One Garment, Two Ways: Style Suggestions From Eunny Jang

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socksontherocks — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:05:04 GMT

Where can I get a copy of the Watered Quartz Tee pattern? Thanks.

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NancyS@5 — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 02:15:23 GMT

I just wonder why the St. John’s Wort Cardigan is called that. St. John's Wort is yellow.

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LouiseA — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 02:01:00 GMT

You know, I have never subscribed, but I have purchased every single issue of IK till this one and this is the one I am not going to get. First, I'm over 50 and have a BMI of more than 18, and there's not one single garment that would flatter anyone who's not young and skinny. Second, the garments are getting odd: do I really wake up in the morning thinking today I want to wear an Ace bandage, or a functionless detachable ruffle? Not that often... and the Diminishing Ribs cardigan has fronts that don't meet! How's that going to look on someone who, you know, actually has a bosom? Kinda gappy, I think. I think this time I'm going to pick up a copy of Deborah Newton's classic "Designing Knitwear" instead, and see what I come up with on my own.

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Nsoram — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:38:06 GMT

I love this new styling segment. I've been doing this in my head since I started crafting again, because it helps me choose which garment to make. Please continue this segment and please keep pushing the envelope with your designs and styling.

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AnneG — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 23:42:26 GMT

Now how about showing us some garments that those of us weighing more than 95 pounds would actually wear outside a photo studio? And in the shot of the Posy Slip being worn over jeans and a tee (which looks ridiculous), the model must be wearing full body Spanx with tee sleeves and jean legs sewn on to get a perfectly smooth line. Or some graphics person Photoshopped out all the lumps and bumps that surely would result from a knitted dress being stretched over even the skinniest jeans. And the St. John's Wort sweater buttoned over that balloon-skirted dress just looks schlumpy. Unbuttoned, it looks both schlumpy and too small. I don't know if it's a bad design or bad styling or what, but it sure doesn't look good.

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JayelF — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:09:28 GMT

I appreciate how you & the editorial staff go beyond the magazine layouts to give ideas as to how your patterns can be adapted, made or worn. I enjoyed this posting and continue to enjoy your Galleries. I know every pattern isn't for my body, taste or age group, but I think you folks do a good job of keeping us all engaged by showing us something beyond skinny models staring off into the distance at an exotic locale, with the garmet pinned just so to hug their frame.

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AnneM@2 — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:22:55 GMT

I appreciate Eunny Jang's feature One Garment, Two Ways. Even if it's obvious (such as a sweater under a jacket), it's nice to see the extra photos.

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LauraM@2 — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:07:01 GMT

OMG you can wear a sweater by itself AND under a jacket??? who knew. this is ridiculous

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BeverlyR@3 — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:51:04 GMT

the "Posy" dress. I'm sorry but that is hideously unbelievable! I have never commented on anything here but it's not so much the pattern itself but the yarn chosen and the fact that you think you could wear a knee length looking dress over jeans. Sure you can wear one of the shorter styles over jeans - my daughters do it all the time but not a dress that is down to your knees. It just seems like someone is desperate when it comes to trying to come up with some additional photos.

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MichelineM — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:40:53 GMT

Re the Bag book you advertise, I don't suppose you would consider selling the cover bag pattern separately from the book I just love it and can't buy a whole book just for one pattern. Also I can't wait to start the cardigan on the cover of the spring issue...making myself sew 2 garments together before I can even swatch and start knitting. Thanks for listening

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Lily1214 — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:52:02 GMT

I liked this halter a lot and then I looked at the sizes it can be knit in and am wondering, can this halter knit for a 40" bust actually be worn?? Even with stitch adjustments for size, wouldn't it lose all of its shape and turn out to be really strange looking on? The model is flat chested, probably weighs 95 pounds and of course it looks fine on her, but did a knitter actually knit this in a large size (size 40") and try it on to see how it looked? Or did the computer knitting software program just change the number of stitches required, etc. for each larger size?? I'm pretty certain the only person who can wear this top is the model herself.

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Elizabeth — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:42:58 GMT

Sorry, I won't be making anything from this issue. This top reminded me of a catepillar the first time I saw it, but an ace bandage works well too. Sorry, just don't care for it. The shawl as well. Eunny, how about more things like the patterns in Style Simple? That is a great book, with lots of things that appeal: simple, wearable, and fun without lots of weird constructions. Lets see that in the next IK issue.

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MicheleG — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:29:02 GMT

I was really happy to see the Petal Halter in IK. It's modern and innovative in it's shaping and I think the color is very pretty. I also like how the halter makes reference to a lot of the wrapped, bandaged and tied pieces that have been seen on runways recently. The blouse Eunny Jang has put under the halter has just the right amount of weight and transparency to work well. Now you have a dressier look that could work at an office. I like the look of the Saoirese Shawl worn over the shoulder. And I really appreciate your attempts to style the knits in a contemporary (and not frumpy) manner.

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CarmenV — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:30:12 GMT

Neither garment seems very flattering, even on the very very thin model, so one can only imagine how unflattering they'd be on an averagely frumpy 58-yr old. This particular issue of Knits had fewer garments of interest than usual.

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Beth — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:19:33 GMT

I thought the idea is great and gives me endless ideas about knitting projects. The petal halter would look great in a variety of colors. I really liked the shawl. It would make a great accessory. Make several in different colors and add touches to jeans, skirts, anything. It looks like it adds an elegant touch or a casual look with jeans. Keep up the good work.