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[professorpski]

Piecework Fall 2023, Or What Have They Done to the Capelet? 

This issue has several projects all of which you see here. These include a knitted colorwork hat inspired by a stained glass window designed by Hazel Tindall, a Cherry blossom embroidery done in stumpwork by Jane Nicholas, and a bag in blackwork by Melinda Shebring. And then we have the knitted capelet on the cover by Shirley Paden with an ornate lace and beads design.

Once upon a time, the evening capelet was a small cape. Like a cape, it opened in the front, often tied at the throat and might have a collar or ruff at the neckline. Its charm lay in its grace, the way it could be untied and swept off the shoulders as our heroine came in from the chill and onto the dance floor. It could be made of fabric or fur, or knitted or crocheted.  

Then, somebody came up with the silly idea of the knitted capelet as a tube on pulled over the head. Why? Possibly because it was easier to knit certain ornate stitch patterns circularly rather than back and forth. But whatever is gained in the knitting is lost in the wearing. To take off a tube capelet means raising your arms as you would to take off a t-shirt, hardly the most graceful of movements. It also means pulling an ornate, possibly fuzzy knitwear over your elaborate earrings, your delicate up-do, and perhaps your hat if you are really dressed up. Imagine for a moment what happens if an earring catches a strand of yarn as you pull this capelet over your head. Yikes! Doffing a tube capelet it at best awkward and risks chaos. In short, a silly design. Although here the lace pattern is so interesting that it is worth taking and using on something else.

In addition to these projects, there are several historical articles on Portuguese embroidery, on metallic yarns and fabrics, on Louisa May Alcott, and more.

You can find at you local yarn store, bookstore or online here: https://pieceworkmagazine.com/

[jill-knits]

Today I am not wearing any of my designs so I'm going to showcase two that are directed at other customers. Heaven is a baby blanket in 3 sizes: 18 (24) (36)" / 45.7 (61) (91.4) cm. This is all a baby needs, and are good for when they are moving on their own. Express yourself with the heart motifs. ⠀ ⠀ Also Queenstown Hats. There are lots of sizes, from baby to big head/hair. Genderless, yarn agnostic, and variations on a theme at different weights and fibers. I used Cashmere People, Anzula, and Oink Pigments. Scroll for more pics. #yarnlove #knittedhatpattern #knittedhat #knittedhats #knittedblanket #knittedbabyblanket #knittedbabyhat #knitweardesigner #knittersgonnaknit #knittingaddict #alltheyarn #fibermatters #knitting_inspiration #knitting https://www.instagram.com/p/CIPbiUpJWFc/?igshid=clmq9ials1ol

[jill-knits]

The Lisse Hat done in Infinite Twist. This is a great hat that I’ve knitted in at least a half dozen yarns. This one takes you through a whole purple story. #ilovepurple #knittedhats #knittedhatpattern #colorstrology #coloroftheday #knitweardesigner #knittedfashion #knitting_inspiration #knittingaddict #knittingyarn https://www.instagram.com/p/B9nNQm6J__h/?igshid=1s64b3uupl6k5

[jill-knits]

Named for a lighthouse on Block Island, Southeast Light is a beacon for stranded knitting, in small doses. The pattern is available as a single-pattern download or as a kit through North Light Fibers. Southeast Light is jointly produced with North Light Fibers. Link in Profile. #northlightfibers #northlightfibersblockisland #northlightfiberswaterstreet #strandedknitting #strandedknittedhat #alterknitstitchdictionary #knitweardesigner #knitweardesign #fashionknit #fashionknitwear #fashionknitting #fashionknits #passionknit #knittedhats #knittedhatpattern #jillwolcottknits #jwksoutheastlight #artisanalyarns #yarn #yarnaddict #yarnspirations #knitspirationhat #handknits #knittersofinstagram #knitstagram #knittersofravelry #knittersoftheworld #knittersgonnaknit #knittingaddict #whatinspiresyou https://www.instagram.com/p/B7PYaaWpU3l/?igshid=1sajj9hdefuge

[jill-knits]

Project Twin. #fiberuary Once my mom made another hat of mine in this shape using 2 colors. When she finished she said, "What should I do with the remaining yarn (lots)?" I said to do the same hat (she was a hat wearer), flipping the colors. We were on our way to a play. She confessed on the ride home that she had been so excited to try out the reversed colors she was distracted and could hardly wait to get home. She was in her 80s. #memories #fiberuarychallenge #fiberuarychallenge2022 #fiberuary #knittedhats #knittedhatdesign #knittedhatpatterns #knittedhatsofinstagram #strandedknitting #strandedcolorwork #strandedknithat #strandedknits #yarn #northlightfibers https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ5KMd-vwq8/?utm_medium=tumblr

[jill-knits]

Spent the day getting things squared away to participate in #fastenoff2020. 15 of my patterns on sale—including this one, #jwkkormt and #jwkischia, both new patterns. Available now on my website and other places tomorrow. I believe there will be a newsletter this week too. Link in profile will be updated Wednesday. #somuchtodo #knitweardesignersofinstagram #independentdesigners #knittedfashion #fashionknitting #fashionknit #knittedcowls #knittedcowlpattern #knittedshawlpattern #knittedhatpatterns #knittedscarfpattern https://www.instagram.com/p/CIACDYdJHvI/?igshid=11z5a7mvvei1w