Stitches Midwest 2010 Fashion Show Part 3

Kathy Zimmerman brought a series of aran-inspired sweaters tothe show including this Fantastic Fisherman sweater done in Kollage yarn.

One of the more interesting pieces in terms of construction was Nicky Epstein's  Cable Crossover done in Aslan Trends' Royal Alpaca. Epstein is very creative and I have enjoyed her edgings books, so I was happy to see a larger piece by this designer!

Elise Duvekot brought us a design from her Knit One Below book. This is an adult version of a children's sweater called Railroad Tracks for Her.  It is knit in Aslan Trends' Royal Alpaca.

If you like knitting with corn, then Zimmerman's Rivka's Cables sweater might be right up your alley.  The Corntastic yarn seems to have good stitch definition for this lovely cable front pullover.

Ilikethe graphic quality of this next piece, Elizabeth's Dress. It was designed by Nina Ganci in Skif cotton tape yarn.  It is nice to see the assymetrical pattern (although I can't imagine knitting it with all those carries on the back side. Can anyone say machine knitting!!?

This is the Ballet Ruffled Tunic made in Fiesta Yarns' Ballet. Ellen Liguori gets credit for this imaginative piece full of texture and flounce!

This is another stunning piece by Rick Mondragon. Named for the painter of waterlilies, Monet features the colors of the great French painters works in gradually modulating stripes. This top was featured on the Summer issue of Knitters and is made from Twisted Sisters' Zazu yarn.

The lines of this Winter Tee for Two sweater set are very flattering. Helene Rush gives us this striped duo, done in Knit One Crochet Too Ty-Dy yarn.  The matching Noni bag was made of Stonehenge Fiber Mill Shepherd's Wool.

Kathy Zimmerman calls this sweater "Leading Man". It was executed in Kollage yarns' Fantastic.

Rick Mondragon is palying mindfully with colors this year. This top is called Color Bars and will be available in the 100th Issue of Knitters coming soon. It knit up perfectly in Mission Falls 1824 wool.

Angela Juergens' Celebration Tunic is a bit more flamboyant. Also in the upcoming very special 100th Issue of Knitters, it is knit in Cascade yarns 220 Superwash wool.

Here's one I'd like to knit even though I am not much of a cables fan. The diagonal line across the chest in this Cable Front Pullover, really adds panache to this Schulana design in their Sumerino yarn. What fun!

Speaking of fun, next came an alpaca vest and accessories designed by Hoyle in New Era Fiber Fox and Hounds.

This is the Rhapsody Vest by Twisted Sisters in their Allure.

Look what you can do with sock yarn!  One of the more daring designs was this Round Robin's Vest. I think I would like the center rectangle in the back to be a tiny bit wider, but of course brazenness is in the thinness of the lines! 

The vest is knit in Louet's Euroflax and Kureyon.

Here's Nicky Epstein's Spellbound again. This time it is done in a single color of Aslan Trends' Del Cerro. 

 I'd love to see it with the center stripe in each panel done in a contrasting color.

Vladamira Cmorej designed this Cable Colors top, which is knit in Kollage yarns' Glisten.

Photographs can't catch the sparkle of the yarn, but the stitch definition is marvelous!

Here's another round sock yarn creation with a narrow band in the back.  Julie Weisenberger designed this piece in Isager I and Opal sock yarn.

The skimpy back belies the drapey full fabric-y front!

This Woven Kimono  was made in Shetland wool on the Cricket Loom and designed by Nancy McRay.

Gwen Bortner calls this one "Father Knows Best". It is her Entree to Entrelac book and can be knit in Tahki Yarns' Donegal Tweed.

If you are expanding your horizons, you may like Skacel's Artfelt Lined Vest done in Schoppel Wolle's Artfelt Merino and silk rovings.

Unfortunately this photo does not do justice to the garment, but here's another fun and kicky piece done in Prism's Wild Stuff. It will be published int he big celebratory 100th issue of Knitters and is called Silver Plumes (by the Knitters Design Team).

This vest isn't meant to cause us any sorrow. It's Penny Ollman's Purple Reign done in Skacel/Ziron Lifestyle. It will  also be in the Fall issue of Knitters. I predict a run on the market for this issue!

Great Yarns gives us this 128 Cable Vest. It looks like it could have 128 cables on it, but actually the yarn is Cascade's 128 Superwash.

Here's Gwen Bortner's Watercolor coat with its slow color modulation from pink to blue.  It's in her book and uses Malabrigo's baby Merino lace.

And this seems like a good place to break for now. Look for more intriguing cardigans in the next installment of the Stitches Midwest 2010 show review.