Breaking News: Press Release
Earlier today, Interweave Spokeswoman Ida Knitthat announced that the magazine is suffering from Wrong Size-itis. "It's an industry wide epidemic," explained Ms. Knitthat, citing examples from numerous other publications. Assured by physicians, Ms. Knitthat excitedly told press "The cure is Ms. WryPunster's knitting. Were it not for her, the Show Off Ruffle Skirt would have been buried in its own dumpiness. We have considering put the proper sizes on models and avoiding unflattering angles, but Ms. WryPunster works for free! We are deeply grateful for her selflessness."
In a prepared statement, Ms. WryPunster said "I couldn't have done it without Debbie Bliss, Addison Lace-Needle and Katie Himmelberg. They are the real stars in this exciting event."
Responding to queries for more information, Ms. Knitthat said, "Katie Himmelberg's Summertime Tunic was published in the Summer, 2007 issue of Interweave Knits, as part of our Simple Knits series."
At a recent forum where the experts complained that "Simple Knits," plays down to new knitters, Ms. WryPunster said, "Actually, it's a delightful series. The designs just need some tweaks to bring them to the high fashion standards we've come to expect from such a great magazine."
Ms. WryPunster's agent confirmed that she used nearly 600 yards of Debbie Bliss Pure Silk, a dk weight silk reclaimed from an earlier ill-fitting project. She added, "Changing the ribbing to a twisted 1 by 1 rib, adding several inches of length and crocheting the straps rather than using ribbon all contribute to the success of this project. Ms. WryPunster is thrilled."
A spokewoman for Addison Lace-Needle also released a statement, adding "Knitting size 33 1/2 was only possible with the help of my children, US 3 and US 5."
Debbie Harry had no comment on rumors that this look was stolen directly from her closet, circa 1983.
Have your agent work on royalties! Your mods made a fabulous looking/fitting top!!
Posted by: margene | August 15, 2008 at 11:42 AM
"Real-sized models with right-sized clothing are the trend of the future," fashion experts have said. "Ms. WryPunster sets a standard that industry leaders across the entire soft goods range would do well to consider." Editors at Vogue could not be reached for comment. One well-respected source who did not wish to be named added, "The power of Ms. WryPunster's confidence and personal flair should not be underestimated. Her engagement with the pieces she knits and her attitude when she wears them transform mere pieces of cloth into expressions of self, which is that je ne sais quoi for which everyone is striving."
Posted by: Leela | August 15, 2008 at 11:53 AM
So cute!
Posted by: mick | August 15, 2008 at 12:13 PM
That is hysterical.
You look fabulous in that top! Work it!
Posted by: jillian | August 15, 2008 at 02:23 PM
Fabulous, amazing, very well done!
Posted by: Ruth | August 15, 2008 at 04:17 PM
Fandamntastic - both the tunic and the entry. You are rocking it!
Posted by: earthchick | August 15, 2008 at 05:07 PM
I love your take on this pattern. I keep debating on if this will work for me.
Great blog post.
Posted by: chrispy | August 16, 2008 at 01:28 PM
Do you sleep? It doesn't sound like it with the full class schedule and then all the knitting you have finished. Your needles must be smoking. The tunic is great and I love the gathered pullover. It's on my list for me.
Posted by: donna lee | August 17, 2008 at 02:31 PM
This post is so funny and so true! Suddenly the summertime tunice looks much nicer and cooler and hipper(?) than it ever did :)
Posted by: erin | August 17, 2008 at 09:33 PM
Great knit! Love the styling for the shoot too!
re: people thinking your sweater was a scarf
People seem to have incredible difficulties with sizing for knit items. I always have someone say "for a baby?" when I tell them I'm working on socks. Except for my grandma, who always thinks I'm working on a sweater, no matter what.
Posted by: tara | August 18, 2008 at 04:23 AM
OOOh, that was well done. Very well done. And so appropriate too. The tunic is great but the critique of recent trends in pattern publishing is even better.
Posted by: Elinor | August 18, 2008 at 03:52 PM
I love it! I'd always liked that pattern, but your modifications are wonderful. Oh... and I would like to steal those shoes from your closet.
Posted by: Gina | August 18, 2008 at 10:14 PM
You've done a wonderful job not just writing about the completed tunic but also in all your modifications. I would never have thought to make this for myself but now, it's tempting.
Thank you for the entertaining read!
Kirby
Posted by: Kirby | August 20, 2008 at 02:20 PM
Too funny! I love your photos, but I would visit just as often without them because of your stellar writing!
Posted by: knitbug | August 22, 2008 at 11:25 AM