Spring Interweave
Posted on | February 9, 2008 | 20 Comments
The spring issue of Interweave Knits is out now and I have two patterns in it: the Drawstring Chemise and the Printed Silk Cardigan.
I wasn’t sure if I preferred the sleeves to be done in the twisted stitch motif (main sketch) or if I wanted them in 1×1 rib (upper right), so I sketched out both possibilities. Eunny chose the latter and I’m glad she did. I think the 1×1 rib ties together the ribbing in the empire band and on the neckbands. The only other thing I changed was to ditch the narrow 1×1 ribbing at the hems. I preferred the smooth edge finish and the La Luz was drapey enough to make even a crocheted edge unnecessary. However, if you find that the body hems curl too much, it’s a simple matter to add a single chain crochet finish.
I’m also very grateful for the great reception I’ve been receiving for the Henley Perfected. The last time I checked, 72 projects have been entered in Ravelry. I really appreciate the support and it’s fun for me to see the different henleys people have made!
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February 10th, 2008 @ 12:02 am
congrats on your two patterns in the spring interweave!! fabulous as always, connie!
February 10th, 2008 @ 1:01 am
They’re both lovely I would definitely wear both of them. Great job!
February 10th, 2008 @ 3:42 am
Bravo! Your Henley Perfected was my favorite sweater from Winter Knits, and the Printed Silk Cardigan is my favorite from the Spring issue. Thanks for sharing this little behind-the-scenes glimpse of your design.
February 10th, 2008 @ 10:47 am
Fantastic again Connie! Congratulations.
February 10th, 2008 @ 10:56 am
two new lovely knits! i saw that first little camisole in the magazine and thought, oh that’s cute! and then saw it was yours i thought, of course! heheh.
February 10th, 2008 @ 11:15 am
Congrats! And thanks for including your sketch, it’s a great way to see your designing process.
February 10th, 2008 @ 3:17 pm
Awesome! You already know I love them, but I actually really like the cami with the extra bit of room on you. Maybe that will be my first summer knit of the year….
Congratulations!
February 10th, 2008 @ 9:16 pm
I love them both..thanks for sharing the background info on the design/submission too…always interesting to see/hear about the process!
February 11th, 2008 @ 7:58 am
I love both of your projects, but might only be able to pull one of them off. I can’t do camis like that. I’d need more straps on them. Can’t wait to see what’s next and the Henley is so on my list.
February 11th, 2008 @ 2:43 pm
Both pieces are beautiful, Connie! I’ve sworn off handknit camisoles because somehow I don’t end up wearing them much, but there might be a Printed Silk Cardigan in my future. Too bad there isn’t much silk in the stash…
February 11th, 2008 @ 8:14 pm
I like the Printed Silk Cardigan so much. Thanks for the modeled photos and suggestions. It’s a big help when getting ready to start the pattern.
February 11th, 2008 @ 10:02 pm
your patterns are beautiful. I love the new printed cardigan.
February 12th, 2008 @ 2:23 pm
I really love your cardigan and I think t’s going to be my next sweater project after my current one.
Congrats on two great designs getting published!
February 13th, 2008 @ 5:24 am
Well done. I love the camisole. Can use up my considerable stash of cotton glace as soon as my Spring issue arrives.
Loved seeing your sketches too.
February 13th, 2008 @ 12:33 pm
So beautiful, both of them. I can’t wait to see more of these knit up.
February 14th, 2008 @ 11:29 am
Wonderful patterns as usual! Thanks for giving us a little insight into the design and submission process.
February 15th, 2008 @ 3:19 pm
That pink one is my #1 favorite in the whole issue! It’s so lovely- congrats!
February 16th, 2008 @ 1:06 am
Connie, congratulations! I am so happy for you, I just got my Ik issue, it is amazing to get two designs in the same issue! I am so happy for you!! You go girl!
February 18th, 2008 @ 11:01 pm
Hi Connie: I really like all of your designs in IK. Do you think Artfibers Hana would work for the Printed Silk Cardigan?
May 1st, 2008 @ 12:28 am
The two patterns are lovely.
Had added them to my to knit list