New Knitty is Here!

It doesn’t quite feel like time for spring and summer patterns, but it is time to get them on the needles so you can enjoy the finished projects in the right season. And there are plenty of beauties in the latest issue of Knitty, which just came out.

There are lots of great patterns, and I’m seeing tons of pins for the lovely Regenerate shawl, a project inspired by renewed growth after devastating earthquakes in Australia designed by Mary-Anne Mace; and one of my favorites, the lace-backed Icarus tank, designed by Leah Goldstein, which may be the perfect project for spring into summer.

I also love Sarah Alderson’s Kali vest, worked in a fun slip stitch pattern; and the Octopodes socks from Jennifer Raymond, a toe-up design with an octopus on each foot. You’ll also find tips for reading Japanese knitting patterns, videos for working magic loop and knitting with two circular needles at once, and much more.

I’d love to hear which projects are making it into your queue!

[Photo via Ravelry.]

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The felted slipper craze that began last year doesn’t seem like it’s fading away. The Sailor Slippers, often striped knit and felted slippers made with super bulky yarn, because the project of the moment late last year (check out more knit slipper options in this post all about sailor slippers) and they’re still consistently popular with knitters.

Which makes sense because they are fun and fast to knit, and seeing them go from this giant thing to something that actually fits a foot feels a little magical.

I have always loved felting (in fact my first book was about felting knitting) and it’s always fun for me to see people rediscover this technique.

If you’ve knit enough plain slippers to fit all the feet you know, maybe it’s time to stitch up some tabi style slippers instead.

Maymade Knits has designed these cute tabi ballerina slippers, made with bulky yarn and felted. They’re worked flat at first and then in rounds, and are available in 10 EU sizes (the Internet tells me add 31 to your American shoe size to get your EU size). The designer says the slippers are meant to have a close fit and you should choose a size a little smaller than your foot for the ideal fit.

The pattern includes a video tutorial along with the written pattern.

You can grab this pattern on Ravelry. The same designer has her own version of the striped felted slipper as well, called Sarah’s Striped Slippers. These are worked in super bulky yarn and have a contrasting foot and a striped body. These are knit flat and seamed and there are 7 size options available. Check that pattern out here if you’re looking for a more traditional slipper shape. They also look roomier so you can wear them with socks if you like.

[Photo: Maymade Knits]

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