new (?) stuff
The new Jo Sharp Knit Issue 3 is out.
At first there was the initial frisson of excitement.
Then vague resentment set in..."All I need right now is more temptation, thanks!"
But I needn't have worried.
A quick survey of the thumbnails reveals that, well it's not exactly bouncing my trampoline.
I quite like the one on the cover
But even that bears a strong similarity to a Kid Mohair vest in Issue 2 I've already staked out.
I'm all for recycling but that's a bit cheeky.
Not as cheeky however as raising the prices of ones yarn range, then putting a little spin on it: "Jo Sharp knows your knitting time is precious, and she challenges you ... to match that preciousness with the yarn you use".
Uh-huh.
Guess it's a cyncial ol Thursday.
At first there was the initial frisson of excitement.
Then vague resentment set in..."All I need right now is more temptation, thanks!"
But I needn't have worried.
A quick survey of the thumbnails reveals that, well it's not exactly bouncing my trampoline.
I quite like the one on the cover
But even that bears a strong similarity to a Kid Mohair vest in Issue 2 I've already staked out.
I'm all for recycling but that's a bit cheeky.
Not as cheeky however as raising the prices of ones yarn range, then putting a little spin on it: "Jo Sharp knows your knitting time is precious, and she challenges you ... to match that preciousness with the yarn you use".
Uh-huh.
Guess it's a cyncial ol Thursday.
posted by Carson at 9:58 am
13 Comments:
I've noticed that Jo Sharp seems to do a lot of recycling, at least in the books I have or have seen. Sure the patterns are nice but doing the same basic shape but in a different yarn or with a lacy border instead of ribbed is totally cheeky!
Oooh, I like the one on the cover too (but that is cheeky.)
Debbie Bliss does the same thing - she's written 5 patterns and has managed to recycle them into 15 books. Hmm, seems I'm on the cynical train, too.
But hey, the spring Knitty's up. Maybe there's something there to strike your fancy?
Oh no! I was so excited when I saw that picture! I special ordered the first two from Australia and LOVE them. Bummed that you were underwhelmed.
I've noticed that too - it's not only Jo Sharp - for a while there, it seemed that every time Jo Sharp produced a new pattern, Knitters would have something that was very reminiscent of it.
Wow. It is rather very really... the preciousness of the yarn? And if time is money, I should spend it all with Jo Sharp?
I think the Cynical Thursday is cross-pacific.
hmm, seems the wool is not the only thing that is a bit precious in the Jo Sharp camp! Those thumbnails are all a bit generic, aren't they?
The previous two books were... nice.
YAY, let's start Cynical Thursday! I would love that ever so much! I mean, well, EVERY day is a cynical day, but I'm satisfied with the official day being Thursday!!
Problem is my money is precious too. That said...I do love the Silkroad Aran yarn, but I realize that any company cares more about my money that my knitting time.
I'd never heard of this magazine. I'll have to do a search for it. Thanks for sharing!~
Knit on!
i totally agree.
i do like
the vest
but
i didb't know
it was a repeat.
poo.
Jo is simplistic and I like that aesthetic. That said, even though you like "simple," recycling is definitely a no-no.
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