Knit Simple Fall 2018: A Review

Knit Simple has released its Fall 2018 issue. Let's take a look at it, shall we? (Please note that, at least as of this writing, for some reason only nine of the 21 designs below have pattern pages on Ravelry, and that I can only link to the ones that are available.)

Pattern #1, Colorwork Yoke Pullover. The yoke and sleeve detail are fine, but I would add some shaping and edging to the necklines, cuffs, and hem.

Pattern #2, Ribbed Yoke Sweater. Again, I like the yoke, but I'd be adding waist shaping and edge finishing.

Pattern #3, Tricolor Pullover. Not bad. The color blocking has a fun, sporty look, and the edges are finished.

Pattern #4, Triangle Shawl. An attractive and not-so-simple shawl. There's some nice stitchwork in this.

Pattern #5, Gradient Shawl. Nice! This designer has taken the gradient effect steps beyond simple bands of colour.

Pattern #6, Garter and Lace Shawl. Very pretty traditional lace-edged shawl.

Pattern #7. This one would be an excellent stash buster. I'm guessing that the log cabin images on the wall behind the bed are supposed to reference the log cabin design of this afghan. (Nice touch, photo stylists!)

Pattern #8, Striped Log Cabin Afghan & Pillows. Very sharp and contemporary.

Pattern #9. This one has an appealing, smart effect too.

Pattern #10. Good-looking, wearable cowl.

Pattern #11. A handsome cabled scarf.

Pattern #12. I like the lattice pattern bands. I wish I could see rest of the sweater better to get an idea of what the shaping and edge finishing are like.

Pattern #13. A nice pair of mitts. I'm glad to see that, with all Knit Simple's efforts to keep their patterns accessible for beginner knitters, they haven't forsworn the cable.

Pattern #14, Headband. Wearable and attractive and cosy on the ears.

Pattern #15. Very decent basic cap.

Pattern #16. Your basic striped child's sweater. The attractiveness of this one will rest on the colourway.

Pattern #17. The combination of colour blocks and stripes is fun, and the shaping is good.

Pattern #18. Another basic striped kid's sweater, this time a cardigan. There are happier colourways for this design than this one.

Pattern #19. Cute Peruvian-style hat and mitts set. I like the fun colour palette of this one.

Pattern #20. Cute set, but I'm not sure I'm on board with the fringe going up the *side* of the scarf. It looks like the knitter didn't weave their colour change ends in.

Pattern #21, Leaf Pattern Cowl, Hat & Mitts. This set was designed by Nicky Epstein, who can always be relied upon to bring the whimsy. I like the combination of the leaf motifs and the autumnal gradient colours.