Eye Catching Patterns

Week 5 = Cataloging Patterns
Day 6 = February 3, 2014

 

     When you get a new knitting book, whether it features stitches or full patterns, garments or accessories, there is always that ONE that catches your eye and you feel drawn to. So, I figured that today I would go through some of my knitting books and show you the ones that caught my eyes.

 

     I purposely chose 7 publications that I haven't previously told you about. This way I can keep things fresh and keep you guessing.

 

Greetings from Knit Café by Suzan Mischer

Pompom Awning on pages 100-103

     The picture used in the book is much more flattering than this one. In the book they have it draped over a small table so that the shawl is hanging down each side and you can see the lace pattern very well. There is one modification that I would do. No pompoms.

        

Knitting on the Edge by Nicky Epstein

Butterfly on page 139

     Yesterday I showed you the yarn I bought for my Entrelac shawl. Well, I am probably going to do a border of some sort and this popped out at me. The name of the Entrelac pattern is Knitted Scarf Butterlfies. Why not do a border called Butterfly?

         

Cotton Knits for All Seasons by Debbie Bliss

Beaded Bag pages 90-93

     The colors of the yarn and of the beads are just gorgeous. I also like the simple plaid looking pattern. Looking at the handles, can you tell what knitting stitch they are? I-cord, yes one of my favorites.

    

Picture Knits by Betty Barden

Large Butterfly on the cover and page 90

     The pattern that I picked is pictured on the cover just below the K in the word Knits. This books is very versatile. They give you a color chart and a picture of a finished swatch. The book also gives you ideas on how to incorporate these picture designs into 10 different projects.

    

The Knitchick's Guide to Sweaters by Marcelle Karp & Pauline Wall

Aviva Redux: The Dress on pages 124-125

     This dress looks like the perfect beach cover-up for a little girl. The pattern is very well explained, broken down into collar, yoke, body sleeves and finishing. This would look great with a long striping yarn.

    

Fabulous Fair Isle Knitting by Patty Knox

Design it yourself bag pages 118-119

     Imagine you are back in grade school. You have a piece of graph paper and have colored a bunch of striped designs. Well, that is exactly what this books does. You have a picture of the graph paper colored with a design next to the knitted design. Brilliant!

    

The Unofficial Harry Potter Knits by Interweave

Ginny's Cardigan on the cover and pages 86, 92-95

     I got this magazine solely because of the sweater on the cover. Many of the items in this magazine are super. The owls going down the back of this sweater is a feature that I love. I have plans and the yarn to make this for someone special in my life.

     

     

     There are many patterns in the knitting universe that will catch your eye. Just remember to take them one at a time and don't be afraid to put your project in a time-out if you are getting bored or frustrated. You can always go pick out another eye catching project to knit.

Question of the Day

Pick any knitting book in your house.

Which pattern catches your eye?

Knitting Favorites,

Victoria