Drops Voting Time Again
Even though I know that all the patterns will eventually be published, I always look forward to voting on the new Drops patterns. This year, a number of their designs feature a new, fur-like yarn that doesn’t do much for me (I’m still recovering from that whole era of eyelash yarns we had a while ago) and there are fewer of the interesting cabled designs that are usually my favorites—but there’s still plenty to like.
My choices?
First up, some cardigans.
ee-367
This looks like just the thing to keep a body cozy during a windy walk on a beach.
me-043
I love the slightly military styling of this one.
u-619
Just look at the gorgeous way cables are used to highlight the back and create waist shaping.
x-369
This one has so many interesting things going on—I really think it would be a fun knit.
And then, several vests. (Melissa would like a knit vest, so I keep book-marking patterns, but what I really need to do is start knitting.)
ee-362
This one is definitely not Melissa’s style, but I could imagine making it for Miss Sparkles.
ee-368
Again, not Melissa’s style, but it sure looks like a quick, fun knit.
me-046
This is the one I can actually imagine Melissa wearing—some interesting detailing, but nothing fussy.
And then a handful of other patterns.
la-001
A lovely, crescent-shaped shawl with lace edging.
ee-382
A hat that pretty much cracks me up.
ne-073
And some cozy slippers that would make great winter-time gifts.
Those are my votes—what are yours?
May 19 2011 06:40 pm | Uncategorized
Jo on 31 May 2011 at 11:58 am #
You totally nailed it about which vest Melissa would like! A no-frills kinda girl, my sis! So START KNITTING while she’s in Spain & have a birthday surprise for her when she returns home, eh?
I also liked the Bob Hus – cats are so finicky about where they will or will not sleep.