Knitty Fall 2007 Review!
I know I'm late, but I decided to review this season's Knitty because I am desperately trendy.
Muir--Very pretty. A little open for Ohio in the winter, but pretty nonetheless. I could see this pattern as being incorporated into flimsy boudoir curtains or a table runner.
Henry--I really like this stitch pattern. It's probably one of those most classic, wearable mens' scarves I've seen. Very GQ.
Entwined--This is fun, but not something I would make since I would probably strangle myself wearing it. It's sort of dramatic. I could see an art student or theater major wearing this over all black.
Tussie Mussie--This is pretty. It's kind of vintage cool. If I were to knit this, I would either button it all the way or move the buttons to the bottom half of the sweater. Top half buttons are not flattering on my figure. I'd also do away with the collar. I really like the wrist detailing.
Patch Pocket Raglan--Call me boring, but I'd do away with the weird intarsia. Either completely, or I'd extend it into stripes. I really like the fit, I think the long lean sweater look is sort of the style right now, and I like the absence of a band at the bottom of the sweater.
Roam--It's a nice sweater, nice fit with the seams on the front and back. However, I do not really have a use for zip front hooded sweaters, and I would never knit it. It's well made though.
Cherie Amour--I don't like colorways mixed with intricate patterns, I find it distracting. I'd like it better in a solid. I do like the tailored fit. It looks like it would be a nice fall/spring piece for those months when you're neither hot nor cold.
Neiman--I don't like yokes on sweaters, so I'm prejudiced from this one from the start. I'm not sure if it's baggy around the belly because the model is very slender, or if it's because of how she is sitting, or if the tension is different as it emerges from the stranded colorwork. I wish they had a picture of it full length from a standing position. Not something I'd make without some major waist shaping. It's not a bad sweater or anything---it's just really not something I would wear or buy. It's probably a style that would be more flattering on a heavier girl.
Mr. Greenjeans--What's with these semi-buttoned sweaters? Aside from the unibutton, I like the fit. The raglan sleeve is nice and the cables are a great way to taper the waist. Very flattering piece, and looks practical.
Boxed--I love the model's vivid hair much more than this sweater. How did she get the color so vivid and shiny? And not patchy at all? It's amazing! The sweater...it's weird. It looks good on the mannequin but it isn't very practical. I suppose if you had wide shoulders, a fairly full bust, a wasp waist and a very very short torso, this would look hot. It might make a good petite sweater. Either way, I think you'd have to have a pretty specific figure type for this to fit. In general I'm not a fan of things that need a camisole hanging out for six inches and scream "look at my stomach!!" This is also why I hate those little tie front ballerina wraps that were in last year. Also, I think you'd want the ribbing to start UNDER the bust, not at the full point.
Percy--a nice, practical, good sized purse. Looks like it could hold a wallet and a cell phone, long enough to stay out of your way when you're wearing it. The boxy shape could also hold a small paperback. I like it.
Flower Power--how cute is this hat? I really like the color combinations, too.
Foliage--very pretty hats. They look warm but not ridiculous. I really like that this can be worked in either worsted or bulky.
Pecan Pie--This is a neat design, but I do not like floppy thin berets. I like sort of short, chubby berets, plus they stay on better. Not that I really wear berets, but, you know.
Urchin--This is the kind of beret I like. The thick and thin yarn is really interesting. I LOVE the model's pin curls and matte lipstick, very 1940s chic. I may be a little swayed by the fact that the model looks like Samantha from Sex and the City. However, this does look wearable, quick to knit, and I might make myself one.
Totally Autumn--Gorgeous! I even like the colorway, and as a rule I don't like those. This is beautiful. Also, the model? Rawr.
Q--I love that someone took the time to knit this out. I do not love that the foot is plain. I would make these on a few conditions: if the pattern went all the way (which would be hard, what with the increases and decreases, understood) or if the pattern was in stripes along the top of the sock, and maybe a stripe around the foot. Otherwise it sort of looks like she ran out of yarn. Which is possible, it happens to me a lot.
Diamond Waffle--very nice. Classic and masculine. Would go well with the scarf patten in this issue. These would make a beautiful gift.
Cinderella--I think these are really pretty! I seem to be in the minority in liking these, but love how they are girly. Because of the foot cables you'd have to be careful of wearing them in certain shoes, but I could see showing them off under my ankle tie black heels, just because I could. I'd bump the gauge down a wee bit, smaller yarn or smaller needles.
Back to Basics--very interesting! I like the toe, I've never seen a toe done like that before. They look comfortable.
Woodins--cute toys. I bet my cats would LOVE these, and their hollowed out log! They look like something out a kids' fairy tale book. She should be designing for a toy company.
Muir--Very pretty. A little open for Ohio in the winter, but pretty nonetheless. I could see this pattern as being incorporated into flimsy boudoir curtains or a table runner.
Henry--I really like this stitch pattern. It's probably one of those most classic, wearable mens' scarves I've seen. Very GQ.
Entwined--This is fun, but not something I would make since I would probably strangle myself wearing it. It's sort of dramatic. I could see an art student or theater major wearing this over all black.
Tussie Mussie--This is pretty. It's kind of vintage cool. If I were to knit this, I would either button it all the way or move the buttons to the bottom half of the sweater. Top half buttons are not flattering on my figure. I'd also do away with the collar. I really like the wrist detailing.
Patch Pocket Raglan--Call me boring, but I'd do away with the weird intarsia. Either completely, or I'd extend it into stripes. I really like the fit, I think the long lean sweater look is sort of the style right now, and I like the absence of a band at the bottom of the sweater.
Roam--It's a nice sweater, nice fit with the seams on the front and back. However, I do not really have a use for zip front hooded sweaters, and I would never knit it. It's well made though.
Cherie Amour--I don't like colorways mixed with intricate patterns, I find it distracting. I'd like it better in a solid. I do like the tailored fit. It looks like it would be a nice fall/spring piece for those months when you're neither hot nor cold.
Neiman--I don't like yokes on sweaters, so I'm prejudiced from this one from the start. I'm not sure if it's baggy around the belly because the model is very slender, or if it's because of how she is sitting, or if the tension is different as it emerges from the stranded colorwork. I wish they had a picture of it full length from a standing position. Not something I'd make without some major waist shaping. It's not a bad sweater or anything---it's just really not something I would wear or buy. It's probably a style that would be more flattering on a heavier girl.
Mr. Greenjeans--What's with these semi-buttoned sweaters? Aside from the unibutton, I like the fit. The raglan sleeve is nice and the cables are a great way to taper the waist. Very flattering piece, and looks practical.
Boxed--I love the model's vivid hair much more than this sweater. How did she get the color so vivid and shiny? And not patchy at all? It's amazing! The sweater...it's weird. It looks good on the mannequin but it isn't very practical. I suppose if you had wide shoulders, a fairly full bust, a wasp waist and a very very short torso, this would look hot. It might make a good petite sweater. Either way, I think you'd have to have a pretty specific figure type for this to fit. In general I'm not a fan of things that need a camisole hanging out for six inches and scream "look at my stomach!!" This is also why I hate those little tie front ballerina wraps that were in last year. Also, I think you'd want the ribbing to start UNDER the bust, not at the full point.
Percy--a nice, practical, good sized purse. Looks like it could hold a wallet and a cell phone, long enough to stay out of your way when you're wearing it. The boxy shape could also hold a small paperback. I like it.
Flower Power--how cute is this hat? I really like the color combinations, too.
Foliage--very pretty hats. They look warm but not ridiculous. I really like that this can be worked in either worsted or bulky.
Pecan Pie--This is a neat design, but I do not like floppy thin berets. I like sort of short, chubby berets, plus they stay on better. Not that I really wear berets, but, you know.
Urchin--This is the kind of beret I like. The thick and thin yarn is really interesting. I LOVE the model's pin curls and matte lipstick, very 1940s chic. I may be a little swayed by the fact that the model looks like Samantha from Sex and the City. However, this does look wearable, quick to knit, and I might make myself one.
Totally Autumn--Gorgeous! I even like the colorway, and as a rule I don't like those. This is beautiful. Also, the model? Rawr.
Q--I love that someone took the time to knit this out. I do not love that the foot is plain. I would make these on a few conditions: if the pattern went all the way (which would be hard, what with the increases and decreases, understood) or if the pattern was in stripes along the top of the sock, and maybe a stripe around the foot. Otherwise it sort of looks like she ran out of yarn. Which is possible, it happens to me a lot.
Diamond Waffle--very nice. Classic and masculine. Would go well with the scarf patten in this issue. These would make a beautiful gift.
Cinderella--I think these are really pretty! I seem to be in the minority in liking these, but love how they are girly. Because of the foot cables you'd have to be careful of wearing them in certain shoes, but I could see showing them off under my ankle tie black heels, just because I could. I'd bump the gauge down a wee bit, smaller yarn or smaller needles.
Back to Basics--very interesting! I like the toe, I've never seen a toe done like that before. They look comfortable.
Woodins--cute toys. I bet my cats would LOVE these, and their hollowed out log! They look like something out a kids' fairy tale book. She should be designing for a toy company.
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