New Rowan

New Rowan books!

I love getting the Rowan magazines and this one is no exception.  There are several designs in here I would like to knit, some immediately, and some that can wait.  And there are others that I think are nice. 

I am always amazed when I go back and look at previous issues how many designs stand the test of time and I think this issue will be no exception.

Most of the sweaters that I am attracted to in this issue are more classic sweaters that I can wear for a long time.

One exception is perhaps Granite:

This sweater is just seriously cool, and I am really hoping to be knitting this.  Unfortunately it uses Bamboo Tape, which is not currently represented in my stash and my intention is to knit up a bit more of the stash and reduce new yarn purchases somewhat.  Unfortunately, although I can substitute, I think the shape of this sweater will really shine with the drape of bamboo and I would have to be very careful with substitutions.

Another sweater that uses Bamboo tape is this loose vest-like tank, called Mine.  I love the beads along the edge and I think this would look really cool over a pair of jeans with a close fitted tee or two underneath.  Because it is loose and drapey  I would want it to be short enough that a clingy tee would extend underneath.  This pattern is a bit short for me and I might make it a tad shorter, to maximize its layering potential. 

Mine is simple but really already planted firmly in my brain as a must-have for spring and summer, so I might just have to get the yarn and the beads.

As I said the other designs I really like are more classic in their appeal.  Kaffe Fassett and Brandon Mabley are both represented:

I would make the men's vest in a small, making it for myself and adding a good bit of shaping to it so that it was much more close-fitting .  I would probably also lower the v-neckline just a wee bit to show a little more flesh at the neckline.

I also love this delicate lacy tee by Sarah Hatton.

It seems that I am increasingly attracted to delicate feminine things even though not so long ago I would have said that lace was really not my thing.  Apparently that is no longer the case and one of these days something like this tee is going to appear on my needles. I can't quite bring myself to do the whole wispy romantic look, but I can see this with a pair of sharply tailored pants as well.

There is actually more.  A couple of RYC books arrived in the same package, but I have already gone on long enough, and not completed my chores for today, so I will have to continue later.

Comments

[redhead]

Grits are made from corn, although in Minnesota, I saw soy grits once... They were awful. Wonder who thought that one up.

In Nashville, we like 'em with cheese... a lot, and no breakfast buffet is complete without them.

http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1654565

[Leanne]

Sorry, just realised I left the comment on the wrong blog entry! Should have been the previous one! :-)
Leanne

[Leanne]

Please excuse my ignorance - can I ask what grits are made of? I have heard of it (or read the word in a book!) - it looks a bit like porridge oats! I love the look of Jane's book and will add her blog to my list!

Leanne