In print!
Squeee! Ok, I can't help it- I just got my copy of the new Knitter's Magazine Spring 2007 issue that has my pattern in it.
Introducing Liquid Silver
This was pretty much my month of December. It is so exciting to see this pattern finally out; it was one of my very first designs. Originally sketched out some time ago, the details came together after a long incubation period. And little details it has! It looks simple, and it is, but I think it has enough interesting bits to keep it engaging.
The underarm increases are done entirely with short rows rather then large chunks of stitches cast on in stair steps. All the required stitches are cast on at once then the short rows "activate" the needed amount for each row. This makes for a smooth curve and far easier seaming. My favorite is the cuff treatment though.
I-cord casings are made using, can you guess? double knit! ('I love double knit' should be my catch phrase.) It just worked out perfectly, this way you can simply join the front back with an easy 3 needle bind-off. Again, painless seaming- my fav. Of course the I-cord closures at the top take care of the usual somewhat unsightly top seam of a dolman style construction. Plus I think everyone can show a little collarbone and look sexy. :)
It also made the contents page, not the cover of course, but the 2nd thing you see which I have to say I thought was pretty cool, heh. My "working title" for this design was Concatenate, which amused my programming geeky side. (Mr. Pieknits informed me it was 'too geeky', pshaw) I think Liquid Silver is a great choice though.
You can see the entire Spring Preview online at Knitter's website
http://www.knittinguniverse.com/flash/knitters/GalleryList.php?IssueNum=86
It really feels awesome to grace the same pages as such designers as Norah Gaughan, Elsebeth Lavold, Deborah Newton, and Kathy Zimmerman. I'm excited to be a part of such a great issue!
Comments
Congratulations! That's great!
Posted by: Cara | April 11, 2007 11:05 AM
I love it! I think I have to hunt that mag down from somewhere (and then I need 48 hours long days to have enough time to do everything I wish... ;) ).
Posted by: Outi | April 11, 2007 11:08 AM
WOW- its beautiful! I think the name "liquid silver" fits it well.. even though it wasn't the name you chose. Congratulations!
Posted by: mouse | April 11, 2007 11:16 AM
Congratulations! The design is absolutely stunning. I seems a little silly to say, but I am so proud of you!
Posted by: Jessie | April 11, 2007 11:18 AM
that is truly amazing work!!! Kudos to you!!!!!
Posted by: stacey | April 11, 2007 11:19 AM
Congrats! I really love the design, and will have to pick up this issue for sure!
Posted by: Ronikins | April 11, 2007 11:38 AM
Congratulations! It's gorgeous.
Posted by: Jennifer | April 11, 2007 11:51 AM
Congratulations! It's chic! I didn't see the magazine yet when I was in Borders on Monday.
Posted by: Agnes | April 11, 2007 11:54 AM
congrats! I love non-boring, interesting construction knits!!
Posted by: may | April 11, 2007 12:16 PM
What can I say, Jen? You totally inspire me. This design is absolutely delicious. What I really like about your work is that you push the boundaries of knit design by using such a variety of techniques in innovative ways. I am so impressed!
Posted by: Holly | April 11, 2007 12:20 PM
Congratulations! How exciting!
Posted by: Jen | April 11, 2007 12:20 PM
WOOOOHOOOOOO!!!!!!! That is awesome!!!! Congrats!!! You deserve it. Really!!!!!
Posted by: Jennhx | April 11, 2007 12:21 PM
Congratulations!!! Way to go!!! It is really a cool design!
Posted by: DK | April 11, 2007 12:23 PM
What a great construction! Congratulations!!
Posted by: Lolly | April 11, 2007 02:24 PM
Way to go!!! It is truly gorgeous!!! What fun for you!
Posted by: Heidi | April 11, 2007 02:37 PM
congrats! it's a beautiful sweater!!!! great job! :) i'm envious. hehehe
Posted by: Jen da Purse Ho | April 11, 2007 02:41 PM
And you never even have us a hint that you were going to be in print?!!! (totally didn't mean for that to rhyme)
Congrats Jen! Love the pattern—here's hoping there's more were that came from :)
Posted by: emily | April 11, 2007 03:02 PM
What a great design--you have every reason to be thrilled. Congrats!
Posted by: Angela | April 11, 2007 04:29 PM
Congrats, Jennifer! I was *wondering* when you were going to mention this. You have such restraint, I think I would've let this slip as soon as the previews were up on Knitter's website. :)
Posted by: connie | April 11, 2007 04:37 PM
Well done! It's beautiful! *^v^*
Posted by: Joanna Kostrzewa | April 11, 2007 05:17 PM
I am so excited for you!!! Congratulations! It's a great sweater - very artsy and wearable. Sqeeeee, indeed!
Posted by: carrie | April 11, 2007 05:24 PM
Congratulations. You are a great designer and knitter. I have to admit, I read your blog often. Congrats again. I will have to hunt that magazine down now.
Posted by: Charlotte Colvin | April 11, 2007 06:06 PM
Congrats!! Very exciting!
Posted by: kelp! | April 11, 2007 08:12 PM
Wow! Congratulations!! And just wanted to say thanks so much for the 'topi' pattern. I have just finished making my own and love how it turned out.
Posted by: pen & purl | April 11, 2007 10:35 PM
Congrats on having your pattern published, it's absolutely stunning!!!
Posted by: Katherine | April 11, 2007 11:25 PM
Congratulations! That's very exciting!
Posted by: jen | April 12, 2007 02:37 AM
Congrats. It must be very exciting to have the pattern is published.
Posted by: handknit168 | April 12, 2007 02:41 AM
Oh wow! Your design looks gorgeous! Congratulations! :-)
Posted by: terhi | April 12, 2007 03:28 AM
Congrats on this wonderful news! That is a really neat design, it looks like you spent a lot of time figuring out all the details!
Posted by: lobstah | April 12, 2007 08:27 AM
You're such a rockstar! That's awesome! And way cool pattern too!
Posted by: caro | April 12, 2007 09:44 AM
This is gorgous, I really want to hunt down this magazine now. Let's hope they sell it in Canada! :)
Posted by: Mel | April 12, 2007 01:34 PM
Very cool! No wonder you were so quiet on your blog in December! Congrats!
Posted by: Stacey | April 12, 2007 05:20 PM
Yay! Good work and congrats!
Posted by: Lauren | April 12, 2007 10:22 PM
I will also add my congrats! From your discription it sounds like a great and intresting knit! Gusee we are all on the lookout now..... for a copy of that mag!
Posted by: Silver Ilix | April 12, 2007 10:33 PM
Congratulations! You should be very proud. It's a lovely design.
Posted by: Brenda | April 13, 2007 12:42 AM
It's a beauty! You should be so proud; congrats! And the index page....wow! : )
Posted by: sarah | April 13, 2007 10:59 AM
Awesome!!! Congratulations :).
Posted by: Reema | April 14, 2007 01:01 PM
That is just... WOW! Both the sweater and the spread in the magazine. BIG congratulations!
Posted by: TeAntae | April 15, 2007 12:32 PM
Congratulations! A very clever and original pattern.
Posted by: Maia | April 15, 2007 06:09 PM
This is wonderful! I was in the Lily Chin reversible cable class with you this morning and kept wanting to introduce myself and tell you congratulations...but kept getting distracted. You are such an incredibly talented designer. Best of luck for more designs to come!
Posted by: Liz Grigorian | April 15, 2007 10:07 PM
you continue to amaze me. can i say i knew you when?
Posted by: aubyn | April 15, 2007 11:33 PM
That is one hot sexy sweater! Congrats on getting it published. I will be on the look out for the magazine. Best of luck for your next design. Love your site!
Posted by: Devon | April 16, 2007 10:21 PM
Very cool. And the method for casings? So clever. This has got to be the best issue of Knitter's I've seen in years. I would definitely buy it!
Posted by: Julia | June 6, 2007 09:31 AM
I LOVE this shirt so I had to locate a copy of mag and I don't even needle knit...but I may have to learn...GEORGOUS!!!
Posted by: karen | April 18, 2008 12:50 PM