Knitscene has released its Fall 2016 issue. Let's take a look at the patterns therein, shall we?
Sumi Sweater. Baggy and unflattering. It's never a good sign when the model has to clutch herself to give the design shape.
Hanshi Wrap. Elegant and contemporary and perfect.
Suzuri Hat. This is smart and fun.
Fude Tee. I like this on the whole but I would neaten up the fit somewhat.
Warren Cowl. This one has that "deflated inner tube" look when worn singly as all long cowls tend to, but looks great when worn doubled.
Carson Sweater. Nice piece. The yarn used in this sample is really pretty.
Barton Cowl. A handsome piece.
Ruby's Scarf. Not seeing the appeal of this one. The ends are unfinished, it's too short for a scarf, and the scrunchy effect isn't pleasing.
Parks Wrap. Another lovely and elegant wrap.
Curie Hat. It's hard to go wrong with a classic fair isle hat. I like that the designer went with an offbeat colourway.
Alice Hoodie. Nicely polished piece. Both the front and the back look good.
Maya Hat and Mittens Set. Very much like this one. It's always nice to see a fun theme like polka dots rendered in a sophisticated, adult way.
Amelia Hat. Classic bulky weight cabled hat.
Georgia Cardigan. I want to like this because I like the concept of a solid-coloured body combined with a striped ruffle, and the back does look quite good, but the front hangs so very poorly.
Troposphere Sweater. Classic herringbone sweater that does not actually require the use of colourful plastic balls and a trampoline to make it interesting. It does have dropped shoulders, but the sweater is so well-shaped otherwise that it works.
Empyrean Cowl. A nice simple cowl.
Noctilucent Shawl. Some really impressive, intricate stitchwork on this, and I love the pleated edges. The shawl also drapes very well.
Perigee Socks. Really liking the lattice slip stitch effect.
Aerial Skirt. It's been awhile since I've seen a skirt pattern, so it's nice to see this one, and even nicer to see that it's a good one. The shape is excellent and the details are interesting.
Caelum Cowl. I'm quite liking the chain device on this one, and the background stitchwork on the body of the scarf has a quietly polished effect.
Firmament Sweater. I very much like the little cuffs on this sweater. Feel free to play with the sleeve length if elbow sleeves aren't a flattering look on the intended wearer.
Cirrus Cowl. I'm liking the "allover box-stitch" used in this, which keeps this otherwise very simple cowl interesting.
Finally an issue with more than just one pattern that is knitable.
ReplyDeleteThe Sumi Sweater is a puzzler. All of the photos on the publisher's site show the model with her arms folded in front of her, and there's no back view, making it difficult to see what this sweater actually looks like. And it's shown in the fourth size of six offered (49 1/2" finished bust), on a model with a 34" bust. It's just way too large for her.
ReplyDelete