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August 11, 2006

Look!

The new RYClassic books are out, at least for a small preview:

[Be patient. Laughing Hens was slow for me, but it has the best previews I've found.]
* Classic Landscape
* Classic Spirit
* Classic Style
* Classic Alpaca

I see several things that could very possibly make their way onto my ever-growing to-do list:

Hush, from Classic Style

Comfy Cable, from Classic Landscape

Peace, from Classic Style

Cambridge, from Classic Alpaca

Hello, I am in one big cabling mood.

I know a lot of people have written recently about how the new Rowan 40 doesn't suck, and I agree. But I still think that the photography and styling in Rowan is too cluttered for me to really tell whether I like a garment. What can I say? RYClassic has stolen my heart, and I'm not too ashamed to admit it.

Of course, there are a few RYClassic misfires. Love isn't blind, you know. For instance, no man should ever, EVER wear bobbles.

Duffel, from Classic Landscape

Have a great weekend. I plan to spend mine knitting near a campfire and sleeping under the stars.

Posted by Ann at August 11, 2006 07:16 AM

Comments

Bobbles on a guy - that is pretty funny. I do love RYC patterns as a whole though. Classic and tasteful (and cabely!!)

Posted by: stacey at August 11, 2006 07:44 AM

Just when I let my rowan sub expire! darn it!

I love all the knits you put up...especially Peace. SO pretty.

Fall is right around the corner! :)

Posted by: heather at August 11, 2006 07:46 AM

After seeing the Classic preview in Rowan 40, I actually put Peace and Cambridge on my list of want-to-knit for this winter, too. I love both of them. We could do a knit-a-long :)

Posted by: Erin at August 11, 2006 08:32 AM

Now you've gone and done it... I am in love with RYC! More books to buy! (and the yarn will undoubtedly come later...)

Wow, totally loving Peace and Comfy Cables.

Posted by: Lolly at August 11, 2006 08:48 AM

Thanks for the preview. I have been waiting to get a look, and I agree with all your choices. Hard to pick just one!

And that bobble thing, I am TRULY embarrassed for that guy. Poor thing.

Posted by: Niki at August 11, 2006 10:40 AM

I'm with you--- it's time to cable!

Posted by: LauraRN at August 12, 2006 05:15 PM

OMG, I MUST have the Classic Alpaca to make Cambridge. Could this be the perfect vest pattern I've been looking for? I can't wait to get my hands on that beauty. Thanks! :D

Posted by: isel at August 14, 2006 07:39 AM