Let's have a look at Knitty's Winter 2017 issue, shall we?
Fallingbrook. An attractive cabled hat and mittens set.
Kate's Kitten. This is undeniably cute, but I think if I wanted to knit a cat, I'd rather knit a cat that looked like... a cat... rather than a Humpty Dumpty with ears.
Tiina. Nice! I'm liking the diamond cable effect.
Funny Ellada. This looks like something a Home Ec student turned in for the knitting component of their course work after cobbling it together in a few days, because the semester was over and it was either turn something in or fail the class altogether.
Tescherae. This one is absolutely fabulous and a visual treat.
Fylgje Shawl. This is an attractive modular shawl. I also think the basic idea could be used to make a lovely contemporary style afghan.
Isochronal Arc. The use of colour gives a contemporary feel to this lace capelet.
Carreau. Quite like this one. There's a smaller version of this pattern done in black and white, but I think it's the colourway of this one that makes the pattern.
Crusader. This cowl is a little too careless and random in style for my tastes, but I must admit that it works well as styled and worn here. The yarn is beautiful and the colours work well together and suit the model.
Ceibo. This isn't so much a design for a cropped top as it is a scarf with pretensions and sleeves.
Cool Bearing. This is totally cute, and in a way that's sophisticated enough for an adult to wear.
Oberon. Classic cabled cardigan.
Nukumori. These are a sort of abbreviated form of legwarmers -- kneewarmers, if you will. Though they've clearly been carefully designed (check out the shaping), they look a little awkward, as though they're going through a form of hosiery puberty that leaves them stranded somewhere between kneesocks and thigh highs.
Stellen. Love the lacework in these.
Battle of Wills. That is one snazzy-looking cable!
Instant Mash. I like the woven, cushy look of these children's mittens.
Skew Too. Simple, unadorned mitts. This is one of those patterns that would be a good choice for showcasing an interesting yarn.
ok, socks. socks are there a million in a box... nice but not really thrilling.
ReplyDeletebut the rest of these models? Ugly, stupid or boring, none of these models has an intriguing appeal, but many deliver the message thatit can be as ugly or inconvenient or stupid as you like, you will always find a knitter to knit that or somebody (let's hope not too many) who will wear that.
I am glad I saved my money ;=)
There are some real oddities here! And the way some of the pictures are taken--that guy in the cabled cardigan looks so elongated and awkward!
ReplyDeleteWow... doesn't get much worse than that
ReplyDeleteHosiery puberty? Love it.
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