Summer 08 Interweave + Swallowtail
Posted on | April 28, 2008 | 15 Comments
Summer Interweave
I haven’t had a secret reveal in awhile, but this is a special one. Have you all seen the Summer 08 preview of Interweave Knits (or the gallery)? I am so excited to announce that one of my designs made it in: the Wallis Cardigan! It was almost surreal the day that Eunny called me last November to tell me I made it and I couldn’t wait to see the final pictures and share the awesome news. Now I can’t wait to get my hands on the new issue, it looks like a really good one.
Swallowtail Shawl
This project was so quick, I don’t even think I had a chance to mention it on my blog at all! Started knitting last Sunday and finished knitting my Swallowtail Shawl this Saturday. It took a quick dip tonight and is blocking as I write.
Pattern: Swallowtail Shawl by Evelyn A. Clark published in Interweave Knits Fall 06
Yarn: Handmaiden Sea Silk in Straw from One Planet Yarn and Fiber
Needles: Size 3 bamboo and Size 4 addi lace circulars
I really, really liked this project. I never thought I would knit a shawl for myself, let alone a triangle shawl. The yarn just spoke to me and it said wanted to be a Swallowtail Shawl, how could I argue? The Sea Silk was a dream to work with and the subtle color variations are lovely. The pattern was very easy to follow, although the purl 5 together bits gave me a bit of a problem until I ran out and bought some lace Addi’s. Those needles were a blessing! Now I’m just hoping it doesn’t take forever to dry with all of this wet weather we are having.
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April 28th, 2008 @ 7:34 pm
congrats congrats on the pattern! i’m so proud and excited for you. (and it’s adorable).
i love the swallowtail shawl, especially in that color.
April 28th, 2008 @ 8:44 pm
Congratulations on the pattern! What a cute sweater!
April 28th, 2008 @ 10:02 pm
The Wallis is beautiful. It’s the reason I want the summer issue!
April 29th, 2008 @ 5:20 am
first off, congratulations on wallis! it’s a gorgeous design and will look good on so many different types of people :) and the swallowtail? gorgeous! wow, that handmaiden seasilk is so amazingly beautiful!
April 29th, 2008 @ 7:23 am
Congratulations! Can’t wait to make it :)
April 29th, 2008 @ 8:00 am
your shawl is so elegant, melissa! beautiful work!
and your new cardigan in IK was an instant standout! I was thrilled to see it. yours and connie’s are my faves!
April 29th, 2008 @ 8:30 am
Love the Wallis cardi, it made it into my queue right away.
April 29th, 2008 @ 9:17 am
Congrats! Wallis is lovely! It’s the most beautiful pattern in the issue.
And wow, your swallowtail shawl is gorgeous!
April 29th, 2008 @ 1:32 pm
Congratulations on the pattern! I am a subscriber and now am truly excited about its arrival! The shawl came out really nice..I love the color.
April 29th, 2008 @ 2:58 pm
Congratulations right back at you! That is a beautiful and elegant cardigan!
April 29th, 2008 @ 9:26 pm
Melissa, I’m really excited that your pattern is in IK! Woo hoo! Can’t wait to get my magazine in the mail…
April 30th, 2008 @ 9:32 am
How exciting! I’m thrilled for you, it’s a great design!
The shawl is stunning, beautiful colour, beautiful yarn, perfect pattern choice.
April 30th, 2008 @ 3:18 pm
Yay! Congratulations! It’s a fabulous design.
Your shawl turned out beautifully! I love quick projects :)
May 2nd, 2008 @ 9:50 am
Hi. I found your blog via Ravelry. Just wanted to tell you how much I liked the preview pics. I’m waiting for my issue to arrive, but I’ve already been stalking yarn for Wallis. Can’t wait to make it, and I know it will be a very popular pattern
May 4th, 2008 @ 2:36 pm
Congrats on the pattern in Interweave! On the whole I was really underwhelmed by the patterns this month, but yours really jumped out at me. It’s just lovely and the pleats at the shoulder are really interesting. I don’t think it would work with my body, but if I had a different build, it would go right in my queue.