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This week Kathy talks with author and designer Amy Herzog about her newest book, Knit Wear Love.

This book is a companion piece to her first book, Knit to Flatter, and focuses more on helping the knitter understand what kinds of garments they like to make and how to integrate those into their existing wardrobe.

Steve’s Yarn Picks of the week:

• Fibra Natura Denims
• Anzula Meridian
• Lorna’s Laces Cloudgate
• Plymouth Homestead Tweed
• Cascade Pacific Multis – Disc Colors
• Cascade Pure Alpaca – Disc Colors
• Cascade Lana D’oro – Disc Colors
• 41st Anniversary Sale – See the full sale list here! (Please remember these sale prices will not be in effect until April 1st!)

Reminder:

Today is the Meltdown! Family book and music festival! Bring the family for a great day at Smith Voc. High School.

You can join in the WEBS Mystery Blanket Knit-A-Long or Crochet-A-Long at anytime, grab the patterns that have already been released and join in the conversation on Ravelry.

Upcoming Events:

Classic Elite Yarns Trunk shows are ongoing and there’s always something new to see! Stop by the store to see what’s on display.

Be sure to check out all of our upcoming Events here.

Mark your calendars, WEBS Tent Sale is happening May 16th and 17th, and don’t miss the 11th Annual Fleece Market on may 16th!

  

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This week Kathy talks with Amy Herzog, the author of Knit to Flatter, and the creator of the Custom Fit program.

Amy became a sweater knitter because she wanted to knit clothes she could wear and with the Custom Fit program she tries to empower other knitters to do the same for themselves. When you knit a sweater that really fits and makes you feel good you end up with Happy Sweater Face!

From the site:

CustomFit makes custom patterns for hand-knit sweaters. It takes your choices, your body, and your hand-knit fabric and produces a pattern perfectly suited to you.

CustomFit makes a sweater that is the correct size. From hem to neck, and everything in between.

Steve’s Yarn Picks:

• Rowan Kidsilk Haze Amore
• Rowan Kidsilk Haze Amore Shimmer
• Frog Tree Pediboo
• Wildwood Yarns 55% Alpaca 30% Lambswool 15% Silk – Closeout
• Wildwood Yarns 70% Wool 30% Silk – Closeout
• Wildwood Yarns 70% Alpaca 30% Wool – Closeout

Reminder:

Ready, Set, Knit! listeners are you up for a challenge?!   The KnottyGirls Knitcast issued a challenge and started the Ravelry Podcaster Throwdown. They claimed that their listeners will turn in more hats for Halos of Hope by the end of Stitches West 2014 than any other podcast out there. You all know that Kathy has a competitive streak a mile wide and can’t resist a challenge! Steve has even stepped in and said that he will ship all the collected hats to Stitches West! Here’s what you need to do:

Make as many knit and/or crochet hats as you can (check here for preferred fibers and free patterns) and get them to us by February 1, 2014. Make sure each hat and package is labeled with “Team RSK!” Please mail all packages to:

We are no longer accepting donations of hats – please send all hat donations to 

Halos for Hope

20987 N. John Wayne Pkwy

#B104-432 

Maricopa, AZ  85139

If you’re posting about your progress on Facebook or Twitter please use #PodcastThrowdown. And please join the Podcasters Throwdown Group on Ravelry and show your support in the Team RSK thread! If you’ve sent in hats let us know who you are.

  

When Amy Herzog was here to teach her Fit to Flatter class back in January 2011 (was it really that long ago?), I had the pleasure of taking the class. If you get the change, I urge you to take it, and check out her online class on Craftsy. Both are amazing! Amy’s new book Knit to Flatter is an amazing resource that’s full of information and patterns to make you look your best. We’re all shaped differently and Amy shows you how you can flatter your shape.

The first section has you use a picture of yourself to figure out your body shape – top-heavy, bottom-heavy, or proportional. You’ll find great pictures illustrating the different body shapes and clear directions on how you can determine yours. You may even be surprised where you fall. (I know I was!) In this section, as well as throughout the book, you’ll find tips on the best ways to flatter your shape.

The patterns are divided by body shape, but each pattern has modification tips for the other shapes, so you’re not limited to just what’s in your section. Patterns are merely a jumping off point to creating a garment that fits and flatters YOU perfectly. The modifications section is chockfull of helpful information on darts, bust shaping, short rows, and more to make the most out of your project. This book deserves a prominent place in your library.

I also love that the book uses women of all different sizes to show off the gorgeous patterns. I don’t think there’s one pattern in here that I wouldn’t want to knit and wear! The projects all have very generous size options as well. Many start at a 28″ chest measurement and go up to a 53″ or higher.

Are you in the area? Amy will be here for a book-signing to celebrate this new release on Thursday, June 6th from 6:00pm to 7:30 pm. Please join us, stop by, say hi, and have your book signed.