Eight Examples of Outstanding Knitwear Design

re: Eight Examples of Outstanding Knitwear Design

Derya — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:29:26 GMT

Great post & really a lot to aspire to for a young knitwear designer. It's also no coincidence, I think, that Norah Gaughan appears twice. :)

re: Eight Examples of Outstanding Knitwear Design

LouiseA — Thu, 14 May 2009 00:13:20 GMT

The Nantucket Jacket is one of the few patterns that I have that everybody who see it loves, and it's flattering to a lot of body types, and attractively textured but not fussy, and actually has buttons all the way down so you can button it up when it gets cold (I live in a cold climate and sweaters like the Origami Cardi make me cranky). Saw on Ravelry that a few people have made the Nantucket Jacket with long sleeves (and somebody ever turned it into a pullover!) Will that destroy the proportions? Looks OK to me. -Better for cold climates.

re: Eight Examples of Outstanding Knitwear Design

PattieM — Wed, 13 May 2009 21:21:25 GMT

what issue is the Butterfly in? I searched the site and couldn't find it... Thanks.

re: Eight Examples of Outstanding Knitwear Design

Janice — Wed, 13 May 2009 16:41:50 GMT

I'm glad you included the Printed Silk Cardigan - I knew I had to knit it the moment I saw it. But when you said that knitters have difficulty substituting the yarn because it's a perfect match with the design, I'm just not sure how realistic it would be to knit this with the original yarn, La Luz. I would have loved to used La Luz - I just would've had to win the lottery!

re: Eight Examples of Outstanding Knitwear Design

Cora Shaw — Wed, 13 May 2009 14:37:07 GMT

Well not did I only choose my favorite knitwear, I also chose my favorite crochetwear. I also added two of my faorite combination techniques at the end of the post. Check it out on my blog at http://craftygal1965.blogspot.com/2009/05/eight-examples-of-outstanding-knit-and.html. Cora

re: Eight Examples of Outstanding Knitwear Design

LisaJ — Wed, 13 May 2009 14:33:41 GMT

Sandi, if it weren't for the Nantucket Jacket I wouldn't be here! That cover garment caught my eye, introducing me to Interweave Knits Magazine! I haven't actually started the actual knitting yet -- but it is in my que. I loved the shape, the fact it was a cardigan and the stitches, well those cables sealed the deal for me.

re: Eight Examples of Outstanding Knitwear Design

EleanorC — Wed, 13 May 2009 12:20:42 GMT

Sandi, Glad you posted this. I was reminded of the Japel sweater and it would be perfect for my nephew's fiancee. But(!) the Gems worsted is not made anymore. Any ideas for a substitution? I already have the pattern.

re: Eight Examples of Outstanding Knitwear Design

AudreyD@2 — Wed, 13 May 2009 11:56:49 GMT

thanks so much! It was hard for me to see examples in my mind when I read the article! This helps! It would also help to see examples of what NOT to do, but that might be a bit mean. I thought the Oriel lace one was crepe at first!

re: Eight Examples of Outstanding Knitwear Design

TamaraM — Wed, 13 May 2009 11:21:45 GMT

Oh thank you for the last cable sweater, which I saw once and thought was the most beautiful thing I'd ever seen, and then couldn't find again! It's good to know it's in an IK that I have, and I won't forget this time! These are some of my favorite IK sweaters, so my eye must be drawn to good design.

re: Eight Examples of Outstanding Knitwear Design

Katrine Wohllebe — Wed, 13 May 2009 10:16:54 GMT

One sweater of which I instantly thought "I will make this" is Eunny Jang's Tangled Yoke Cardigan from the Fall '07 issue of knits. I have now made three! (Two in the original yarn, one in sock yarn + thin mohair, which also works well.) As well as the designs chosen by Sandi (several of which are also on my wish list), the Tangled Yoke has an overall balance of yarn, proportions, fit and features that just blew me away. - Goodlifeknitting