Episode 75: Summer Patterns

Episode 75: Summer Patterns

This week we talk about summer patterns, deliberate over what Nicole should knit with her new yarn, and talk about Jenny's awesome dive into weaving.

Interweave Knits Summer 2005 (Rav link)
Interweave Knits Summer 2009 (Rav link)
Vogue Knits Summer 2009 (Rav link)
Knotions Summer 2009
Target Practice
Mirasol Tupa (Imagiknit and Yarn Boutique)
Dress Nicole is making
Viennese Shrug
Little Peacock
Dawn
Plath Cropped Cardigan
Jenny's weaving: Baby mat and Noro Silk Garden Sock Scarf
Hands on Heddle Weaving by Betty Davenport
Ashford Rigid Heddle Book
Sonora Fiber Retreat
Knitting in the Sun

Closing Music:
Coast of Carolina, Telekinesis

Comments

[Susan]

I vote for the Viennese Shrug. It's really elegant and looks like a perfect shrug to wear at a wedding. Have fun!

[Angie Gallas]

I live in the Balt. area and trust me, you do not want the longer sleeves of the Viennese Shrug for a summer wedding here. I have a Debbie Bliss 100% silk shrug with elbow length sleeves (Silverbell on Rav.) which looks similar to the Viennese except with arrowhead lace and even that is way too hot for summer. I would chose the shorter Little Peacock with a beautiful, hand made flower (from the dress?) and no button.

[Whistlepea]

I prefer Little Peacock too.

I really want that dress pattern now but it's out of print. To Ebay!

PS - I think Ysolda's name is pronounced IS-all-da and Connie's last name is Kin-key-oh.

[WonderMike]

I looooooooove that Jenny is weaving. I hope Nicole is hooked too. I couldn't tell from the 'cast if she had already woven something.

I agree that Noro can be challenging as warp since they are singles but Noro Kureyon was pretty decent as a warp thread. Thank you so much for warning me about Noro Silk Garden sock b/c I was about use some for my next scarf project!

Warped Love to you both!
~WonderMike

[Leslie]

Ah, a long Stash and Burn episode -- just what I needed! :) I'm glad you liked the summer issue of IK especially because an essay I wrote (titled "Knitting Emmy") appears on the back page of that issue. :) Leslie

[Katrina]

I like Dawn!

[Margaret]

I really like Dawn, but I think the Viennese Shrug better compliments the style of your dress.

Sounds like Baltimore is one of those places that doesn't cool down at night, though. Maybe go shopping for acid yellow linen?

[orata]

I love the Viennese shrug, so I totally vote for that one! I bought that issue of IK for that pattern alone.

[Hazel]

I vote for the Viennese shrug,in fact so much so I am coveting one as well :o)

[Rachel]

Definitely the Little Peacock. Now I want to dive into my stash and see if I have yarn for it! :)

[gray la gran]

nicole ... though you love the viennese shrug, have you considered a shawl (for its versatility) ? i think the spring '09 IK "Sweet Lily Shawl" ... though, it sounds like your yarn is heavier, and you may not have enough yardage.
i'm just in love with this shawl right now, so i'm projecting ;)
otherwise, i vote for the v. shrug!