Thursday, September 22, 2011

Rolling in Clover

Just a quick post to tell you about the loot that arrived by post for me today (Peeps, when it rains, it pours :-) Speaking of which, I bought a camel-coloured, short rain cape a few days ago, on sale, at Banana Republic - I tried to find a photo but (of course, it being big box) I couldn't... It may be part of that Mad Men line. It's definitely retro. And, though I rarely go into BR, I found it by accident about a month ago and waited patiently for it to go on sale for half price! It's got an internal belt, the only cape style that works on me - but man, it works well. Sidebar out.

Getting back to the loot that arrived... have a look at two books that my knitting enabler suggested for me:

Knitting it Old School by Stitchy McYarnpants (HILARIOUS author name)

Fitted Knits by Stefanie Japel (the woman who does the excellent Craftsy course)


Then there's the Clover Pants pattern:


I know, this is sewing gold! And I've already read through the instructions, which are outrageously clear. I do think it's excellently presented in all ways. Of course, I haven't made them yet so I can't speak to the finished product, but I am so impressed by Colette Patterns and by Sewaholic Patterns. These women-crafter-owned companies design great garments and present them in a way that's so relevant.

Finally, I'll end with a shot of a sweater that's got me excited! I was alerted to it by my other knitting enabler:

This is the When Sampson Met Lila pattern and it's free!

C'mon, is that not SO me?! Alas, I've already got another sweater and 6 scarves lined up first. But next time I buy yarn, it's for this baby.

7 comments:

  1. You wanna make me the when Sampson met Lila sweater? And in that color combination? ;-) So jealous of your hauls, very cool stuff. :-)

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  2. I would sure like to see more fitted knits! All I see online are these big slouchy sweaters...not my style!

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  3. Yep! You're well and truly hooked! Always happy to enable another addiction, especially if it's to knitting.

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  4. Lovely treats. That last sweater is absolutely beautiful.

    I'm looking forward to seeing your Clover. The more different bodies I see it on the better idea I'll get of if it will work for me. I may at some point develop an interest in making pants. Maybe.

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  5. Yep, that sweater is definitely you! And both books are fabulous. I've knitted a few gifts from Knitting It Old School, but nothing for myself (yet) and I love, love, love Fitted KNits, although I've not knitted anything yet. I just look at it and plan to knit things.

    I have knitted patterns by Stefanie Japel though and just dawned on me that I never blogged a one of them. Oh well, they are all gone now, passed on after my shrink-spell.

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  6. I can definitely picture you wearing When Sampson met Lila. It's really gorgeous.

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  7. CGC: You've heard of the Selfish Seamstress. I'm the Selfish Knitter! But you have to make it - or hire someone :-)

    WendyB: If I can highlight all home crafting resources that promote fit, I will have done my job!

    F: Hooked, hahaha (get it!)

    Sera: I'm really looking forward to seeing them too :-) Stay tuned.

    M: I love the sailor sweater from Knitting it Old School! Stefanie is amazing. I think her promotion of fit is a public service.

    Susan: It would look awesome on you too!

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