I was interviewed by Kelley for the Knit Picks Podcast last week. Have a listen!
Whisper Cardigan in Spring 2009 Interweave Knits
Whisper Cardigan Hannah Fettig Finished Size 20 (22, 24)" across back. Shrug shown measures 22", modeled on 34" actual bust circumference. Yarn Morehouse Merino Lace (100% wool; 220 yd [200 m]/29 g): vetiver (green) 4 (4, 5) skeins. Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 12" circular (cir) or set of double-pointed (dpn); 24" cir. Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" cir. Size 2 (2.75 mm): straight. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Tapestry needle; markers (m). Gauge 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on largest needles.
French Girl Knits Review
Everyone is talking about Kristeen Griffin-Grimes new book, French Girl Knits: Innovative Techniques, Romantic Details, and Feminine Designs
Let's take a peek inside and see what makes this book so special.
In her introduction, Kristeen gets us in the right frame of mind to appreciate her french inspired designs. We begin to get a sense for what it is about France that is so inspirational for her. She carries this thread through each chapter, with vivid descriptions and sweet stories.
Chapter 1: Romantic and Vintage Inspired
Chapter 2: Rustic with a Gypsy Edge
Chapter 3: Innovative and Unconventional
Chapter 4: Streetwear with Style
Fans of seamless construction will rejoice. French Girl Knits features four types of said construction and provides excellent supplementary guides to each.
Shown here is side-to-side seamless construction, followed by top down seamless raglan, bottom-up seamless raglan, and bottom up seamless set in sleeve construction.
All patterns come in a nice range of sizes, and feature a variety of yarn weights.
Finally, the well illustrated glossary provides ten pages of guidance so you will be sure to execute any of the garments properly.
A wonderful book! Check back for an interview with Kristeen.