My Interweave Knits magazine arrived on Wednesday. I've enjoyed reading reactions to the issue. I was happy to see the toe-up tutorial, since I'd like to give that method a try. I love Kate's syncopated caps pattern. I like the lutea-lace shoulder shell. And the cabled cardigan and vest patterns are lovely -- I recall that the same male model wore a different Kathy Zimmerman cabled vest in Skye Tweed a few years back and it looked wonderful.
Anyway, I keep coming back to the pattern at the left. I have some stash yarn that may work with it. This is what I like about the pattern -- it looks comfortable; the construction looks interesting and I dig the closure. And I'd haven't yet, but would like to knit a Norah Gaughan pattern. Okay, the cons -- the model is likely very slim and tall and may be likewise proportioned through the middle. I am about 5"1 and, shall we say, happily endowed. Will it be cute or pumpkin-like? (Blueberry-like, you get the picture.)
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I think that would work on you.
Posted by: Carole | May 04, 2007 at 11:34 AM
I've been eyeing that one too - also wondering how flattering it is in real life.
Posted by: PumpkinMama | May 04, 2007 at 12:39 PM
Well, you could make a muslin of just the basic part, pin it together and see if you are happy.
Given the shape, it will excentuate (sp) the bust, if you care. The effect could be decreased by changing the band pattern to something that does not look quite as bobblely.
Holly
who hates to put knitting time into something that I thought was wonderful and now lives permanently on the shelf.
Posted by: Holly | May 04, 2007 at 01:03 PM
Since I trust Carole's impeccable good taste and she knows you in real life, if she says it'll work, it'll work!
Posted by: amanda | May 04, 2007 at 01:11 PM
That's my favorite in this issue too! I think it will look great on you. I'm thinking it will be a slimming garment, because of the shape.
Posted by: Cheryl | May 04, 2007 at 01:30 PM
I like Holly's muslin idea, but make sure it's a firm fabric b/c there doesn't seem to be a lot of drape in that sweater as knit.
Personally, I'm guessing it's for models only. I wouldn't knit it for myself because I think that opening in front would just create a frame for my pooch, like my beergut protrudes so much I had to cut the sweater away to make room for it.
Posted by: Martha | May 04, 2007 at 02:03 PM
Go for it! You won't know unless you try. :-)
Posted by: Manise | May 04, 2007 at 02:53 PM
It'll definitely accentuate the bust, and I wonder if it would drape so fluidly on a, ahem, mature body (speaking as one myself, you understand). But I may be biased against it because it's orange in the model shot.
Posted by: Lucia | May 04, 2007 at 05:13 PM
I have been drawn to that item and have the exact same misgivings about it, but in my case I KNOW it would not be a good choice. The advise to make a muslin and try it on is good. Go for it and report back -- inquiring minds want to know.
Posted by: kmkat | May 04, 2007 at 10:08 PM
What a great phrase: happily endowed. I think you are just going to have to give it a try. No way to predict the outcome.
Posted by: Laurie | May 04, 2007 at 10:20 PM
It's uber cute! I say go for it!! :)
Posted by: Debi | May 04, 2007 at 11:03 PM
FYI - my teens suggested knitting in cotton, then wearing it over a ....belly button ring.
Right.
Posted by: Holly | May 07, 2007 at 05:14 AM
Hmm, I don't know about that one. If you make it, I'll be very interested to see if you like it.
Posted by: Karen | May 07, 2007 at 11:09 AM
That's the one garment that drew my attention as well. I say go for it. I'm about to check stash to see if I have anything that might work.
Posted by: Risa | May 08, 2007 at 12:20 PM
I think you should try it....it is a stunning design :)
Posted by: Carrie | May 08, 2007 at 08:36 PM