Pom Pom Quarterly has released its Autumn 2019 issue. Let's have a look at it, shall we?
Fata Morgana. Nice classic piece. I like the combination of ripples and lace. The shaping is maybe a little on the boxy side, but that's easily remedied.
Seelig. Fabulous contemporary-style wrap. This one would work well sized up to afghan size too.
Astragal. Some lovely detailing on the yoke, hem and cuffs of this one. It's not a particularly flattering shape -- even on this professional model -- but again, shaping is an easy fix on a standard design sweater like this one.
Aphotic. A very handsome piece. Quite like the texture and fair isle yoke.
Eventide. This one is a little too doily-esque for me, and the shape isn't flattering.
Isobue. This wouldn't normally be my type of design (asymmetry usually makes me twitchy), but I think it works. It's both visually interesting and pleasing to look at, and I like the soft yet sophisticated palette. Do make sure your version fits the intended wearer, though. Gaping button bands are never a good look.
Timbre. A nice cap with some subtle stitchwork. This is a mohair silk blend yarn, and the photo all but gives me the feeling of how soft it is.
Trove. Not bad. I think I'd go with a more lively colourway, and fix those dropped shoulders.
Columella. Classic cabled wrap.
Hallelujah! Another person who thinks Gaping Button Bands are inexcusable. I see so many professionally staged photos of cardis with this feature and always wonder WHO thinks this is a good idea? Get a smaller model, for crying out loud, or hire a sample knitter who knows how to place buttonholes.
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ReplyDeleteThat Seelig wrap is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI love Seelig!
ReplyDeleteI agree about the button gap - but the sweater otherwise is too big for the model. It somehow is too big everywhere but the button band where it's too small.