tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21397483.post3072441744275984078..comments2023-12-29T15:48:55.596-05:00Comments on Samurai Knitter: Vogue Knitting, fall 2011Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11710658334966849773noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21397483.post-9563757812854147492013-07-21T23:37:56.752-05:002013-07-21T23:37:56.752-05:00A fantastic and funny site!
So helpful and educa...<b>A fantastic and funny site!</b> <br /><br />So helpful and educational. You show me the pitfalls before I fall into them.<br /><br />As a relatively beginner knitter who likes to get the garment looking exactly as it's meant to, I find myself pulling out and reknitting most patterns a couple of times before I master each new technique ans resolve pattern errors.<br /><br />From now on, I'll read your blog first.<br /><br />Huge thanks.<br />Jezza11 in OzJezza11noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21397483.post-9195669348944944262013-04-10T16:08:03.750-05:002013-04-10T16:08:03.750-05:00love your review. Was searching to buy this mag bu...love your review. Was searching to buy this mag but realized, the two patterns I was interested in would be easy for me to make on my own. Also, the errata thing. note that Shiri Mor is very into SUPER DUPER SMALL, her size 34 was probably sized after stretching. Carole Ann Geronimohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06419652272368897056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21397483.post-61538039170370349252013-03-15T19:59:00.763-05:002013-03-15T19:59:00.763-05:00"Five sizes from 35 to 44 inches/90 to 113 cm..."Five sizes from 35 to 44 inches/90 to 113 cm. Hot damn, once again the Boobs of Doom work in my favor! Oh yes, kangaroo pockets. SO FLATTERING. DOUBLE layers of fabric over your gut! What could possibly go wrong? “Casual charm” my ass. Awesome necklace, though. "<br /><br />Oh you had us ROLLING with laughter. Thanks for your candor, your honesty, and for reminding us that this HUNT for the right pattern can be fun!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02512188938994692429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21397483.post-3474633041103063822012-09-03T02:19:40.899-05:002012-09-03T02:19:40.899-05:00I don't know fashion, but I do know mittens/gl...I don't know fashion, but I do know mittens/gloves, and wow. Bulky much? You're hardly going to be able to pose holding a brand-new snow shovel in some of those.isabel maranthttp://www.imsneakers.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21397483.post-83526608273549680842011-12-31T11:32:34.786-05:002011-12-31T11:32:34.786-05:00A bit past fall, but... I don't understand the...A bit past fall, but... I don't understand the comments about the yarn pricing. With a few patterns, you imply that a huge negative abou the project is the price of the yarn, but make no mentions about substitutions. When picking patterns, I almost never look at the recommended yarn, except to get weight and yardage. Even after my first year of knitting, I knew what fiber type and texture to look for with various garments/accessories. Obviously the more expensive yarn companies are the ones who can afford to sponsor the magazine to get the recommendations listing, but by choosing a pattern, you're not committing to their yarn choice..<br /><br />That said, thank you for the review. There were a few patterns I'd been considering, and a few of the things you pointed out (such as the finishing skills needed for 11 - not quite there yet). Narrowed down to one pattern I still like (29), and that's so not worth the purchase..Audrey Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04092166479723961335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21397483.post-20721382580417318682011-10-14T13:31:31.732-05:002011-10-14T13:31:31.732-05:00Much as I like laughing at your critiques of Vogue...Much as I like laughing at your critiques of Vogue, as the designer of #7, I want to offer some words to clear up one of the most complained issues regarding Vogue designs - sizing.<br /><br />Vogue dictates sizing, not the designers, so the small range or odd range... really not up to us, unfortunately. In my self-published range I try in as much as possible to give a big range of sizes, most of them go up to +50" bust. I know of many other designers who are also trying to accommodate as many figures as possible.<br /><br />On another note, I agree with you in that the model they chose for the 360 view (which is the ill-fitted back view) has a much bigger cross-back and shoulder circumference than the sample was created for. <br /><br />For a better view, my project page on Ravelry - the sweater doesn't stretch in an unflattering manner on everyone (http://www.ravelry.com/projects/rockandpurl/07-nordic-yoke-pullover)<br /><br />(Oh, I'd appreciate if you tweaked your post to reflect the correct spelling of my name - thanks!)Ruth Garcia-Alcantudhttp://www.rockandpurl.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21397483.post-84572885237991368222011-10-05T13:08:51.661-05:002011-10-05T13:08:51.661-05:00bulky stripes ... not on my body . . . thanks. On...bulky stripes ... not on my body . . . thanks. Once again, enjoyed the review.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17039774325929712448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21397483.post-20055623272806811852011-10-01T17:19:59.689-05:002011-10-01T17:19:59.689-05:00Just stumbled upon your blog.
I was watching a re...Just stumbled upon your blog.<br /><br />I was watching a review over at That Guy With The Glasses and thinking that you couldn't do reviews that snarky on a subject like knitting. Then I do a search for chainette (wanted to know if it's a new thing or not), find this post, and you prove me wrong. And that is kind of awesome.RPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21397483.post-67636355103436555122011-09-08T15:51:55.847-05:002011-09-08T15:51:55.847-05:00Thank you Julie for another insightful review.
I ...Thank you Julie for another insightful review.<br /><br />I would like to say that as someone who works in an office, I can't see the appeal of item #6. And as I can't see the appeal I can't see shelling out the cash for the yarn!Louizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05691100508790921779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21397483.post-2497189385668540062011-09-08T15:22:50.392-05:002011-09-08T15:22:50.392-05:00Dear Anonymous:
I wouldn't wear that cowl/co...Dear Anonymous:<br /><br /><br />I wouldn't wear that cowl/collar thing to an office - it's impractical, and ugly. To be perfectly frank, it looks like her head's being swallowed by a giant vagina. The resulting optical illusion makes a skinny woman look like a plump matron with no neck. If a stick figure model can't carry that neckline off, why would anyone else voluntarily wear it? <br /><br />Your implication that a SAHM can't comment on fashion... really? Really? Way to set the Women's Movement back 50 years. Being a SAHM or working from home does not equal low intelligence, just as working in a fancy NYC highrise office does not make anyone inherently intelligent.<br /><br />Bottom line, there are designers out there making innovative garments. They are not to be found in the pages of VK, who would rather print ripoffs of Barbara Walker's work rather than come up with anything fashionable. If the contents of the current VK mag were thrown on the London Fashion Week runway, the show would be laughed off the catwalk.<br /><br />Also? If you want your comments to be taken seriously by the knitting community, stop being a bloody coward and put your name on your posts. If *you* can't be nice, go make your self a steaming cup of STFU.Roseworthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09278484921585698438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21397483.post-1322313100543927072011-09-08T15:10:55.217-05:002011-09-08T15:10:55.217-05:00Wow, Anonymous! Thanks for the really irrelevant a...Wow, Anonymous! Thanks for the really irrelevant and useless comments! Too scared to put your name?Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11710658334966849773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21397483.post-89833887066043046222011-09-08T14:46:29.797-05:002011-09-08T14:46:29.797-05:00Apparently you missed the detail on #6; it's n...Apparently you missed the detail on #6; it's not a really big collar but a cowl. This sweater would be great over a long sleeve turtleneck and a less expensive yarn can easily be substituted. That's the beauty of knitting your own sweaters. Also, a number of these garments are perfect to wear to the office but may not be as appealing to a SAHM. This was a great issue. Past reviews have been better but now attempts at humor appear to be the priority.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21397483.post-53141419484248212142011-09-08T13:47:36.332-05:002011-09-08T13:47:36.332-05:00Really, where are your scathing reviews of Knitter...Really, where are your scathing reviews of Knitters, a truly horrible knitting magazine?<br />Or Interweave Knits with its steady flow of short-sleeved, too tight, two buttons at the top cardigans?<br /><br />Also, your thoughts on fashion and what's desirable are a joke.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21397483.post-81646666452310054212011-09-06T20:27:03.566-05:002011-09-06T20:27:03.566-05:00I am continually amazed by your ability to spot th...I am continually amazed by your ability to spot the details... And by Husbeast's ability to make me spit water up my nose when I'm reading. That double layer thing LOOKS cool, but I agree with the poster who said the model's wonky pose is meant to disguise the separation of the layers.Amy Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04885706951931450373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21397483.post-11775625368232109402011-09-06T19:58:02.218-05:002011-09-06T19:58:02.218-05:00Oh, I really needed the laughs generated by your a...Oh, I really needed the laughs generated by your always enlightening and entertaining VK review. Thank you!!Ruby Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14130520338519367173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21397483.post-217494885534778992011-09-06T12:20:14.996-05:002011-09-06T12:20:14.996-05:00The bulky gloves make my fingers itch just looking...The bulky gloves make my fingers itch just looking at them. I am a confirmed mitten wearer and hate all that fabric between my fingers.<br /><br />I also had the dominatrix thought. I wonder what that says?Donna Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07877384848664758611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21397483.post-89959043581636780472011-09-06T12:00:47.992-05:002011-09-06T12:00:47.992-05:00Thanks for another fun review!
Tuxedo-front thing...Thanks for another fun review!<br /><br />Tuxedo-front thing: the collar is obviously wonky, in addition to your other comments. <br /><br />#35: Muppet hands! I recall from 6th-grade drawing class that hands are about the same size as a person's face. Those gloves are clearly made for Sweetums.<br /><br /><br />note to Anonymous, Comment #19: "Nice" doesn't mean "Drink the Kool-aid." Julie's comments are educational, astute and often hilarious, though occasionally profane. I always appreciate her willingness to throw herself on the, what, $7.99 grenade so the rest of us don't need to.Gwyndolyn O'Shaughnessyhttp://www.ravelry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21397483.post-54393193034985781452011-09-06T10:41:34.463-05:002011-09-06T10:41:34.463-05:00if you dislike Vogue Knitting so much, why do you ...if you dislike Vogue Knitting so much, why do you continually buy it? Maybe TV Guide is more your speed. Like my mamma used to say, "If you don't have something nice to say, say nothing at all".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21397483.post-60581957246453204482011-09-06T08:57:03.864-05:002011-09-06T08:57:03.864-05:00As a new-ish designer, I love reading your "w...As a new-ish designer, I love reading your "what not to do" take on these patterns. I can't imagine submitting a pattern anywhere and including only 2-3 sizes.<br /><br />I did not notice the darts on #3 until you pointed them out - what a nice touch! <br /><br />The hair, I think, is an homage to the big Edwardian hairstyles (like here: http://www.photodetective.co.uk/Sports-Jumper.A.html that may or may not have been popular at the same point in history that these knitting patterns are from.Pibblenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21397483.post-43317416356275981142011-09-06T05:45:08.009-05:002011-09-06T05:45:08.009-05:00Pattern 11: has anyone come across the Matthew She...Pattern 11: has anyone come across the Matthew Shepard seamen's scarf?<br /><br />http://www.knitting-and.com/knitting/patterns/scarves/matthewshepard.htm<br /><br />http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/matthew--longer-matthew-shepard-seamans-scarfAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21397483.post-31834695137762840792011-09-05T10:15:00.439-05:002011-09-05T10:15:00.439-05:00When my honey asked what I was reading so intently...When my honey asked what I was reading so intently, I told him it was a review of the most recent issue of Vogue Knitting. He misunderstood, and said "Vulgar Knitting?" Hahahaha!Heidihttp://www.grantcreekyarns.etsy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21397483.post-82514168082111894672011-09-04T20:55:05.602-05:002011-09-04T20:55:05.602-05:00I have to disagree about the posing on 19. I thin...I have to disagree about the posing on 19. I think that she's bent that way to stretch the two layers together. Look at her right side and the way the fabric bunches down it. I bet the white layer hangs away from the blue one, if you let it.Sara Knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21397483.post-78072595463365654552011-09-04T13:18:14.245-05:002011-09-04T13:18:14.245-05:00I thought the exact same thing about the poncho wi...I thought the exact same thing about the poncho with the belt. What the hell????<br /><br />I subscribe, but I almost never knit anything from it anymore. I can truly say I only read it for Meg Swanson.Roznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21397483.post-29174541652519140852011-09-03T18:46:44.238-05:002011-09-03T18:46:44.238-05:00Again, I rejoice in being able to make my own patt...Again, I rejoice in being able to make my own patterns. And I revel in your humor.roxiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14916948065233137971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21397483.post-80275203269213761382011-09-03T16:16:05.900-05:002011-09-03T16:16:05.900-05:00Thanks for another detailed review. I do have some...Thanks for another detailed review. I do have some minor quibbles.<br /><br />3. My copy of the Norwegian book spells it Lusekofte, not lustkofe.<br /><br />4. Oversize(d) Nordic Pullover<br />It bunches under the arms where they yanked it forward to make it look like an A-line. I think it's the standard box shape.<br /><br />5. The modern zipper dates from 1917, more or less, though Elias Howe had the general idea back in 1851.<br /><br />6., etc.: Those heavy sweaters with short sleeves are to wear indoors, because we can't afford to heat our houses while winters are getting ever colder. Short sleeves let us do stuff without getting caught on things.<br />The doubly-thick stranded knitting around the waist is a disguised "kidney warmer" still believed by some to prevent disease.<br /><br />9. Monster ribbing on the edge tries to disguise the misplaced buttons. The pattern often called the Norwegian star appears on 12th century Egyptian stockings.<br /><br />18. Rumor has it that Marie Antoinette did actually knit.<br /><br />19. The bright side: as soon as that lacy upper layer gets caught on something and yanks out, you can cut it off and have a nice blue turtleneck.<br /><br />27. It's a car coat. Pity about that cuff getting caught on the gear shift.<br /><br />29. I'd overlap the long ends to make a v-shape with buttons on the side edge(s).<br /><br />36. Fitted leg warmers might stay up while you walk to the office; footless means you can still wear the nice shoes.=Tamarnoreply@blogger.com