I got the new Interweave Knits (Spring ’05) in the mail a couple of days ago. Believe it or not, I didn’t take the time to look at it until last night. Here’s what I really really like, in order of appearance…

The Vittadini ad

The cover sweater

and my favorite…

I want one, and I think it could look smashing in some of the pretty cotton/wool blends I’ve seen. I’ll need to investigate that. I think it would look cute worn over another shirt. This is gorgeous, and I want to knit it.

Other things in the issue I liked-

the Wear-Everywhere Pullover is very pretty. I liked that.

I really like the Flowered Waistcoat.

The Bear Claw Blanket is incredibly cool, but I’d totally change the colors. And I’m sorry, a whole blanket knit with sock needles? Kill me now.

Border on the Extravagant is neat, but I could never wear it, no matter how skinny I get. Those top, fuzzy pocket flaps would be up in my face, I’d feel like a poodle. But I’d love to see some small busted ladies knit that one up.

I liked the Brioche top, but while it is a gorgeous stitch, it’s another one I can’t picture on anyone that isn’t slight of frame.

I think I love the Cable Rib Socks. I have some koigu I’d like to knit those with. That reminds me… koigu socks. Do they hold up? Olivia’s Baby Ull socks finally died, and boy did they die. If it were possible, I’d say the hole is bigger than the sock! So, considering Koigu is nylon free merino, I was wondering what your experience has been in reference to how they wear. Any input is welcome.

There are other things I liked in the magazine, but I can’t exactly list them all. As it is, you’re probably pretty bored with me.

So how ’bout some spinning news! It occurred to me today that I can use some of my credit at Columbine to rent her shop wheel, which I’ve done. It is sitting in my living room with half a bobbin of merino spun. Hee hee. The wheel is a Kiwi, which I really don’t care for, BUT, beggars can’t be choosers, so here I am. I’m going to try to spin up the remaining roving from the original pound I bought two years ago, then I want to knit a simple shawl on big needles so it will be easy to see the wild and crazy progression of my first spinning attempts. I’m excited about it, actually.