Check out the Vogue Knitting Holiday 2012 Preview

October 17, 2012 by Sarah White

Vogue Knitting’s holiday issue will hit newsstands Nov. 6 (though you can download it now on your iPad), and the fashion preview has just been launched so you can start planning the projects you want to make.

Stories in the issue include Hip Parade, which is all about peplums; For the Frill of It (clutches made with self-ruffling yarns); Scarlet Fever, a collection of little red dresses; Graphic Content, which is all colorblocked tops; Pale Riders, a set of accessories worked in winter whites and icy pastels; and Top Brass, sweaters and coats with brass buttons and other military-inspired details.

There are also a couple pattern from designer Tom Scott, who talks to the magazine about his inspiration and architectural aesthetic.

I’m loving some super-long cabled socks and an oversized colorblocked tee in this issue. Check it out and let me know if anything’s getting added to your knit list!

[Photo by Vogue Knitting.]

Comments

Rozelle says
October 24, 2012 at 2:37 am
Where in Windhoek, Namibia can I purchase the Vogue Knitting Magazine?
Sarah White says
October 24, 2012 at 10:10 am
That’s a really good question that I don’t have the answer to. I’m not sure that it’s widely available in Africa at all. There is a contact phone number and e-mail for subscriptions outside of North America and Europe, so I would start there. http://www.vogueknitting.com/frequently_asked_questions.aspx#7 Good luck!
Nik says
November 5, 2012 at 2:26 pm
WOW. When I saw the cover photo, I thought the sweater was beautiful.
Deb green says
July 26, 2013 at 2:51 pm
Rozelle, I live in Australia and i subscribe to Vogue Knitting digitally on ISSUU dot com. If you google it you should find it, I know it’s not the same as a print copy but I like to make sure I get every issue, hope this helps. You can also purchase single back and current issues.

Have you read?

Vintage Knitted Coat Pattern PDF – Pembroke Coat

Oh, this one has proper old-Hollywood winter charm.

The Pembroke Coat is a vintage knitted coat pattern that instantly made me think of crisp winter walks, leather gloves, polished boots, and the sort of coat your grandmother would have casually worn while looking impossibly elegant. It has that beautiful longline shape, a classic collar, button front, sleeve tabs, pockets, and a smart plaid-style design that gives it such a tailored finish.

This is not a quick “knit it while watching one movie” sort of project — and honestly, that is part of the appeal. The Pembroke Coat is one for knitters who love a satisfying vintage knitting pattern with a proper garment construction feel. The updated PDF includes the original vintage reference image along with a modern mockup, which makes it much easier to picture how this coat could look in today’s wardrobe.

I especially love that this pattern still feels wearable. Made in grey, camel, forest green, burgundy, or navy, it would be a gorgeous handmade winter coat with that timeless “where did you get that?” look.

As with most vintage patterns, I’d recommend reading through the instructions first, checking your gauge carefully, and being prepared to make small adjustments for fit and modern yarn substitutions. But for confident knitters who enjoy heirloom-style projects, this is a really lovely one to add to the queue.

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