There are several free online knitting magazines, and one of the better ones is the patterns-only MagKnits, which is currently published monthly. Though the schedule has occasionally been erratic, many knitters have become accustomed to checking for a new MagKnits at the beginning of each month.
September's issue is up. It's the best I've seen in a while: a lace sock pattern, a lace shawl, two attractive sweaters, a child's skirt, and a small, colorful purse. (Some people may feel that "loud" is the more appropriate term, but I'm pretty sure that the "Byzantine Strawberry" purse looks better in person than it does in an online photo, where the soft sheen of the silk and the contrast between the silk's rich colors and the sparkle of the metallic yarn cannot be seen very well.) Men are out of luck this time around: these patterns are all for the ladies.
The two sweaters patterns are "Lucy Brown" and "Kaleidoscope." Lucy Brown is made from silk yarn and has an optional, corsage-like knit rose embellishment near the neckline. I think that it's a flattering shape for most women (though it's sized only up to 44"). Some won't like the brown color, although it's a good color for fall: that's OK, you can choose some other color. Kaleidoscope is a drapey, round-necked cardigan made from hand-dyed sock yarn knit on needles larger than usually recommended. It's a nice option for people who love those fingering-weight yarns, but don't want to knit at a fine gauge.
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