Monday, April 21, 2008
Sad :(
Unfortunately it seems as though Magknits.com is no more. I loved this small collection of free patterns. The owner was having financial difficulties and weighed the few gripes she got against the many positive love she never recieved (seems as though more people send hate mail than love mail) and decided it wasn't worth her time anymore. Or at least that is how I read the thread over at Ravelry. So while I still love love love many of the patterns that I reviewed, they are currently no more. :( Some of the patterns maybe available through one of the many archive websites, but not the newer ones. I'll miss them. Hopefully the designers will let us know if they publish their works somewhere else. Farewell Magknits. You will be missed!
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
April Magknits review
Seems like the only time I have to blog is when there is a new issue of an online magazine. (sigh) In general knitting news, I am up to my elbows in tiny baby hats for a charity knitting project for Obama. I'm loving the instant gratification of these tiny hats that I can make in a couple hours. (Yes; I'm a slow knitter)
So on with the review....
First up is the aptly named Sweetness It's a simple spaghetti string tank for babies to toddlers. It truly is sweet. Still need a friend to have a baby for me so I can knit.
While I find Bellflower to be pretty I also find it to be not "one size fits all" as eluded to in the pattern. A shrug that is 38" long and 12" around is not going to fit everyone. I like the pattern, though and if I figure out a way to increase the size a bit it might be a consideration. Seeing, though, as 12" would be snug on my arms, I would be totally uncomfortable in this shrug. Lacking was a front view of how this sweater fits across the front. I'm presuming from looking at the pattern that other than arms there is no "front" and would accentuate the bustline quite a bit (as most shrugs do - this can be good or bad depending on how much notice you want of your bustage.)
While I know that Blush is knit, it sure is reminiscent of the 70's granny square crocheted vests. Didn't everyone have one of those? I'm sure it is just the checkerboard pattern, but there are some things that should just remain in history. Although, knowing my daughters, they are going to love this and I will be relegated to making a pair. It is nicely sized out to a 52" size, so kudos to Kessa Tay for the ample sizes!
While Sarah Wilson's Angularities are very pretty, I'm not sure I will be knitting them. They aren't my style. I love mitered squares and maybe this will be something I introduce to the girls (which they would wear.)
I am in love with Rhombus by Andrea Weinrick, but then they are socks with a unique angle on them. These are simply lovely. I wish they had been sized out to a men's size as well. I can easily see these be a plain enough sock for the pickiest of men yet entertaining enough to make the interesting for the one knitting the socks. My biggest reason for not knitting Dan socks is that he wants something "simple" and not noticeable. I told him if he wanted plain black socks he could go buy plain black socks.
Ok, til next time. Or whenever I remember to post here again (whichever comes first).
So on with the review....
First up is the aptly named Sweetness It's a simple spaghetti string tank for babies to toddlers. It truly is sweet. Still need a friend to have a baby for me so I can knit.
While I find Bellflower to be pretty I also find it to be not "one size fits all" as eluded to in the pattern. A shrug that is 38" long and 12" around is not going to fit everyone. I like the pattern, though and if I figure out a way to increase the size a bit it might be a consideration. Seeing, though, as 12" would be snug on my arms, I would be totally uncomfortable in this shrug. Lacking was a front view of how this sweater fits across the front. I'm presuming from looking at the pattern that other than arms there is no "front" and would accentuate the bustline quite a bit (as most shrugs do - this can be good or bad depending on how much notice you want of your bustage.)
While I know that Blush is knit, it sure is reminiscent of the 70's granny square crocheted vests. Didn't everyone have one of those? I'm sure it is just the checkerboard pattern, but there are some things that should just remain in history. Although, knowing my daughters, they are going to love this and I will be relegated to making a pair. It is nicely sized out to a 52" size, so kudos to Kessa Tay for the ample sizes!
While Sarah Wilson's Angularities are very pretty, I'm not sure I will be knitting them. They aren't my style. I love mitered squares and maybe this will be something I introduce to the girls (which they would wear.)
I am in love with Rhombus by Andrea Weinrick, but then they are socks with a unique angle on them. These are simply lovely. I wish they had been sized out to a men's size as well. I can easily see these be a plain enough sock for the pickiest of men yet entertaining enough to make the interesting for the one knitting the socks. My biggest reason for not knitting Dan socks is that he wants something "simple" and not noticeable. I told him if he wanted plain black socks he could go buy plain black socks.
Ok, til next time. Or whenever I remember to post here again (whichever comes first).
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