Galleries II: Opulent Raglan and Kaftan Dress

Cherrie C., Washington State

Loved the Kaftan Dress.  Not too certain about the sleeves on the Raglan, though.  Maybe if sleeves were just a bit longer....  {:-}]

I loved several of the designs in the magazine, even tried to order a copy on line, but $4.50 to ship a 7.99 mag?????

Sorry, but that seems an excessive fee.  Guess I'll wait until it hits the stores.

I am actually interested in the nice little sleeveless "tank" that Sandi is wearing in the photo of the Kaftan.  Where could I get that???????

I'm with Gail on this one, please, please, please, where is that tank from? :)

I also like the tank that Sandi is wearing. Where can I get this pattern?

I like the shirt that Sandi is knitting at the present time.

The "Camisa" sweater with the V neckline. The yarn used is called   Muench String of Pearls. Where can I get this yarn?

Do you sell yarn at the online store?

Thank you so much for posting the gallaries!  I am very new to knitting and this has been wonderful!  However, I do not understand the positive and negative ease.  Can you explain or direct me to an explanation?  I have a feeling this is something I will need to learn as I move forward into more advanced projects. Thanks for your help!

mbenner - "ease" is the difference in measurement between your body and a garment's actual measurement.

If your chest was 38" and the sweater was 40", that would be 2" of positive ease, and it would drape - or maybe bag, if the design was intended to look good with less ease than that.

If your chest was 38" and the sweater was 36", that would be 2" of negative ease, and the sweater would stretch a bit and cling.

Knowing roughly how much ease was built into the garment helps people pick which size to knit to end up with a well-fitting sweater- although looking at some of the pictures (e.g. Amy vs. Kat), it becomes clear that the numbers don't tell the whole story!

Love the tank Sandy is wearing. Anyone know what pattern?

What I really want to know is what is the tank that, (oh is that Sandy?) is wearing! What a perverse group we knitters are. We always want "something else."

"Riding to Avalon" knocks me out!  I've really been in the mood for refined elegance lately, and Connie Chang Chinchio delivers that in spades!  She's definitely a designer to watch.

Obviously I'm not being very original, but I want the pattern Sandy's tank, too.

I just love all the fun comments that you have - especially the ones pertaining to the lovely Ms. Bertha (poor thing!)

Now that Sandi has told us that the tank (Lace Blouson by Kim Dolce) is from the Summer 2004 issue of Knits how does one go about ordering it to obtain the pattern?

The sweater are great, but I would also like to see more things like home decor, or baby items.

I don't understand why you don't have all back issues online, even if they are sold out. I think it's stupid and short-sighted of you not to have them there since often LYS, which you give lip service to supporting, have old copies on hand to sell.

Also, although I've been a subscriber for a few years, I'm thinking of canceling due to your "web only projects" expiring so quickly, and the constant barage of advertising from this site to buy specific patterns.  I used to look forward to KD, now it's just another piece of junk mail (usually) that clutters up my inbox. I think you guys are being penny wise and pound FOOLISH.

I'm sorry but I don't understand the design or purpose of the "galleries". Is everyone wearing the same exact sweater? The same sweater on different people? If so, what size is it? I love the Riding to Avalon and want to take advantage of your info about size, so R,SVP.

Thanks

SharonD

OOOh Sandi, please make the pattern for that Lace Blouson available.  It's SO difficult to find patterns for pretty tanks for those of us who need support and don't want to expose bra straps.  

How does one legally and ethically get a copy of a copyrighted pattern when there are no available copies in the library or interweave?

I need a modest tank that would not be too boring to knit and would be interested in purchasing the Lace Blouson tank.

Thanks!

Pat

I too would like to have the pattern for the Lace Blouson from the Summer 2004 issue.  Sandy can you help all of us. I would even be interested in buying this pattern.