The Spring 2009 issue was released in the beginning on March. I know this might make me a pariah in the knitting world, but I did not like it as well as most previous issues. Before you dismiss me, let me say one thing. I think the reason that I did not like this issue is that I do not like the trend towards increasingly complex patterns. These patterns distract from pretty yarn and take forever to knit. That is not to say that I do not admire very technically difficult patterns. These types of creations are works of art. They are just not something I would knit.
The pattern I like most is the Santeney Vest by Marleen van der Vorst. It seems very wearable and a great addition to one's spring wardrobe. My concern is that it might hug the curves and rolls of someone like me a little too much. Therefore, I plan to wait to see some finished objects on Ravelry before I put it in my queue.
Do not tell my mother because she might start hoping she will get grandchildren someday after all (something that is DEFINITELY NOT in my 5+ year plan), but I think my other favorite patterns were the childrens' patterns. The little girl modeling Topaz by Yumiko Sakurai is too cute, and so is the pattern (below).
*Photo is from http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEspring09/PATTtopaz.phpI think the subtle color work is just enough to add interest, both for the knitter and anyone admiring the garment, but while still being age appropriate. You would not be worried about the child getting dirty in this piece or falling down and ruining hours upon hours of complex stitch patterns or lace. The other children's pattern that I love is Steggie by Julia Farwell-Clay (below).
*Photo is from http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEspring09/PATTsteggie.phpSeriously, how can you not want to run out immediately and buy yarn for this pattern? I admit that only a dinosaur-obsessed child will want to wear it, but if you find the right recipient, I am sure it would become an instant favorite.
The last pattern that intrigued me was Cachoeira by Kristi Geraci.
*Photo is from http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEspring09/PATTcachoeira.phpWhen I saw this side shot, I immediately thought "Cookie A." It is not a Cookie A. sock, but I was not that far off because I believe Kristi is her knitting BFF and blog co-author. This is one of those patterns that I highly admire for its technical difficulty, but I do not know if I would ever make it. It is much too pretty to be hidden under pants and in shoes.
Overall, the Spring 2009 issue of Knitty is not what I consider "knitable". There are cute patterns, but either because I do not have the patients for intricate patterns or because I do not know any children who could be recipients, I do not know if I will make any of the patterns. As always though, I am looking forward to the surprise patterns and the Summer 2009 issue.
2 comments:
I look at the pretty knitting; but know deep down I'd never wear most of it. I think it's more then okay to look at other people's work and borrow a design element.
I think that's a very good point- there are definitely aspects of these works of art that one can take and put into the projects that suit their style better.
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