Wednesday 11 May 2016

Interweave Knits Summer 2016: A Review


Interweave Knits has released its Summer 2016 issue. Let's have a look at it.





Cruz Shawl. This is a lovely piece of lacework that I am trying very hard not to associate with a certain former American presidential hopeful.





Catalina Shawl. Gorgeous.





Ventura Tank. Well shaped, nicely detailed, and I love the back.





Anacapa wrap. Beautiful.





Venice Top. The yoke is a nice piece of design, but the bottom is so shapeless and frumpy even on this model, and I don't know what's going on at the centre point of the bottom of the yoke, but whatever it is, it looks like a hole and a mistake.





Rosa Wrap. Another attractive shawl.





Clemente Tank. This is rather fetching and stylish in a contemporary sort of way. I wouldn't want to wear anything with this sort of loose front panel as it adds bulk and I don't need my front bulked up to a greater extent than nature has already done, but it could look quite good on a smaller-breasted woman, and I love the back.





Kingston Tank. Not bad. The lace side panels are a nice touch. I'd consider making this a little longer so that it could be worn as a beach coverup.





Pierpoint Shawl. Lovely. This is definitely an issue for lace shawl lovers.





Rimrock Vest. Useful and rather handsome little piece.





Two Tree Cardigan. The stitchwork is attractive and the shaping isn't bad overall, but I do wish those open fronts sat a little bit better.





Crossroads Carryall. This is a nice-looking classic bag -- it's like a knitted equivalent to the iconic Land's End tote. It's lined, which will make it reasonably sturdy.





Rivers Blanket. This is quite attractive and cleverly designed. The designer has gone with a Hudson's Bay blanket-inspired colourway, which does look nice, but I'm imagining it in a lot of other palettes as well.





Timbers Sweater. Classic shawl-collared men's sweater.





Harding Cardigan. Quite like this one. It sits so well, and it has a certain relaxed elegance to it.





Trail Henley. This is a comfortable and nice-looking piece.





Pinewood Pullover. Good shaping (I do love a ballet neckline), and the stitchwork is attractive.





Pathway Tee. Nice shaping, and the lacy back gives it all the interest it needs.





Santa Fe Belt. This is a little boho for me in style, but there's no denying that this belt is well and carefully designed.





As a bonus, Interweave Knits offers sewing patterns for these two sewn items, the Chief Joseph Skirt and the Whisperwool Clutch. I'm not thrilled with either pattern, as the skirt doesn't have particularly good lines and the clutch looks like something slapped together, but if you find them appealing, there are patterns available at the links provided.

3 comments:

  1. I was surprised you liked the Pathway Tee -- I thought the bottom looked unfinished and uneven. The flap on the front of the Clemente tank would be very difficult to wear -- I agree that smaller-breasted women have a better chance at it, but it is likely to flap in the breeze like many wrap skirts do. I love the Ventura tank and the Anacapa wrap.

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  2. I agree with Rob about the pathway tee

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  3. Have you noticed that almost every Tee & Sweater pull up in the front since there's no BOOB shaping at all??? It's noticeable on these small models. Can you imagine how they'd look on someone with a C or D cup?? And that man's Classic Sweater - is it too small for the model or is there something odd about how that collar fits into the mid chest????

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