Creative Knitting Summer 2018: A Review

Creative Knitting has released their Summer 2018 issue. Let's have a look at it.

Donna Pullover. Some really interesting stitchwork in this -- note how the cables in the sidepanels on the front are diagonal. The dull oatmeal colour of this yarn does not do this pattern justice.

Maureen Pullover. Quite pretty and wearable.

Sandra Cardigan. I can't quite get past the "beach blanket with sleeves" vibe of this one.

Wendy Cardigan. Not bad. It sits well and has decent shaping.

Angela Tee. I'm liking the lace on the bottom, and the neckline, but that front pleat does not do this design any favours -- it gives the shape a dowdy look.

Cecilia Headwrap/Shawl. This shawl is as simple as it gets. The fun variegated yarn used on this sample can pretty much carry it, but I'd still pick a design with a little telling detail rather than this one.

Sylvia Shawl. Beautiful lacework in this one, and that is one gorgeous yarn. It's Hedgehog Fibres Silk/Merino Lace, and it looks beautifully soft and luscious.

Yvonne Vest. Not bad. Wrap style designs tend to be tricky to get right, but this one sits pretty well.

Baby Turtleback. Adorable. Sometimes a non-knitted embellishment, such as the chiffon ribbon used here, adds a lot to a design.

Cotton Candy. This is one I wouldn't do in a variegated yarn, as it makes difficult to see and appreciate the lacework in the skirt and gives the outfit a busy, fussy look.

My Only Sunshine. This has a crude, unattractive look. The only nice thing I can about this one is that I like the idea of a child's jumper with an accompanying knitted toy for the pocket.

Bertram Tank. Not bad. I like the chevron pattern in the body. I would add some sort of edging to the neck and armhole edges as they look a little unfinished as is.

Cyril Ruana. Big drapey wraps like this are not normally my thing, but there's no denying this is an impressively high-impact piece.

Joanna Shawl. There are more carefully finished striped shawl patterns out there. I'd go with one of them rather than this one.

Nigel Shawl. A fun and attractive mitred square shawl.