#interweave knits

Interweave Knits, Winter 2023

This issue emphasizes pullovers, with a total of 9 of the, including 1 tunic, and also including some re-prints from the Wool Studio digital magazine. There are also a vest, a hat with matching mitts, and a cowl

Among the new patterns, you see the Taskette Pullover in lilac on the cover. It features a clever cabling that looks like you are weaving the knitting. Laura Barker designed it in Manos del Uruguay Alegria Grande which is a DK or light worsted yarn of superwash Merino and synthetic blend. It is a 3 out of 4 for difficulty. The caramel and brown lattice patterned sweater is Sonneteer Sweater by Heather David and combines garter stitches and slip-stitch cables. It is made in Peace Fleece Worsted which mixes wool and mohair and it is another 3 out of 4 as are all the pullovers I am featuring. Moira Engel did the aran style sweater with heavy cables called Dizen Sweater, which is made of Brown Sheep Company’s Prairie Spun DK, a 100% wool yarn. The cable patterns are all charted for all of these patterns

Another cabled pattern, but with the interest running down the sleeves is Charles Pullover by Michele Wang which is one of the reprints. It has an over-sized fit and saddle shoulders and is done in The Fibre Co’s Arranmore which is a Merino, cashmere, silk blend. The boxy grey pullover is another reprint. This is called Cartesian Pullover, designed by Irina Anikeeva, and done in Trendsetter Yarns Placid, a bulky weight of cashmere, Merino, nylon blend.

Faunus Hat, which you see here in green comes with matching mitts and is 2 out of 4 for difficulty. Kelly Sandusky scattered cables motifs on the front of it but stuck to the practical ribbed hemline. It is done in O-Wool O-Wash Fingering, an organic Merino wool.

Kim McBrien Evans wrote the 6 page article on making sweaters that fit which includes several charts to allow you to measure yourself and calculate what you like in the cut of a sweater. She also has tips on evaluating a gauge swatch for comfort and durability as well as for the drape of the fabric. A QR code gives you a hand little PDF to fill in with your own numbers. There are also columns on new notions and new yarns.

Day 15: Dream project

When I first read this issue I thought, "whew. dark". But I find myself going back to it again and again. One of those books that have so many projects that I'd love to make. Right now, there are two on my dream project list from this magazine:

Two stunning colorwork pieces.

Here's what makes them dreamy for me, besides the obvious gorgeous knits.

All Who Wander... As I said, a lovely piece, Tolkien inspired. Do I need more? I have a nephew & niece who are Wanderers and this always makes me think of them. So. Perfect.

Prairie Wind. The appeal here is about technique. Knit top down neckline to bottom; but the hood is in the round, neckline to top. And steeks for body & hood. And beautiful directions for the steeks. And lovely colorwork. And...pockets. Is this a perfect cardi? There is a but. I don't care for the colors. Look at what Bean747 did with the colors, though. Super.

My latest endeavour for FO Friday: “Titania’s Shawl,” another beautiful design by the talented Susanna IC. Instead of the recommended Handmaiden Lace Silk, I dove into my own stash and used another silk lace-weight yarn, Zitron Traum Seide, in a moss-green colour. Perhaps one day I may make this pattern up again using the Handmaiden.