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!

Comments

20 Responses to “Spring Interweave”

  1. Sandra
    February 10th, 2008 @ 12:02 am

    congrats on your two patterns in the spring interweave!! fabulous as always, connie!

  2. kat coyle
    February 10th, 2008 @ 1:01 am

    They’re both lovely I would definitely wear both of them. Great job!

  3. Laura
    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.

  4. schrodinger
    February 10th, 2008 @ 10:47 am

    Fantastic again Connie! Congratulations.

  5. gleek
    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.

  6. Veronique
    February 10th, 2008 @ 11:15 am

    Congrats! And thanks for including your sketch, it’s a great way to see your designing process.

  7. Jessica
    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!

  8. Gudrun Johnston
    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!

  9. Angelika
    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.

  10. Sarah / Blue Garter
    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…

  11. Lisa
    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.

  12. Krissy
    February 11th, 2008 @ 10:02 pm

    your patterns are beautiful. I love the new printed cardigan.

  13. Craptina
    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!

  14. Just call me Ruby
    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.

  15. Katie
    February 13th, 2008 @ 12:33 pm

    So beautiful, both of them. I can’t wait to see more of these knit up.

  16. Brooklyn Handspun
    February 14th, 2008 @ 11:29 am

    Wonderful patterns as usual! Thanks for giving us a little insight into the design and submission process.

  17. Faith!
    February 15th, 2008 @ 3:19 pm

    That pink one is my #1 favorite in the whole issue! It’s so lovely- congrats!

  18. Olgajazzy
    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!

  19. Michelle B
    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?

  20. bluey
    May 1st, 2008 @ 12:28 am

    The two patterns are lovely.

    Had added them to my to knit list :)

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