re: Interweave Knits, Spring 2012

anana — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 08:28:19 GMT

As usual I love almost all the patterns of this issue but I agree with Carole G when she says "I'm quite dismayed with so few patterns". For example in the previous issues we could find till 27 patterns ! (almost 1/3 more!) Where is all the fantasy?

despite this comment I really have loved the articles on Tencel (I've learned a lot about this fiber) and both the designer's articles.

please, for the next issues give us more and more patterns (just like before)

many thanks!

re: Interweave Knits, Spring 2012

Carole G — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 17:35:45 GMT

I like the patterns in the new knits, some of them are very knittable. However, I'm quite dismayed to find so few patterns especially considering that Vogue Knitting regularly has over 30 patterns, a wide variety of types of patterns - sweaters, accessories, menswear, etc.- at the same cost. Also, I've bemoaned the way that Knits changed its format last year, from showing photos of every project and then detailed instructions to now having mini pattern chapters, finding it hard to see all of the patterns in large photos at a glance. I'd also like to see Knits copy the VK 360 and show the entire garment. I've also noted that Knits is not making all of the patterns available to plus and mini size people. Where are the men's knits? Gnagy has some great patterns for men and many others, how about a commitment to at least 2 really great men's patterns per year? I love the articles by Annie and Clara (being an avid Knitter's Review fan), and Kristen's design is gorgeous and I'm already swatching for it. I'd love to make the Gnagy vest, but my concern is that in that weight, it may not work for busty women, I'm thinking of trying to convert to a looser vest/cardi or maybe put the front pattern on the back and keep the front less welting and more aran. If Knits keeps on shrinking, I think you'll lose readers and that wouldn't be good. Maybe you should have more yarn based competitions for designs and get some new designers, even international designers and students to compete.

I love knitted coats, but bemoan the fact that they sag, some one has to come up with a design that is sag proof, whether because of yarn used (super lightweight or super hard), design/construction (lots of seaming that builds reinforcement?)

I'm also a lover of very intricate shawls, preferably made in one piece without having to pick up the lower edge. I'd love to see a pattern for a great shawl with alterations to change to a scarf, pullover, etc.

Oh well, much too much time to dream of knitting and not enough needle time.

I still love Knits despite these comments.

re: Interweave Knits, Spring 2012

BarbH — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 03:18:57 GMT

what does Knit Ultimate on the cover refer to? can't find it referred to anywhere in the spring 2012 magazine.