So the second issue of the wonderful Twist Collective is online today. Given that I am currently embroiled in Christmas knitting, I absolutely cannot immediately cast on for a new cardigan. Instead I thought I’d indulge my desire for some of these gorgeous items by sharing my favourites; the ones that I really, really want to drop everything, go to the yarn store first thing tomorrow, and cast on for the second I get home.
First of all is Slyvi, by Mari Muinonen. It’s a knee-length, A-line hooded jacket with cabled stalks, leaves and flowers up the back. It manages to be both fun and elegant at the same time. Love it! Want it! Now!!
Next up is Vivan, by the lovely Ysolda Teague. It’s hooded, cabled, curvy cardigan that fastens with a zip, and is, frankly, calling loudly to me…
I love, in fact I am coveting, Kingscot by Norah Gaughan. I can just picture myself wearing this to work (and when I say picture myself, I mean, obviously, tomorrow).
And finally, Dietrich by Marnie Maclean is just the cutest hat! I’ve just seen a trailer for the film Changeling, and Angelina Jolie was wearing one very similar. Not knitted though. What was she thinking?
Must not looks at new patterns, must not looks at new patterns, must not looks at new patterns – but oh yes to all of these and also Sweet Pea Coat :o)
Thanks for the alert! Did you see the article ‘In Defense of Selfish Knitting’? Perhaps you should start one of those yummy projects after all…
OMG, how much do I want to make Sylvi. Like RIGHT NOW!! I am in love….
OMG my fingers are itching now. Sylvi and Vivian but especially Sylvi. Fantastic. Christmas knitting or not I can see you hot-footing it over to iKnit in the next week!
I love this issue and like the first don’t know which is my favourite! The Lotus mitts are nice.
I haven’t had a chance to read the articles yet, but I really love Snow Flurries (white wrap) and Broderie (lace jacket)…
yes I want all of those too! I think everybody is getting hats for xmas as I am on a hat jag but, I am getting sick of knitting for others.(mean aren’t I?)
Am with you on the first two but am not buying the pattern yet until I knit up the two patterns I bought from last issue. Delayed gratification, heh!
i really love your choices, i also really really like the postwar mittens… and… argh, i am glad we have beach weather here otherwise it would be unbearable!
Oh, I so want to be red riding hood in the Sylvi coat. With the mittens on kittens (postwar mittens) as well.
I love Kingscot, too and I have the most beautiful yarn but not quite enough.
I am having an internal debate between Sylvi and Vivian. Love them both! Must focus on holiday craft projects…