Tuesday 5 July 2016

Knitty First Fall 2016: A Review


Knitty has released their First Fall issue for 2016! Let's have a look at it.





Mad for Plaid. A very cute and striking little accessory. I'm not usually a fan of the pom pom, but they really work here.





Candy Dots. This has a fresh, fun, cute look to it, but I think I'd go with another colourway.





Ennui. Some interesting stitchwork and a punchy colourway.





Pyropa. This has an interesting shape that appears to sit well on the wearer, and that is one fabulous gradient colour scheme.





Sandri. Very pretty little lace stole.





Bias Button Cowl. This is okay, though I am uncertain about the buttons. At first sight I thought they should have been omitted, but after more consideration I think they should instead be replaced with buttons that do more for the design. The bias construction combined with the combination of knit and crochet stitches is interesting.





Prettified Thrush. These are handsome, comfortable, and wearable, and who could ask for more in a sock?





Manoa. Another pair of interestingly detailed and handsome socks.





Concello. An attractively simple little cardi.





Sofia. The authors of Go Fug Yourself invented the term "scroll-down fug" to describe an outfit that looks fine above the waist and horrifying below it. I'd say this sweater is a case of "turn around fug" or "180 degree fug", because the back looks fantastic but the front does not. The pockets look shrunken and badly applied -- and also uneven, though that is probably just how the sweater is sitting on the wearer. I'd make the pockets bigger and put one of those cable and lace motifs from the back on them, and I also wouldn't put an extra two decorative buttons on the button band.





Great Gansey. I do like a gansey, and it's nice to see a short-sleeved, ballet-necked version instead of the usual long-sleeved crew-necked pullover.





Juno. Oooh, I love this one, which combines the classic Breton-striped sweater with the traditional round yoke sweater, and has an original and modern-feeling design to boot. It's both visually interesting and original, and very smart. I also love a long cuff, which emphasizes the hands.





Sophistical. Oh dear. This looks drab and stretched out, and those welts on the left side look like a mistake rather than a design feature. This is the kind of sweater one sees in the the kind of romantic comedies in which the heroine spends an inordinate amount of time on her couch, watching TV and eating tuna straight from the can while dressed in a sweater like this, pajama bottoms, and thick work socks.





Town Beach. This is rather cute and sporty. I'm enjoying imagining the different looks it would have in different palettes.





Every Surface Coaster. This is woven, not knitted, and I'm not a weaver, so all I'll say is that this is quite pleasing and I'd love to see it in a throw-size.





Dealán Dé. Very much like this hat. It's a good piece of design with an interesting construction that looks good from all angles, and it is also a fun way to showcase an interesting button. I'd be inclined to pick out my button first and choose my yarn to go with it.





Toketee. A handsome and wearable pair of gloves.





Wristicuffs. A simple, sturdy pair of mitts.

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