Best of Interweave Knits Knitalong

Getting Started

2007-10-18T17:17:00.000-07:00

I finally made my project choice.

It's Marcel's Sweater, the first one in the book.

The yarn I chose is Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK in #11, a sage-colored green, a darker shade than what's in the book. Needles are size 5 straight and size 5 DPN. All my supplies arrived this week and I'm starting tonight!

Weekend Satchel Bag

2007-10-13T14:32:00.000-07:00

And here it is...the yarn, the book, the needle, the bobbins. And before some BO (Born Organized) counts the skeins of yarn and tells me I don't have enough - yes, I do. I purchased a different brand of wool, one that has more yardage in each skein. I have used it before. I am very happy with it and it is about half the price of the brand listed in the book. So there.

On your mark, get set...

2007-10-12T19:53:00.000-07:00

The book has arrived, the wool arrived late this afternoon. Tomorrow I will take a picture of all the "parts." And then, and then....oh, yes!! The Weekend Getaway Satchel begins. Who knows, I might just get it finished in time for the trip to Florida at Thanksgiving to visist the In-Laws. Or is that Outlaws? I can never remember.

My first KAL

2007-10-01T17:31:00.001-07:00

Hello to all. I'm excited to start my first KAL! I'll be diving in with the Man's Brioche Vest.... a Christmas present for my dad. Good luck to everyone!

My book was in the mail today :)

2007-09-28T08:01:00.000-07:00

I am very excited to be here in this KAL, and finally I received the book today in the mail. I intend to knit first the Burma Ring sweater...anyone who is doing it?

Mitts Finished

2007-09-23T08:45:00.000-07:00

I just finished The Composed Mitts, p. 128. A great, fun project. Ready for cool weather or as a gift.

Taking Flight with Icarus

2007-09-07T14:02:00.000-07:00

Well gals (and guys), here I am - hoping that there will be others who just couldnt manage to count stitches well enough to get Icarus off the ground. (sigh) I bought the magazine from a gal who attempted and failed, then I attempted and failed. HEY!! Think it might have been that copy of the magazine? (guffaw) I have some lovely Jaggerspun SuperMerino in Jade - won't that look just scrumptious if I manage to pull it off? :)

Sande Francis, Fresno, CA USA
http://sandeleh.blogspot.com
http://photos.sandeleh.com

Can't Wait

2007-09-04T06:59:00.003-07:00

Can't wait for my book to arrive at my LYS. Thanks for starting this KAL. I see so many projects I would like to knit, and some I have already completed

Why we love Best of Knits

2007-06-06T14:19:00.001-07:00

KAL will open in October 2007

2007-05-30T13:32:00.000-07:00

This knitalong is designed to bring together knitters from across the globe who want to share their photos of finished patterns or works-in-progress, ideas for variations, or suggestions for different yarns for the designs in the new book, The Best of Interweave Knits: Our Favorite Designs from the First 10 Years, available in bookstores and yarn shops nationwide this October 2007. Everyone is invited to participate--even if you don't have the book and want to pull out your back issues (scroll down to see the pattern photos and list). Perhaps you have already knitted several of the designs? Post about them! Do you have an enlightening story about your experiences with one of these patterns? Share it! We're looking forward to starting this new community of IK fans to see where you will take us with this KAL.

Here's a complete list of all the patterns in the book (not in order of publication):

Pearl Buck Swing Jacket by Kate Gilbert
Cambridge Jacket by Ann Budd
Man’s Brioche Vest by Erica Alexander
Forest Path Stole by Faina Letoutchaia
Icarus Shawl by Miriam Felton
Lotus Blossom Tank by Sharon Shoji
Ruffle Tank by Leigh Radford
VIP Cardigan by Charlotte Morris
Lace Peignoir and Simple Shell by Joan McGowan Michael
Salt Peanuts by Véronik Avery
Cabaret Raglan by Norah Gaughan
Basket Weave Pullover by Melissa Leapman
Marcel’s Sweater by Véronik Avery
Marseilles Pullover by Kathy Zimmerman
Simply Marilyn by Debbie Bliss
Kristin’s Favorite Carry-All by Kristin Nicholas
Weekend Getaway Satchel by Marta McCall
Striped Fringe by Amanda Blair Brown
Threepenny Pullover by Véronik Avery
Water Garden Fair Isle by Ron Schweitzer
Burma Rings by Barbara Venishnick
Lite Lopi Pullover by Norah Gaughan
Millennium Argyle Vest by Nancy Marchant
Union Square Market Pullover by Kate Gilbert
Stripes Go Round by Lana Hames