Thursday, December 13, 2007
You know it's been a hard week
when Wednesday felt like Friday, and Thursday feels like is should be Saturday.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
New Knitscene Preview Up
But I am mad at them, since it doesn't come out on newsstands until Christmas Day. Lame.
In good news, I have completed my internship (+ all the annoying papers) and just finished my Contemporary Children's Lit Final.
Now, just Coll Dev is left; due Wednesday.
In good news, I have completed my internship (+ all the annoying papers) and just finished my Contemporary Children's Lit Final.
Now, just Coll Dev is left; due Wednesday.
Monday, December 10, 2007
Review of Sensual Knits: Luxurious Yarns/Alluring Designs
For the most part, this is a beautiful pattern book. I love Ramona, by Jared Flood (brooklyntweed.net), the Betty V-Neck Vest, the Transparency sweater, the Sayuri sweater, Multiplicity sweater, the Rosamund Modern Kimono, and the Oversize shrug.
However, there were some nagging things that bothered me:
1. Sizing. The range of sizes are inconsistent. Some of the patterns are XS-XL, while some are XS-3X. I think overall, any knitter could whip out the measuring tape and their math skills, and "make it work" but it seemed a little odd that all the designers didn't comform to a set size-range.
2. Needles sizes. All of the needles sizes are in mm, and while there is a conversion chart in the glossary in the back of the book, it was a little off-putting, not being able to figure out the needle size on the first pass.
3. Fitting on the models. Many of the knits seemed too small for the models, especially the seeded cable cardigan, the joie de vivre cardigan, and the lace panel twinset. It made it a little difficult to determine actual fit, and I'll be checking out finished patterns by other bloggers before I make these.
4. Spagetti straps. Many of the tops and two of the dresses have thin straps. As a busty gal, if I knit these I would alter the patterns to include thicker straps, since wearing strappless bras under my knits does not appeal.
Overall though, I would recommend this to any knitter looking for beautiful, polished deisgns. I was excited that it was released early, and snapped it immediately. It was also nice to see so many bloggers represented.
Check out the pics on Amazon.
However, there were some nagging things that bothered me:
1. Sizing. The range of sizes are inconsistent. Some of the patterns are XS-XL, while some are XS-3X. I think overall, any knitter could whip out the measuring tape and their math skills, and "make it work" but it seemed a little odd that all the designers didn't comform to a set size-range.
2. Needles sizes. All of the needles sizes are in mm, and while there is a conversion chart in the glossary in the back of the book, it was a little off-putting, not being able to figure out the needle size on the first pass.
3. Fitting on the models. Many of the knits seemed too small for the models, especially the seeded cable cardigan, the joie de vivre cardigan, and the lace panel twinset. It made it a little difficult to determine actual fit, and I'll be checking out finished patterns by other bloggers before I make these.
4. Spagetti straps. Many of the tops and two of the dresses have thin straps. As a busty gal, if I knit these I would alter the patterns to include thicker straps, since wearing strappless bras under my knits does not appeal.
Overall though, I would recommend this to any knitter looking for beautiful, polished deisgns. I was excited that it was released early, and snapped it immediately. It was also nice to see so many bloggers represented.
Check out the pics on Amazon.
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Thank you notes are wonderful
From an email I received: "Thank you for the knitting class at the library. Last week, I went to Joann, bought some supplies, and started knitting the ribbed scarf that you suggested. I worked on it all thanksgiving break, and I finished it! I think it turned out pretty well. Anyway, thank you again for teaching me!"
Thank you, Robin, for teaching me to knit.
Thank you, Robin, for teaching me to knit.
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