Summer Knits Galleries: Part One

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VirgadeanR — Fri, 09 May 2008 00:56:08 GMT

Thank you for the galleries. They are quite helpful and I am quite eager to cast on for the Leaf Kimono Top. The gauge is given for larger needles but only one size is given. Has anyone else cast on for this?

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LauraM — Thu, 08 May 2008 20:44:15 GMT

I just LOVE the Galleries--it really helps to interpret the patterns and customize the fit. And Sandi: your hips are disappearing! You sure have been slenderizing!

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Carol Y — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:04:22 GMT

For those who need info on positive and negative ease, look here: http://www.knittingdaily.com/knittinghelp/measuring2.html

I found this link in the right column of this page.

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HelenH@3 — Fri, 02 May 2008 04:52:23 GMT

Sandi -
The Roped Tank looked stunning on you, with the low scoop neck in front and back (though yes, some more ease for The Girls would probably help them breathe a bit better and make them happier). But the lines on the tank are really flattering for your wonderful, curvy figure.

Great work on the Gallery again! The Roped Tank looked beautiful on the cover of the Preview, and in the gallery looked even better.

My queue grows longer and longer.

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LizS — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:53:57 GMT

I meant Stefanie, of course. Sorry about that.

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LizS — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:45:49 GMT

The text on the Roped Shell page is off for Stephanie, it is describing the fit of a different garmet on the pregnant woman. Just thought you might want to fix that.

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SarahB — Thu, 01 May 2008 09:47:39 GMT

I'm also going to confess my ignorance about positive and negative ease; perhaps I've not been a member for long enough to be familiar with the terms.Can I find an explanation somewhere on the site?
Let's hear it for Debbie, who I think looks lovely in everything and for all the women who have been brave enough to expose themselves to comment.
Am I the only person who thinks the drawstring raglan is a mess? A darker colour at the top would improve it 100%
Keep up the good work; how about doing the same for crochet?

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PamelaH@2 — Thu, 01 May 2008 03:24:26 GMT

I'd love to see some models with smaller busts/waists, if you could. It's difficult for me to imagine what the garment would look like on my 32"bust/size 4 self. :( Lovely maternity suggestions!

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Egrolman — Thu, 01 May 2008 01:50:07 GMT

I'm new here, so if I'm posting in the wrong area, please excuse me. The pictures in the galleries all use the terms positive or negative ease, terms I'm not familiar with, nor have I seen them in any knitting pattern I've used. Could someone post a definition?
Thanks,
Ellen

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Katie.startzman — Thu, 01 May 2008 00:57:09 GMT

I LOVED these galleries!! Your writing is so pithy and great and I feel like your thoughts about fit are a great lesson- I don't give fit that much thought, but it makes such a big difference, and it's so fun to see how they fit on the awesome models- keep it up!! Katie

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PattyP@2 — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:31:44 GMT

I LOVE ALL THE PATTERNS. I WILL DEFINITELY MAKE A COUPLE OF THEM.

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Macuhica — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:00:14 GMT

Galleries are excellent and most helpful. Thanks to all! But, I find all creations from summer issue really underwhelming ... a lot is left to be desired both in aesthetics and utilitarianism. KD is becoming much better than IK.

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aaaaasssss — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:54:01 GMT

I live in Florida and the colors and styles are great for our hot summers. I have only been knitting for two years and just starting to get into sweaters. What do you mean when you say 'negative ease'? Thanks for your newsletter, I have learned so much from them.
Ann S- Cocoa Beach, Florida

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CarenJ — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:55:21 GMT

I love this feature! It's so nice to be able to see what the creations look like on real humans shaped like me. Keep it up!

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Lynn G. — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:07:20 GMT

I also am not sure that it was a good idea for me to look at all the "previews" because it definitely does take away from the fun of receiving the magazine without any preconceived notions. That said, the galleries are wonderful, and I have to say that Sandi, you look fabulous in the Roped Shell! I don't care about distortions in the stitch pattern; who said the stitch pattern was supposed to look perfectly flat and even? I think the take-away lesson here is that large-busted women, esp those who have trimmed down their waistlines, actually look fabulous in form-fitting garments, with lots of stretch, rather than in garments which have a finished size close to your actual measurements. I think it makes you look slim and curvy and very young and hip. I do, however, wonder where this leaves me, as a teeny tiny petite 0-2 size with about a 34AA bra size...this continues to be confusing for me since I think I, too, could maximize my teeny assets by employing negative ease, but usually the smallest size given in patterns is at least a couple of inches bigger than my bustline, which actually measures around 31.5 inches, I think. Suggestions?