Welcome Back, Classics! (Plus, Knitted Shoelaces)

re: Welcome Back, Classics! (Plus, Knitted Shoelaces)

Elizabeth — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:46:41 GMT

I just looked for the yarn in the Classic Slant Cardigan. It, too , is discontinued. Any suggestions for another yarn?

re: Welcome Back, Classics! (Plus, Knitted Shoelaces)

Elizabeth — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:40:25 GMT

I love both these patterns, especially the classic slant cardigan! I bought this issue because of the Marilyn Pullover, but never made it because I never liked how off the shoulder the neckline was. I would love to know how to adjust the neckline so it is higher or maybe a turtleneck? How is that done. Thanks for the yarn substitution suggestion. I feel extremely uncomfortable substituting yarns, because the wrong choice can ruin the look of the garment (happened to a yarn shop owner here once!) Thanks

re: Welcome Back, Classics! (Plus, Knitted Shoelaces)

Kathleen Cubley — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:45:09 GMT

Some answers:

For shoelace yarn, I recommend some of the KnitPicks sock yarns. They have a good selection of nylon blends.

You can get both the slant cardigan and the Simply Marilyn in the Interweave Pattern Store and in the 2004 Interweave Knits CD Collection.

For yarn substitution for Simply Marilyn, I suggest something bulky like Malabrigo Chunky. It's soft like the original yarn was. Check the Ravelry pages for this pattern to see what other yarns people have used, too.

re: Welcome Back, Classics! (Plus, Knitted Shoelaces)

Neesh — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:05:29 GMT

Question regarding the knitted shoelaces? My yarn shop does not carry the cotton nylon yarn you mentioned worked best and as I have checked my stash I find they are all wool. What brands did you "add" to your stash that meet the fiber content of cotton and nylon. My grandchildren think this is an awsome project.

Thank You!

Neesh

re: Welcome Back, Classics! (Plus, Knitted Shoelaces)

katherine brooks — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:40:40 GMT

how/where can I get the "simply marilyn" sweater pattern? My daughter is dying for me to knit it for her! Thanks so much, katherine

re: Welcome Back, Classics! (Plus, Knitted Shoelaces)

the7gerbers — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:28:14 GMT

Am I reading this right? Do the CD collections cost the same amount as a year's subscription?

re: Welcome Back, Classics! (Plus, Knitted Shoelaces)

jsdjs2 — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:09:13 GMT

I just knitted Simply Marilyn with some of the cashmerino chunky, and the gauge was fairly similar to what was listed in the pattern, although I almost ran out of yarn (that collar was 2 inches shorter), and I generally knit with a looser gauge anyway. I knitted everything I could in the round (bottom of sleeves, collar, and bottom half of the sweater). I would just get extra yarn if I were doing it again.

re: Welcome Back, Classics! (Plus, Knitted Shoelaces)

JocelynG — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:32:06 GMT

It would be so helpful if there was an index of all of the patterns (with categories) that are included on each CD. I don't recognize them all, and there's no option to embiggen.

re: Welcome Back, Classics! (Plus, Knitted Shoelaces)

Corinna1224 — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:12:16 GMT

I made Simply Marilyn as soon as I was able to special order the fortune of yarn required for it. Being a pinkaholic, I used the gorgeous color featured on the cover. Since then I have changed body structure enough that I am not able to wear it. I would love to find a great substitute yarn for this beauty, as the Super Chunky was d/c in spring '09. Perhaps you could add that suggestino when discussing it?? :)

re: Welcome Back, Classics! (Plus, Knitted Shoelaces)

FrankieV — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:22:14 GMT

I loved the Classic Slant Cardigan when I first saw it in 2004. However, I am very short - 5'2" and feared it would make me look even shorter so didn't start it. What do you think? I weigh 123+/- and look a little taller when I wear black slacks and heels.

re: Welcome Back, Classics! (Plus, Knitted Shoelaces)

BeverlyL@10 — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:06:58 GMT

I love Deborah Newton's Classic Slant Cardigan. Are we able to purchase just the pattern and if so where? BeverlyL

re: Welcome Back, Classics! (Plus, Knitted Shoelaces)

LisaF@3 — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:38:29 GMT

Thanks so much for the idea of knitted shoelaces! I love to knit and finding different things is so cool. Plus I promised my husband I would use my stash this year, now we both win!