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Knitty’s 10th Anniversary Issue is Here!

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kntity deep fallI know it came out yesterday, but I finally got a chance to take a look at Knitty’s Deep Fall issue, which marks the beginning of celebrations for the preeminent online knitting magazine’s 10th anniversary. I remember when Knitty was about the only online knitting magazine out there and it has always published really fun, innovative and interesting patterns that I and lots of other knitters love to stitch.

Some of the standout patterns for me in this issue include the Tin Roof Scarf, a fun smocked piece worked in a silk/stainless steel yarn and designed by Kristi Potter; Maureen Moody’s Autumn Fire Cardigan, a must  for lovers of stranded knitting and autumnal colors; the Party Mix Pullover from Julia Farwell-Clay, a cute raglan number using handspun yarn; Earthbound Socks by Carissa Browning, worked from the toe up with a pretty leaf pattern; and the Phalangees Fingerless Gloves from Jodie Gordon Lucas, which feature maze-like colorwork and funky finishing to make the individual finger holes.

To celebrate 10 years of Knitty goodness, friends of the magazine Tom Bihn and Jennie the Potter have come up with limited edition goodies you can buy (I have always wanted a Swift Bag!) There are also features about Andean knitting motifs, an updated balaclava, product and yarn reviews and even a crossword puzzle.

Happy birthday, Knitty!

[Photo via Knitty.]

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  1. I can’t believe it’s been 10 years already! Seems like just yesterday the only resources online were sort of old lady fuddy duddy patterns.

    Happy anniversary Knitty!

Have you read?

Stitch Your Favorite Fruit on a Sweater

The other day I saw a post from Pinterest about trends for summer and it said one of them was “cultivating whimsy.” 

Well, I don’t know where Pinterest has been all this time, but we’ve been cultivating whimsy here at Craft Gossip for a long time. I love sharing projects that are a little different, things that make you smile when you see them, and will make you smile when you knit them and wear them or use them. 

Such it is with the Tutti Frutti tee knitting pattern from Bea Creative Knits. 

This cute little baby tee is worked top down in the round with contiguous shoulder construction to shape the sleeve caps. There are short rows for the neckline and folded hems with picot edging at the hemline, neckline and edges of the sleeves. 

All of this would be great on its own, but then there’s the addition of a super cute fruit icon, which is added with duplicate stitch. There are a lot of options, including strawberry, banana, orange, cherries, watermelon, lemon, blueberries, kiwi, peach, dragon fruit, apple and pear, so it’s likely you can add on your favorite fruit. 

It is offered in eight sizes, to fit a bust measurement ranging from 28-30 inches (71-76 cm) to 56-58 inches (142-147 cm). The design is meant to be worn with around 6.3 inches/16 cm of negative ease, but you can choose the fit you prefer. There’s also optional bust and waist shaping included in the pattern if you want to make it even curvier.

This is considered an advanced beginner or intermediate project because of all the skills involved, but it’s sure to be a lot of fun even if some of these techniques are new to you.

Grab a copy of the pattern for yourself form Bea Creative Knits on Etsy. 

[Photo: Bea Creative Knits]