Knit Simple Spring/Summer 2015: A Review

Knit Simple has released its Spring/Summer issue for 2015. Let's have a look at it.

Not a bad simple top. It could perhaps use waist shaping, but it is hard to tell from this particular pose.

Not bad, though it does look a bit bulky for a summer top.

This one could definitely use some waist shaping. And probably a better colourway.

Those sleeves look weird and patched-together. And again... waist shaping.

A knitted... swiffer. Well, that's something new. Has anyone actually tried cleaning with yarn loops? I haven't, and so can't pass judgment on this, because if it cleans the floors well and rinses out easily, it is worth making.

I'm assuming these are crocheted bath scrubbies, and if you like handmade bath scrubbies, I suppose they aren't bad. They're fun and colourful.

Knitted washcloths/dishcloths. These are fine if you like knitted washcloths or dishcloths. I detest knitted dishcloths myself, because I find they're thick and unwieldy to use, get disgustingly full of bits of soggy food, and don't rinse out well, but I know lots of people love them, and knitted washcloths are probably unproblematic for most people.

Loofah mitt. I'd be interested in knowing what knitted loofah mitts are like to use.

Not a bad-looking bathmat.





Crocheted yarn baskets. Good way to use up some scrap yarns.

I don't know how effective knitted coasters will be. They'll get damp, and the whole point of coasters is to protect a surface from exposure to moisture.

Attractive placemats.

Unattractive phone case.

Moderately attractive i-Pad case.

Inoffensive sleep mask.

This cat pencil case is kind of cute for a kid.

Makeup bags would be a nice use for scrap yarn. I'd want to use plastic bags for some of the stuff that goes in it, as the makeup bag would otherwise get really dirty immediately.

This cowl could probably look rather fetching on some cute young thing, but I think I'd still have to refrain from asking her if her cat made it for her.

Cute kerchief. I'd want to use a more interesting yarn choice for it.

Quite like this one. The combination of cabled and dropped stitches is an interesting and unique effect. The shaping is good too.

Lovely lace stole.

Not a bad mesh tam.

Rather pretty shawl.

Cute hoodie. It could be better designed, though. The heart is very squarish at the sides and could be better shaped, and the front is pulling upwards in the middle.

Cute sock-style hoodie.

Not a bad little sleeveless hoodie.

This pattern could do with a little tweaking. It needs armhole shaping, as the way the shoulders extend over the arms looks awkward, and the set of the hood could be better.

Not a bad baby blanket. I'd want to go with a more effective colourway.

That is one amateurishly shaped little outfit. The pants look simply weird, as though they were made for a turtle-shaped baby.

Nice little pair of booties.

Nice ripple baby blanket. The colours are pretty.

These look like swants.

Not a bad onesie, but I would make the pant legs full length.

These aren't bad for what they are: a simple poncho for very casual wear.