I admit I don’t follow the knitting magazines very closely, but there are several cute/interesting sweater patterns in the winter 2012 issue of Knitscene —
top left: Toulouse Pullover, designed by Leah B. Thibault (aka Ms. Cleaver), is a simple, slouchy top-down raglan with a retro “pussy bow” neck. (I give them bonus points for avoiding the term, while I myself find it unavoidable!)
top right: Gate Pullover, designed by Margaux Hufnagel (of TenTenKnits), is knit side to side with a geometric lace pattern across the shoulders.
bottom left: Farmstead Cardigan, designed by Amy Gunderson (of Get Off My Lawn Designs), is a top-down raglan with a seamed collar, also in a fairly spare geometric lace pattern.
bottom right: Minnette Pullover, designed by Cassie Castillo (of Azalea & Rosebud Knits), has front and back panels that are each worked in the round from the center out, which are then seamed together and sleeves added.
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All great sweaters! And thanks for linking to the designers’ blogs, now I know I can follow them more closely :D
You’re welcome!
Can’t wait to get a copy!