Summer Knits Gallery, Part Two!

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EllenD — Wed, 07 May 2008 14:58:46 GMT

Having seen these on regular women, I know that I would never knit any of them. For the most part, I looked at these designs and wonder "what were they thinking?"

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Lana — Mon, 05 May 2008 20:39:38 GMT

I learn so much from the galleries. I don't like many of the designs but that doesnt' really matter. The point of knitting magazines--for me at least--is to give me ideas. For all of you who are having trouble with the styles, why not take the patterns and mix them up? A sleeve from one, a bodice from another, and perhaps a hem from a third. No one says that you have to knit the sweater as seen in the magazine. Get creative and learn from the sweaters without having to like or even knit any of them.

And also, Sandi, there are some mistakes on the gallery pages. You might want to check them to correct the web problems.

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PatM — Mon, 05 May 2008 01:08:30 GMT

I like to see how a garment works on different figures, but I would appreciate seeing some made in larger sizes for those of us with more ample measurements. Also, it would be helpful in the patterns if "intended ease" would be stated along with the finished measurements. This way we could have a better idea which size to choose. Along with that, could you put out a chart of body measurements Interweave uses for various sizes and keep that table consistent. That would also help us decide which size to make, and not have us spend precious knitting time on a garment that does not fit in the end, because we did not understand the intended sizing and ease.

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DianaG — Sun, 04 May 2008 23:56:26 GMT

God Bless your gorgeous curvaceous self, Sandi, for modeling the Drawstring Raglan. You and I are the same size, and I have been tempted by this pattern. It's nice to have some specific fitting techniques described, and pictures included, to help get the look you want. All of you are wonderful and the galleries are a brilliant idea. Any chance that a sampling of the galleries will ever make it to the print side of IK?

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KarenG@2 — Sun, 04 May 2008 05:22:42 GMT

I find the gallery girls just wonderful, and the comments great, but I really love Sandi's comentary best.
I can see only one problem for me, and that is having to wait until I get my copy before I can start one of those lovely sweaters for my self or family. It really changes perspective to see the sweaters on real people,(sorry Bertha, as much as you look fantastic in everything, you don't help us see how it looks on real people with curvature). Thanks again for doing the gallery gals, what fun. I also like seeing all the gals behind the scene, preparing my favorite knitting magazine. Yes I am a knitting magazine collector, and I am running out of room for my wool, because of the magazines!!!
Sandi you encourage me! Thanks

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MaryK@2 — Fri, 02 May 2008 22:21:53 GMT

The galleries are great, a brilliant idea and very helpful. I have to tell you Sandi that you are looking great - very svelte and so confident. Well done
MaryK

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CharlotteR — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:30:06 GMT

love seeing the designs on different body shapes. i am short and "chubby" and always think i can't wear these patterns - but you encourage me!

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MartaR — Fri, 02 May 2008 16:11:37 GMT

I love the galleries,too; i am learning to look at patterns differently. But like Jill W., I wonder also - it seems you have to knit the sweater first in order to figure out what changes to make to customize for yourself. Is there any way to know before knitting the sweater? Or must we knit each sweater twice in order to customize?

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Meeb — Fri, 02 May 2008 03:29:14 GMT

you get points for having the smarts NOT to try the tapestry skirt on anyone.

got the print issue today...loved the meg and elizabeth story. if you wanted to steal meg swansen and sally melville from their current publishers... i'd be way okay with that.

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TennielleL — Fri, 02 May 2008 02:45:40 GMT

hmmmm....everything looks great on Bertha. No matter what. Why is that?

Otherwise that one top. The imprint one. Sorta weird and dizzy like.

The rest are cute though. It's nice to see how these projects fit on a real person.

I mean how many of us can brag we are Bertha's twin. It can be very deceiving to pick a project that is modeled on her or her living twins.

Thanks. (sorry for the spelling errors)

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KathleenM — Fri, 02 May 2008 00:45:12 GMT

The galleries are very useful. In the spring, they inspired and excited me to try patterns I might not have tried otherwise. However, the summer issue looks like it is going to be very disapointing. None of the garments look nice on anyone. Of course that's just me taste... but I'm hoping there are some good articles!

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KathyR@2 — Thu, 01 May 2008 23:07:40 GMT

I really love seeing the "Gallery Babes" wearing garments from IK and reading the comments about altering them to fit properly. However, this is all very well if you have the finished garment to try on. If you haven't (and how many of us will actually swatch a whole garment?), how can you tell exactly how a garment will fit our particular body? Several of the "Babes" have similar sized busts but their underbust measurements are quite different. Not many, if any, patterns go into such great detail in their schematics, if they have them. Help!

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PennyM — Thu, 01 May 2008 23:00:12 GMT

Why is it that IK is the only magazine out there doing the sweater gallery thing? My hat is off to you for this practical and creative idea. I have learned so much just by reading the posts and analyzing the pictures. In response to some of the comments: A. hey, you can't please all of the people all of the time, and, B. to those who occasionally refer to plus-size women as 'real people', I am not large and I always thought I was real, how come I'm suddenly not?

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AnitaD@2 — Thu, 01 May 2008 21:42:54 GMT

The Wakame Lace Tunic is gorgeous. Any suggestions for a compatible yarn substitution. The yarn called for is $18 per ball, almost $200 per tunic, Out if my price range.

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IreneM — Thu, 01 May 2008 21:36:41 GMT

the Apres Surf Hoodie is my
favorite for that day.
Negative ease rarely flatters
in my opinion.