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Our October issue offers a new feature called ‘Spotlight on’ which highlights a different knitwear trend every month – direct from the catwalk. This time we focus on sculptural knits and we tell you where you can find inspiring courses, books and patterns and how to put the look together. As usual, you’ll find exclusive designs from your favourite designers such as the charming Greengage jumper by Sian Brown and the Great Outdoors men’s sweater by Pat Menchini. Erika Knight whips up a pair of stylish mittens in her ‘More stash than cash’ feature and Bronwyn Lowenthal, founder of hand knit company Lowie tells of her life, travels and her new book – Head to toe knits. All this as well as news, reviews, events and much, much more.
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In this blog, mostly by Deputy Editor Katy Evans, though occasionally commandeered by Editor Emma Kennedy, Assistant Ed Emma Whittaker and even magazine designer Claire Stevens (the K-team), you can check out sneak peeks of forthcoming issues, catch up on the latest happenings behind the scenes at Knitting magazine, see and hear what’s inspiring the editorial team at the moment and even read about our own knitting adventures…
Sneak peek of June issue on sale 13 May
12 May 2010
Well our June issue is in the office, and we're quite excited to see what you think of it. We tried something a little different this month...June is...The Real Issue!
What started out as a 'wouldn't it be fun if we did this...' idea in the office actually came to fruition this month as we decided to give over the design reigns to a group of real women, with the aim to show when it comes to knitwear, fashion, dressing for your age and body shape, what real women really want.
Our group of gorgeous women relished the chance to design a knit they felt would best show off their good bits, while hiding the not-so-good bits (oh we all have them, this we have learned!) and we followed them the whole way, from meeting designer Sian Brown to discuss their ideas (and then meeting pattern writer Penny Hill to point out the practicalities – zebra print is pretty hard in knitwear!) through to getting hair and make-up done for our final photo shoot, in our 'Behind the scenes' feature. Get a glimpse into how the magazine process works!
We hope you like this departure from our normal routine. It's good to shake things up a little every now and then!
Introducing Rhona; blonde, gorgeous, quite busty. A statement collar draws the eye to where you want people to look. Ahem, up here Mister.
Meet Liz; classy and classic. A beautiful textured top, fitted to give the illusion of curves, with the always-flattering 3/4 length sleeves (the dignified way of flashing the flash)
Ah lovely Aline; good things come in small packages. Neutral colours allow natural dark colouring to shine. Attract the eye with sexy neck and shoulder details whilst super long sleeves are both lengthening and slimming.
Also, don't miss in this issue...
– Meet American knitwear designer Norah Gaughan and try out her her gorgous Bright Star throw
– How to knit frills, try it out on our cute retro apron pattern (then go and make cup cakes).
– Sailor stripe beach bag
– Design competition winners patterns
And the best news, reviews and product round ups on the market.
What started out as a 'wouldn't it be fun if we did this...' idea in the office actually came to fruition this month as we decided to give over the design reigns to a group of real women, with the aim to show when it comes to knitwear, fashion, dressing for your age and body shape, what real women really want.
Our group of gorgeous women relished the chance to design a knit they felt would best show off their good bits, while hiding the not-so-good bits (oh we all have them, this we have learned!) and we followed them the whole way, from meeting designer Sian Brown to discuss their ideas (and then meeting pattern writer Penny Hill to point out the practicalities – zebra print is pretty hard in knitwear!) through to getting hair and make-up done for our final photo shoot, in our 'Behind the scenes' feature. Get a glimpse into how the magazine process works!
We hope you like this departure from our normal routine. It's good to shake things up a little every now and then!
Introducing Rhona; blonde, gorgeous, quite busty. A statement collar draws the eye to where you want people to look. Ahem, up here Mister.
Meet Liz; classy and classic. A beautiful textured top, fitted to give the illusion of curves, with the always-flattering 3/4 length sleeves (the dignified way of flashing the flash)
Ah lovely Aline; good things come in small packages. Neutral colours allow natural dark colouring to shine. Attract the eye with sexy neck and shoulder details whilst super long sleeves are both lengthening and slimming.
Also, don't miss in this issue...
– Meet American knitwear designer Norah Gaughan and try out her her gorgous Bright Star throw
– How to knit frills, try it out on our cute retro apron pattern (then go and make cup cakes).
– Sailor stripe beach bag
– Design competition winners patterns
And the best news, reviews and product round ups on the market.
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