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December 23, 2007
Putting together a sweater
A little write-up from yours truly:
Oh, the irony! A self-proclaimed non-sweater knitter shares her tips for... putting together a sweater! If you'll allow me, I'll cite my long-ago-finished sweaters in my list of qualifications, even though it's been many months since I've actually knit a sweater.
The article (four pages!) describes the process of putting together a sweater - how to get something wearable from a front, a back, and two sleeves. Although the techniques are certainly mentioned - like mattress stitch and fake grafting - the focus of the article is broader in its scope. For example, if you've ever wondered about selvedges and how they can impact your seaming, this article may be of interest to you :).
And of course the issue is chock full of interesting and fun patterns - see for yourself! Some of my favorites:
New Wyoming by Lisa Shroyer, Quicksilver Bag by Norah Gaughan, and American Safari Hoodie by Amy King
Comments
This is in Knitscene right out on the 25th?
Congrats on your published article. I look forward to it!
I am very amused. ;-)
I remember when looking at the preview of this issue, I had the feeling that hoodie is going to be everything next year! LOL!
How ironic :) I look forward to seeing it!
WILD APPLAUSE----- wonderful, I really look forward to holding the mag in my hands and reading your article!!!
classic! haha i can't wait to read the article. i'm still holding out that maybe... just maybe you'll make another sweater...
A longtime lurker here:) I just picked up that issue. Congratulations on a wonderful and informative article!
Congrats. Have to find a copy.
Got to get this one! Congratulations!
Congrats! I can't wait to get it. It sure is loaded with patterns. I wish I could run out and get it right now!
Congratulations on the article. And thank you for bringing that short sleeve hoodie to my attention, I'm loving it!
Outstanding (and ironic)! I'm so happy for you, Kathy.
Congrats! And I'll be looking to reading it. And the patterns look very good too in this issue.
Congrats Kathy! I have no doubt it is a wonderful article - sweater knitter or not - you know your knit! Merry, happy, etc. to you and yours. xox, J
hey congratulations! i was trolling joanns yesterday for a copy. still didn't have it.
Congratulations! I'm in the process of knitting my first sweater. I'm on my way to pick up the magazine right now!
Thanks so much for writing this great article! After I saw it mentioned on your blog I picked up a copy and read through it today, it was awesome! Very, very helpful!
The irony is great. However, regardless of what you call yourself, I've found all your instructions to be well thought out and easy to understand. While I don't usually buy this magazine, I will for the article.
Congrats! I am definitely picking up this magazine. My friend also got her pattern published.
Happy New Year!
hey - what a great article!
the pattern for the vest caught my eye too - i'm definitely going to make it
congrats on a fine article, grumpster
Just wanted you to know that I've ordered the issue. It would have been the first knitting magazine I ever bought, except that I looked for it at my local store first and ended up buying a VOGUEknitting. So, it's my second one. :)
Congrats! I look forward to seeing it.