Early Sneak Peek: Knitscene Fall 2009

re: Early Sneak Peek: Knitscene Fall 2009

Cirilia@2 — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:18:19 GMT

To Yvonne who is having trouble with the CD, it sounds like you might be using a CD player and not a CD-ROM drive? I'm very tech-challenged, so totally unqualified to give advice.

I happen to LOVE the Herringbone Sweater, I've been stalking it ever since Kate conceived it in 2006. It seems like it might not be for everyone but can we please remember that there are real people behind these designs (and real models wearing them). It upsets me to see the hard work of colleagues and friends trashed. Whatever happened to "not for me...."?

re: Early Sneak Peek: Knitscene Fall 2009

Val — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:13:04 GMT

I like the sleek, graphic look of the herringbone sliptstitch sweater; it looks like it would be fun to knit. I might make it with ¾ sleeves with a slit at the wrist, or some other subtle detail. I do suspect that those narrow vertical lines of color will stretch out and distort when worn over a large bust or belly roll, drawing attention in the worst way. Some shaping might be called for, which would be either a pain to work out with that color pattern, or big fun, depending on whether you enjoy working out that kind of problem. As for the vest, the thin young model look like a bowling pin wearing it. Narrow on the top, big on the bottom.

re: Early Sneak Peek: Knitscene Fall 2009

CecilyG@2 — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:03:33 GMT

The Herringbone Sweater is just stunning! Can I have the pattern NOW?

re: Early Sneak Peek: Knitscene Fall 2009

maryh@170 — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:49:37 GMT

I think the herringbone sweater in particular is super cute! Though I like both styles - the vest looks cozy but is nicely fitted so that it isn't dowdy. :)

re: Early Sneak Peek: Knitscene Fall 2009

Laura@188 — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:44:07 GMT

Hmmm,

If you really want to knit something that looks " home-made" , knit the herringbone! Speaking of old-fashioned...Not to mention the colors... This is not good for our knitting image! In contrast to the beautiful patterns one usually sees on this side.

Laura

re: Early Sneak Peek: Knitscene Fall 2009

JillW — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:29:43 GMT

In answer to NicolaG's question, you can't get there from here! The pictures of the patterns in each issue are not in the Interweave Store site, which is where you go if you click on the magazine issue here. But if you go to the regular Interweave.com site, and click on the magazine and issue you want, you can see each pattern, plus a supply list (yarn, amount, etc.) and bonus photos! This sometimes gives you a better idea of what the sweater looks like than the magazine. I just checked and the Knitscene site only has the spring issue up now, the fall issue is not there yet.

re: Early Sneak Peek: Knitscene Fall 2009

CarolR@27 — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:08:11 GMT

I would like to see some bulky knits for the winter.

Be Well

cocoapelly4044@aol.com

re: Early Sneak Peek: Knitscene Fall 2009

Eileen — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:22:39 GMT

I am learning how to make my own patterns based on size and guage. I especially love Aran knits and would like to develop more patterns for the plus size market. After I work out the guage and pattern stitch count, etc. I'd like to offer the pattern for sale, possibly.

I love all the cables, bobbles and twists that can be cohesively placed to give you a wonderful sweater. Where would I look to offer the item for sale? I moderate a knitting forum already and could mention a blurb that brings them to a website where they can place an order. But how that all transpires I haven't the foggiest notion. A reference to an online seminar or book with ideas would be greatly appreciated.

re: Early Sneak Peek: Knitscene Fall 2009

SarahB@90 — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:59:07 GMT

Agree with all comments above:

1. The Hollywood Herringbone is possibly the most dreary, dowdy object I have seen in a long time. Not even the gorgeous model can pull it off. Flourish Vest slightly better but neither are tempting me to pre-order.

2. Without seeing all projects I wouldn't pre-order anyway - I always find it easy to get hold of the mag after it is on the newstand and can see if worth buying by reviewing all of the projects online first.

3. Why not offer the mag as an online option? Or just offer all patterns in your online store as soon as it is published? That way people like me who live in Asia can avoid paying more than the mag itself in postage and can download just the patterns they want. At $5.50 a pop for an online pattern, Interweave will easily recover the same or more than the price of the mag if each customer orders 2 or more patterns online from each issue.

re: Early Sneak Peek: Knitscene Fall 2009

AnneG — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:35:35 GMT

I love the Hollywood Herringbone sweater! I agree with Julie@7 - why DON'T you make your magazines available digitally? Then we all could all download it and print out only what we wanted! Save the environment ... save money ... what's not to like?

re: Early Sneak Peek: Knitscene Fall 2009

NicolaG — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:46:17 GMT

Is there still a page out there that shows pics of all the projects like you used to? That's what makes me buy an issue of Knitscene. Thanks!

re: Early Sneak Peek: Knitscene Fall 2009

Julie@7 — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:21:47 GMT

I really want to get Knitscene, but why does a $7.99 magazine cost $5.39 to ship? C'mon, Interweave! This is absolutely ridiculous.

If you're going to charge these exorbitant shipping charges, at least offer a PDF download option like most other knitting magazines do. Or be honest and tell us straight out that the magazine costs almost $14 a piece!!!

re: Early Sneak Peek: Knitscene Fall 2009

AliceQ@2 — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:19:10 GMT

I nominate these designs for "What Not to Knit."

If it still existed, I'd nominate them for "You Knit What?"

Yes, it's hard to come up with good designs all the time, but these things are hideous. Period. I tremble to look at them.

re: Early Sneak Peek: Knitscene Fall 2009

Yvonne — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:14:14 GMT

Hi there; another comment from Yvonne Bresnahan from NH to my much loved staff. Alol of the files on the CD are empty.

Could you please send me a new one as requested in my other note today. Thanking you in advance...and if this is not possible please refund my money.

Yvonne Bresnahan

mamayum@aol.com or weloveourhorses@aol.com

re: Early Sneak Peek: Knitscene Fall 2009

Yvonne — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:07:25 GMT

I really enjoyed downloaded many of your patterns SO I ordered the CD called

"2007 Collection CD with the bonus from Interweae Knits".

I have received the CD in a good timely fashion and got all primed up to see the CD BUT it would not open. I have a new machine and have had no problems with any other CD's.

You are a wondeerfl group of really hard working people so I know that you would want to solve this problem and also help this senior woman who has cancer and therefore, trying to make things for her grandchildren and children as heirlooms.

Could you please send me a new CD and pre check it before mailing. I am hoping that I am the only person that this has happened to. My machine reads check disc. I have taken it ot and wiped it and retried over and over in my machine and before I send this I will try this in my computer and hope that it works in here. And if this works I will apologize but perhaps you might want to place a note with the order form.

Yvonne Bresnahan

154 Meetinghouse Road

Bedford NH 03110

603-867-1221