiring. All the projects are light and airy,
with a little something special.
from left: Wallis Cardigan, Brick Pullover, Gossamer Stars Scarf
Some projects highlight how minimalist color lets pattern and line
take center stage: Take a look at how Wendy Bernard's ELINOR TUNIC
makes a mosiac pattern pop by using complementary shades, or Margery
Winter's DRAWSTRING RAGLAN uses one unexpected stripe to liven up a
classic shape.
Angela Hahn uses color and stitch structure together to create an
intriguing fabric and a drapey silhouette in the ROPED SHELL. Melissa
Werhrle's WALLIS CARDIGAN punches up beautiful details and clean,
classic lines with a surprising, look-at-me solid. Kat Coyle's GOSSAMER
STARS SCARF highlights simple lace stitches with a glossy,
ever-so-slightly variegated silk. And Kathy Zimmermann's BRICK PULLOVER
makes an unusual construction shine by working it in a subtle
chilly-night-at-the-beach rust color.
Color
can make a big impact, or act as a flattering backdrop. It can change
the look and feel of a knitted project more completely than any other
alteration; it truly can make a garment yours. As you enjoy the new
issue, think about your ideal colors—have fun!
— Eunny Jang
Editor, Interweave Knits magazine
View the Interweave Knits Summer 2008 Preview!
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Free Pattern: Confectionary Tank by Deborah Newton
Eunny and I thought you needed a little treat while you waited for the Summer issue...so here is the Confectionary Tank,
a fun and richly colored tank top by Deborah Newton. The stitching is
easier than it looks—the mosaic texture is created with an eight-row
slip-stitch pattern that helps mix and coordinate the seven bright
colors of silk. Minimal finishing means you'll be of to that beach
party in no time. Enjoy!
This pattern will be available only until July 31st, so be sure to download your copy now! |
So, what do you think of the Summer garments? Let us know!
Sandi Wiseheart is the editor of Knitting Daily.
What's on Sandi's needles? We had a long meeting here
yesterday, so I now have 3" done on the New Skinnier Gathered Pullover.
Hooray for meetings where you can knit!