Wednesday 17 June 2015

Knitty First Fall 2015: A Review


Knitty has released its First Fall 2015 issue. Let's have a look at it. This is the Baker Street scarf. It's run-of-the-mill classic, but of course because it's such a classic, it's a handsome piece of work.





Pub Crawl Cowl. This is very college/university student, but I have to admit it's cute and fun.





Dragon's Breath cowl. Pretty!





Damascena cowl. Love this one. It's both retro in a 1920s collegiate argyle sweater kind of way, and contemporary, because the variants in the argyle pattern are a new twist.





Jamestown pullover. Nice piece with an effective combination of cable and cross hatch stitches. I'd neaten up the fit a bit.





Desert Belle. This drape front cardigan was made with an optional striped bottom panel that can be zipped on or off. It is an interesting, creative concept, but this is one of those times a good concept didn't get the execution it deserved. I like the sweater much better without it.





Saint Rémy pullover. Simple and striking.





Nelina. Wow. This is really a terrific piece of design, with an unusual bias-knit construction, great shaping, and lovely stitchwork. It's flattering, wearable, attractive, and interesting. Very well done!





Stereo Echo Shawl. This one looks for all the world like a giant dish rag when seen flat, and it doesn't look much less so when on the model.





Ridge and Furrow shawl. Pleasing classic shawl.





Atomic fingerless mitts. Cute modern take on the snowflake mitten.





Knit Stitch Felted Tote. This designer created a stockinette stitch-themed tote to hold her knitting. Now that's meta. And it's a well-shaped, well-constructed, and rather snappy-looking bag to boot.





Vanilla Cake Table Scarf. This scarf is woven, not knitted, but I'm including it in the interests of having a complete review. And also because I like that fringe, which could be replicated for a knitted item.





Circles Within Circles Beret. Nice hat. Really effective, attractive stitchwork in this one.





Rhode Island Red Hat. Oh my goodness, these hats are so, so cute! And I don't even like chicken-themed stuff!

3 comments:

  1. I puzzled over the pictures of that zip-off panel. It appears the zipper that was used isn't long enough--it doesn't come all the way to the front edge. I like the concept in theory, but you're right that the sweater looks better without it.

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  2. What a fast and fun way to look through the Knitty post! I like the chicken hats too!

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  3. Plus, wouldn't sitting on a zipper be really uncomfortable?

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