Simple knitjutsu

With knitting...that is. Now, I know my last post seemed like a rant on how awesome Berroco is, and don't get me wrong, I love them, but it seriously wasn't meant to be an advertisement.
Today, my rant is centered around Vogue Knitting's new approach to the knitting fashion world.
I've always been a bit of a sucker for knitting magazines. What's not to love about them? They're normally packed with info on unique yarns, needles, designers, and techniques. Not to mention the wealth of patterns that meet all skill levels.
Vogue Knitting has been going strong for years. I have an issue that my Godmother gave me from 1992. And even though Vogue Knitting has always been there, it hasn't always been practical.
In all honesty, I seldom was able to pick up an issue and find something wearable. The challenge was there, but not the sleek, "fit into my wardrobe" feel that other magazines sometimes achieved.
Vogue seemed to want to cater to a "high fashion" crowd, when realistically, most people weren't there. It seems as though a good portion of the patterns in past issues would not flatter any body type, and were not exactly wearable in public. I honestly have a philosophy on knitting: If you are going to invest the time and money, make something that you'll love to show off. And honestly, I never got that with Vogue...until now.
First of all...OMG!!!! THIS ISSUE ROCKS. I mentioned in my last post that I received Vogue's Holiday Issue recently. And to be perfectly honest, I was blown away. Everything about this recent magazine issue was incredible. And for the first time ever in my owning a knitting magazine history, I want to make just about everything out of it.
One of the best stories in the magazine is titled: "Through the Looking Glass", which is where I borrowed this picture from. The beret in the picture is one of Kate Gagnon Osborn's designs, and it is stunningly beautiful. This story appeals much better to the younger crowd in knitting, while still holding a timeless elegance that anyone could appreciate.
It seems like Vogue has turned an amazing new leaf, and I'm loving what I'm seeing. I'm currently working on Cathy Carron's "Cabled Cowl" as a birthday gift for my mom, and I'm almost positive that it will be a long time before I'm finished with this issue. It's kind of like what my husband refers to as "replay value".
And for my obligatory complaint about the weather...it's still too hot! 90F is not November weather, but...oh well.

Image copright: Vogue Knitting