Comments on: Not Just For Grandmas Anymore

By: Marisa

Marisa — Mon, 13 Feb 2006 12:43:08 +0000

I really love ‘Beach’ as well, can’t wait to get my hands on it!

By: claudia

claudia — Sun, 12 Feb 2006 15:26:58 +0000

Thanks for the review. I quite like that Jinny sweater, and happen to have a boatload of Cotton Glace on hand….

By: Lola Lee Beno

Lola Lee Beno — Sun, 12 Feb 2006 08:37:38 +0000

I got to look at that Rowan issue when I stopped by Yarns International. I just couldn’t get beyond much with these funky headgear and layers of clothing – I think these distracted more than focused on the knitwear.

By: Siow Chin

Siow Chin — Fri, 10 Feb 2006 01:43:16 +0000

I’ve got to take a closer look at Gwen. I might just used my already-shrunk (i.e. washed and ripped) denim which should work out to be the same gauge as Handknit Cotton.

By: Debi

Debi — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 23:40:21 +0000

I haven’t gotten my copy yet but honestly most of the mags are more starting points and idea generators rather than knitting the patterns as written. I love the few you highlighted tho

By: Mary Beth

Mary Beth — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 19:09:25 +0000

I like that one with the cabled shawl collar. Sorry, but knitted chains to accessorize my bikini just don’t work with my lifestyle.
I’ve seen the Natural Silk Aran in person – it’s really nice, very pretty soft colors and nice pattern support.

By: Kristy

Kristy — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 14:21:37 +0000

I really like Jinny and have it on my must-knit summer list. I also like the Victoria wrap and have ordered yarn to knit it for my niece who is getting married in April. All in all, I like this Rowan Magazine much better than this year’s Fall/Winter magazine. I didn’t find one thing in that magazine I wanted to make.

By: Christina

Christina — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 14:08:26 +0000

I’m a big fan of RYC also, having used their Cashsoft DK and I have a classic cafe’ booklet. I like all those designs you depicted in your post, save Jinny, because I have big hips and hips+ruffles=bad news. But, I LOVE Maggie, although I’m worried the hands on her hips are hiding something.

By: Johanna

Johanna — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 13:54:32 +0000

I got a little sneak preview of the RYC Natural Silk Aran yesterday. Oh it is nice! The only downfall is that it doesn’t have great yardage, and they are $9 a skein… often needing close to 20 skeins! Despite that, it is SO nice! I hope a store near you chooses to carry it, otherwise you’ll have to take a trip to Boston!
I’m surprised that you are the first one I’ve seen to review the new Rowan mag. I’m never impressed by Rowan Mags, but always love the little books. The only think I’d consiter making is the pretty toupe colored one out of Calmer (on p 22 I think). I like the beaded one too, and I would do it with beads!

By: margene

margene — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 12:34:53 +0000

I’m old enough to be a g-ma and I LOVE the new Rowan. I can’t wait to get one and pick something fun to knit.