Well apart from the fact that the weekend is only hours away, there is one other thing that can cheer me up on a dreary Friday afternoon - Fall Knitty Live on the Web!!
There are so many awesome feature articles and one of them covers a topic that always haunts me - weaving in ends!!! I will read through all of them in more detail on the weekend - this was my 15 minute work preview.
My faves so far are Clapotis which I will definitely be making, Cozy - a pretty lacy wrap, ZigZag by Veronik Avery, Tigger (shame winter has just ended in Australia where my niece Mia lives), and the Hallowig (how fun is that!).
As I have mentioned before I am totally psyched about the new Deb Stoller book, Stitch n Bitch Nation.　Here is an outline of some of the projects in the new book to be released in Oct/Nov. It's already on my wishlist!!
Written by Stitch 'n Bitch author Debbie Stoller, Stitch 'n Bitch Nation features 50 hip, new, even funkier and more fabulous patterns by Stitch 'n Bitch designers, who come from San Francisco to Brooklyn, Chicago to Cambridge to St. Paul, Minnesota. The Om Yoga Mat Bag. Felted Monster Slippers. The London Calling Union Jack Sweater, because even punks get cold in winter. A Double-Duty Shrug. Polka Dot Tankini. That '70s Poncho. The Boob Tube. Spiderweb Capelet, Cabled Newsboy Cap, Chunky Baby Booties and Baby Bunny Hat. And the most ingenius project, a Knit-Your-Own Rock Star doll--with a choice of Joey Ramone or Henry Rollins. All designs are complete with full-color photographs and step-by-step instructions, and are made from sexy, contemporary yarns, including multicolored angora, alpaca, lace, and mohair. Includes the best tips, shortcuts, and techniques from Stitch 'n Bitchers, profiles of knitters and their groups, and a how-to refresher on all the stitches used in the book.
Have a great weekend!!!
ps A big shout-out to Darin for my new banner. There are a few versions and I have put up the gif. I think it is cute, but if you find the fact that it moves annoying, please let me know. I do have a non-moving version.
I just finished devouring the new Knitty - no wonder you're lovin' it, there's so much pink! I'm definitely making on of those wigs - - it'll be a great alternative to a hat this winter.
Posted by: mindy | September 11, 2004 at 03:37 AM
Kat, I can't see the brand spanking new banner :( with or without internet security on :(
My stupid pasocon!
Posted by: nicole | September 11, 2004 at 10:58 AM
I dig the new banner! I'm really excited about the new Stitch N' Bitch book. Those projects sound like loads of fun. Monstar Slippers? Union Jack Sweater? Spiderweb Capelet? Too cool!
Posted by: jenn | September 13, 2004 at 12:17 AM
LOVE the new banner - can see it at work :) kawaii!!
Posted by: nicole | September 13, 2004 at 09:02 AM