Vogue Knitting Publishes Three VK+ Patterns in Winter 2006/07 Issue
Published by Jen February 21st, 2007 in Plus-Size Knitting Patterns, Big Crafty Giveaways.
Vogue, Vogue, Vogue, you have so many pretty patterns but you only did the plus-size math on three of them in your latest issue. Is it really that difficult? Better Homes and Gardens doesn’t seem to have any trouble doing the math for Knit It. They have seven plus-size patterns in their latest issue.
I will forgive you this time since at least two of the three patterns are mighty nice. The fair isle sweater is refreshing and that bell sleeved coat is perfect for curvy figures. I don’t know what you were thinking about the third pattern, a floral mini dress over leggings. Leggings? Please spare me the humility of even thinking about wearing leggings.
Here are the details for my dear readers.
If you would like to see the high quality photos, check out their magazine preview here.
Plus-Size Patterns from Vogue Knitting Winter 2006/07
Fair Isle Pullover, pattern no. 6, page 73
“Close-fitting pullover with Fair Isle and solid stockinette stitch blocks, set-in sleeves and mohair ribbed sleeve cuffs and turtleneck.”
Difficulty: 3 out of 4
Sizes: X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X
Knitted Measurements:
- Bust: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52)”/81.5 (91.5, 101.5, 111.5, 122, 132)cm
- Length: 27 (28, 28, 28 1/2, 28 1/2, 29)”/68.5 (71, 71, 72.5, 72.5, 73.5)cm
- Upper arm: 12 (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)”/30.5 (33, 35.5, 38, 40.5, 43)cm
Ruffled Jacket, pattern no. 14, page 85
“Close-fitting stockinette stitch jacket with shaped side seams, bell sleeves and ruffled edges.”
Difficulty: 4 out of 4
Sizes: X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X
Knitted Measurements:
- Bust (closed): 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52)”/81 (91.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132)cm
- Length: 31 1/2 (32, 32 1/2, 33, 33 1/2, 34)”/80 (81.5, 82.5, 84, 85, 86.5)cm
- Upper arm: 11 (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)”/28 (30.5, 33, 35.5, 38, 40.5)cm
Floral Dress, pattern no. 26, page 98
“Very close-fitting long dress with intarsia knit floral designs and embroidered embellishments”
Difficulty: 4 out of 4
Sizes: X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X
Knitted Measurements:
- Bust: 33 (36 1/2, 40 1/2, 44, 47 1/2, 51 1/2)”/83.5 (92.5, 103, 111.5, 120.5, 130.5)cm
- Length: 41 1/2 (42, 42 1/2, 43 1/2, 44 1/2, 45)”/105.5 (106.5, 107.5, 110.5, 112.5, 114)cm
- Upper arm: 14 (15, 15 1/2, 16 1/4, 17, 18)”/35.5 (38, 39.5, 41, 43, 45.5)cm
Coming tomorrow morning: Places to find free patterns online! And the lowdown on plus-size patterns in Vogue’s knit.1. Thank you and good hump day and Ash Wednesday to you.
Contest over, thanks for playing! Don’t forget to leave your comments on this post for a chance to win a copy of this issue! Cat got your tongue? Here are some things I’d like to know: What do you think of these patterns? Would you make them? What’s your favorite knitting magazine or site? How much info should I post about each pattern? Do you want materials information too with links to online shops and manufacturers? How often do you buy knitting magazines or do you subscribe? (I’m terrible about buying them at the bookstore and not subscribing.)
12 Responses to “Vogue Knitting Publishes Three VK+ Patterns in Winter 2006/07 Issue”
- 1 Pingback on Feb 22nd, 2007 at 8:45 am
Wow….um, only 3? I am quite surprised at the lack of imagination. Of the 3 only the ruffled coat looks like something this ample body could wear and quite a simple knit from the photo description…and that *dress*? Who are they kidding!?! Can’t wait to see what Knit 1 has, and if they are really ample or just more ample than their normal 32, 34 and 36 inch busts.
Hey, thanks for starting up this blog! I’ve subscribed to it and I’m grateful someone has the gumption to do it.
Regarding the Vogue issue. With my short neck, I don’t do turtlenecks. EVER. The dress is not something I’d ever wear - I’d look like a walking sofa in it - although I do admire the intarsia. (Maybe in a pillow? Hmm.) The ruffled coat is pretty, although with my boobage I’m not sure if it would work for me.
I subscribe to Interweave Knits because I tend to like more of their designs and their articles on techniques. They seem to have next-to-nothing in the way of plus-size patterns, though.
I’m not terribly afraid of the math, so I figure if I see something I love I can always adapt it to my size. I usually look at the latest Knitter’s when I get a chance, and they seem to have a few more plus sizes, but I don’t usually care for the designs as much. I don’t make it to the bookstore often enough to check out most of the other mags out there. Which is why I’m happy to find this blog!
As for what info I’d like to see - photos or links to photos of the designs if possible; sizes/measurements; yarn info including name and fiber content; gauge.
I’ll be watching this space with interest!
I don’t know if I’d knit any of the Vogue patterns, but the jacket is pretty. I do like the intarsia on the dress but it doesn’t go up to a large enough size to make it comfortable on an ample figure. I would probably buy the magazine and use the charts for something else.
My favorite knitting magazine is Knitter’s, as many of their patterns are for ample knitters. It
is the only mag that I subscribe to. I get pattern ideas from a lot of websites, but the only ones that I’ve bought from are Just one More Row and White Lies Designs.
Please post links as you find them, for both patterns and yarn sources, especially online ones. Also, thanks for starting this blog.
I don’t subscribe to knitting magazines but buy them individually when I come across one that looks inspiring.
unfortunately for all of us the skinny jeans and leggings are coming back. no offense to the fashion industry (well this time anyway) but I will stick with my bootcut jeans as long as I can find them. however, I do like making leg-warmers for my teenage sister to wear over her skinny jeans.
Hmm. The words ‘close fitting’ in any pattern send chills down my spine. I’m sure the last thing anyone with lumps and bumps would want is to wear something close fitting.
The floral dress. Well. Surely there were some kind of hallucinogenic drugs going round the VK office at the time!?!?!?
Finally! I am so glad to have found this blog! WhooHoo! Big girls are not only crafty, but stylish too! I am finding some New Look patterns that are ok for me (size 16/18). I’m getting ready to make a wrap dress & tunic top this weekend. Check my blog for the results!
And I’d be glad to share how well they fit. Not only am I a bigger gal, I’m 6 foot tall
Thank you again! What a great idea for a blog!
Great blog! I’m so glad to have you to sort through the magazines looking for worthwhile patterns for me. And I’m always up for a crazy-person contest.
I’d love for you to think about posting the sock patterns you find for big feet! I have size 11 Fred Flintstone feet and while I’ve found a few, I’m always looking for more patterns. I like the ones that are either already sized for big feet, or are easy to modify without needing a calculator, graph paper, and 4 Advils.
plus size!!!! my ass!!!!! but they are cute, just not sure that I would make them… I just recently learned on OPRAH that the boxy, long turtle neck is SO NOT SLIMMING. that first sweater is an oprah no no. I have subscribed to INTERWEAVE KNITS , I have seen some old issues but haven`t gotten the new one yet….. the great thing about knitting magazines is the variety and the inspiration. I always have lots to knit, but when I find something EXCITING , it`s so much more fun. Looking forward to more from your blog.
I found your blog through Big Girl Knits KAL. What a great blog. I going to put this in my list on Bloglines.
I’m always disappointed in VK. I’m a very busty gal, and there’s tons of things out there that would still look great, if they’d just size up. I’m not skilled enough in sewing to do so, and since there’s so little out there I’ve been uninspired to jump into clothing. Sigh. I did manage to make a cardigan there, though; from an issue a few summers ago. It looks great, or will once I finish seaming it and sew in the zipper. And re-knit the collar. And fix the length of the sleeves. And probably a dozen other things…
3 plus-size patterns? Well, better than nothing. The pattern book that takes the cake, in my opinion, is Twinkle’s Big City Knits. It is a knitting book by a designer who knits VERY expensive things out of super, super bulky yarn. And her ‘large’ size is a 34 inch bust. Somebody feed those poor girls!!!!! It is about the most useless knitting book I have ever seen.
Love the book Big Girl Knits. Hope they get Big Girl Knits 2 out soon.