Lisa Shroyer: Studying Knitted Sweaters For A Living

re: Lisa Shroyer: Studying Knitted Sweaters For A Living

BonnieR@2 — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:50:16 GMT

One of my goals this year for Knitting Fearlessly was to try entrelac. I was also very attracted to your (Lisa's) Apothecary Ragalan so I decided to give it a go this weekend. The entrelac worked beautifully! Your instructions were clear and easy for me to understand. I thought entrelac would be tedious, but found it to be very addicting. I am moving along quickly on this pattern, as you said and can't wait to finish it and wear it. I am using a very nice self striping yarn...Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted LP (100% wool). Seems to be working out nicely as none of my LYS's carried the recommended yarn. My other WIP is the CPH. Seems like every knitter needs one of those!

re: Lisa Shroyer: Studying Knitted Sweaters For A Living

Anonymous — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 08:37:00 GMT

I absolutely can't wait to get my hands on the CPH...I just adore it. I only hope it turn out as well for me as it seemed to for all the other women that made it. It looks great in so many different colors, & in so many different sizes!! Now I just need to figure out what color to use :P!!!

Vicki

re: Lisa Shroyer: Studying Knitted Sweaters For A Living

BeckiS — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 04:55:36 GMT

My sis and both did the CPH a while ago- it was my first (completed) sweater! Now my mom is begging me to find a cotton tweed with a similar gauge to make one for her to wear... Any suggestions?

re: Lisa Shroyer: Studying Knitted Sweaters For A Living

MaryB@3 — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 20:12:56 GMT

I love the Central Park Hoodie any chance of posting the pattern on Knittingdaily, since the magazine is sold out?

re: Lisa Shroyer: Studying Knitted Sweaters For A Living

JanL — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 18:51:49 GMT

Is the CPH anywhere, but in the back issue magazine?

re: Lisa Shroyer: Studying Knitted Sweaters For A Living

Eharper — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 05:21:37 GMT

Yes! I would love to read a post all about how the women of interweave and/or knitwear designers for the magazine got to where they are professionally. As a school teacher whose fingers itch to knit all day long, but who comes home too tired to stay awake through a row, I would love to get started on the road to knitting and/or designing professionally. How? What should I do first?

re: Lisa Shroyer: Studying Knitted Sweaters For A Living

Lee AnnM — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 03:36:21 GMT

Thank you for acknowledging that some of us girls need a little more sweater than others by adjusting for bigger sizes. I appreciate it!

re: Lisa Shroyer: Studying Knitted Sweaters For A Living

Tmcpersonage — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 20:25:43 GMT

I am interested in making my love for all things knitting and crocheting my full-time activity. Any suggestions of how to make it happen?

re: Lisa Shroyer: Studying Knitted Sweaters For A Living

LaurieA — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 19:10:19 GMT

Wow...I KNEW I liked you, Ms. Schroyer--positive ease and a big girl--you're the answer to an older knitter's dream.!! I've never been the right size for knitting-- a size 16 when 12 was considered generous, and now a 48 when 44 is considered extra large! It takes longer to cover us, but, really, we larger women have been fashion conscious for quite a while, and even though I am outraged when I see less than a yard (or 18") of fabric for teeny-weeny bikinis going for over $100, I am also hurt by the lack of "breathing space" on knitting patterns--after all, Hagrid knitting a circus tent on the London underground does not describe who we are as "larger" women. My daughter is at least a 52" woman, and she's just 17 and drop-dead gorgeous (creamy pink clear skin, naturally curly hair, and a dead-on sense of humor) who subscribes to the thinner is better, who would EVER want to date me I'm fat & ugly mentality. You yourself seem gorgeous (clear blue eyes and creamy skin) which is NOT a come-on, but an old lady's assessment, and it's wonderful that AT LAST we can have a designer's heart to design for us! Ugh,, after all that ranting, I think I need to lie down for a while (I can knit while being horizontal OR vertical--47 years of experience!) Keep up the great work!
Laurieangelcat@yahoo.com :-D

re: Lisa Shroyer: Studying Knitted Sweaters For A Living

RebeccaA — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 22:35:09 GMT

I just finished the Central Park Hoodie for my 18-year old daughter. She chose the style and the bulky yarn from my "stash." It was Unger's "Driftwood" so for those who are familiar with this yarn, you know that it had been in my trunk for longer than I care to admit! The yarn's colorway is a rich chocolate brown with random pastel striations. The gauge swatch worked up the same as the recommended Takhi yarn. My daughter is quite pleased with it and even wears it!

re: Lisa Shroyer: Studying Knitted Sweaters For A Living

NathaliaH — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 21:51:32 GMT

I was looking at the picture of the new wyoming vest and reading the text for the apothecary, got very confused- pretty hilarious- I will definately be knitting the vest. No promises on the sweater. LOVE Nancy's Knitknacks- they made me a glorious bag for an oversized monstrosity of a needlepoint-I can't say enough about the generosity of these kind folks who make beautiful bags!!!

re: Lisa Shroyer: Studying Knitted Sweaters For A Living

LolaB — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 15:19:50 GMT

Hi guys! [[[[Lisa here.]]]
Yes, the pattern for CPH (on KnittingDaily) will be offered in all sizes, from 32" bust to 60". The sizes range from 32 to 60 in 4-inch increments. So if you can wait til next month, you don't need to hunt down the Fall 06 backissue.

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VivianM — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 23:40:31 GMT

now there's a survey for you. bust sizes! could it be more large size knitters than thin? would that cause a change in the size range that patterns come in? would designers keep us large girls in mind, or continue to ignore us? hmmmmmm.....

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JoanB@3 — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 23:17:37 GMT

Back issues of Knitscene 2006 seem to be unavailable. will the pattern for all sizes of the Central Park Hoodie be published again?
Thanks,
Joan

re: Lisa Shroyer: Studying Knitted Sweaters For A Living

NorahW — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 20:04:00 GMT

Thanks for making the Central Park Hoodie in plus sizes!