Seriously, What's With Twinkle?
So, I swear I was all set to blog about my ultra-cool antique sock-knitting machine (which I still haven't figured out how to work yet) and share gripes about Kaffe Fasset and his designs from hades, but then...
Then, I discovered Twinkle (aka Wenlan Chia) and her book of Big City Knits. The patterns are gorgeous, stunning, to-die-for...and sized to fit women with bust sizes up to 34".
That's right: up to 34".
The last time I had a size 34 bust, I was in elementary school. As for the small sizes...well, I'm sure some woman out there has a 25" bust, and it's very nice that there's an entire book of patterns designed specifically for her, but c'mon, Twinkle...how about the rest of us?
I'm a Big City Girl. I like funky, chunky knitted designs. I can wear the hell outta a cabled sweater-dress, size great-big-bust and all. Just who exactly are you designing for?
So, there's my rant. Move over, Kaffe...you've met your match in Twinkle.
Pull up a chair and get comfy....
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- Splindarella
- I knit, I spin, I weave...oh, and I have a family and career as well. But, ya know, a gal's gotta have her priorities....
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5 comments:
Go up to 34!! I would think most designers would start at that size. Do they not understand the size of the average women in this country?!
Amen sister!
Girl, my *ankles* are a 34.
Did you see Kay's review of Big City Knits over at Mason Dixon Knitting? I'm sure those ladies will fix up those patterns for the rest of us!
Hello!
I came across your ballband bath mat... how beautiful! Did you knit that on circulars? Do you remember approximately the dimensions of that bath mat? I had the idea of creating one and yours came up in my quest. You knitting are works of art.
Thank you!
CeElle
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