knits by toveb

ja oder nein...

What is it about German knitting magazines and their sense of style...or perhaps lack of it? No, let me rephrase, it's eclectic, to say the least. In the latest issue of Strikk Trends, you can find anything from these hideous creations...

   

...to something as fun and simple as this:
 
I also liked these two sweaters for men, although the left one could perhaps benefit from a raglan shoulder.
 

twist and shout

Another new discovery - and also a completely new website! It's Twist Collective, a combined knitting magazine and pattern shop. Go have a look! It's a very promising start.

hey, knit!

Skip on over to Knitty and have a look at the surprises!

I really like the Sea Tangles sweater, a flimsy thing in Habu Textiles stainless steel wool. And Hey, Teach! is a pretty little short-sleeve cardigan. The tank top didn't do much for me, but it's pretty too.

well, hello!

How did I miss this?

Knit on the net is an online magazine of fun and innovative patterns. Not on the scale of Knitty, but well worth a visit every now and then. Just look at these:
- Dilly, a very purple cardigan
- Miss Scarlet, the biggest puff sleeves you've ever seen! 
- Pretty, Pretty Gloves, or wristarmers
- The Little Black Dress - well, a little black dress

new knitty!

It's out and it's bad. Bad as in good. Really good. (Eat your heart out, Interweave Knits!)

Me like:
Inverness - simple cardigan with reverse stocking stitch and p/k pattern.
Gigi - short, kimono style top (minus the ruffle shoulders)
Seascape - it's lace, it's Kid Silk Haze
Helena - let's hope I'm having a girl, otherwise maybe someone else is?
Ziggy - well, it's socks, but they're fascinating!
Byob - I've recently become very interested in knitted and crocheted bags...

Looking forward to the surprises!

no

Dear Interweave Knits,

Yet again I am disappointed in you. Just the other day I received the Summer 2008 issue and dived right into it. I found one, maybe two projects that appealed to me. The rest were just plain awful or uninspiring. What happened to colour, daring designs and new ideas?

I liked the Drawstring Raglan, Wakame Lace Tunic and Après Surf Hoodie. But that doesn't mean I would consider knitting them.

Please get your act together or I will not renew my subscription. As if you care...

mysterious...

For the first time in my knitting career (life?) I have joined a Mystery Shawl KAL. It's hosted by designer Susan Reishus. I have no idea what to expect, except some fun challenges. I will try my very best to finish each clue in time.

Oh, I need to decide on a yarn also...

new knitty

I'm late. Everyone else has already blogged about the new Knitty, but here goes.

I love:
Laminaria

Seriously. This has to be my next project. After I've finished...

what's this?

Found a new online knitting magazine through the wonderful mettetation blog. It's called Metapostmodernknitting (yes, one word). Looks very interesting, but I haven't had much time to explore it yet. Anyone else?

inspired

Fall 2007 Knitty has arrived and I want to roam freely, collecting flowers for my Tussie Mussie in the foliage. It's so Totally Autumn, I know, but Neiman and Muir seems to like Pecan Pie. I am torn between Going Back to Basics or playing Cinderella.