| Stunning colours shine through to winter 2022 |
1. For everyone: the difference between Swing & Swagger?
2. For everyone: Digit Tabard: a spectacular kit challenge
3. For everyone: Stunning starter kits: cowls, wraps & hats
4. For Aussies: Show updates: let's meet in Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Ballarat & Bendigo |
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| Shows in Sydney & Ballarat |
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Sydney In Style Turramurra
March 12th & 13th 10am - 3pm
Corner Turramurra & Pacific Hwy
Craft Alive Ballarat
April 1st to 3rd 9.30am - 4.30pm
Civic Centre, Mair Rd, Ballarat, Victoria
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Shows in Canberra,
Brisbane & Bendigo |
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April 30th & 1st May 10am to 4pm
Australasian Quilt Convention
Brisbane May 26th to 29th
Bendigo Sheep & Wool Show
July 15th to 17th |
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The difference between
Swing and Swagger |
 I started to design swingcoats in the 90's, as most of the garments I was making to measure and required a touch more ease into the hip.
The Fan & Cable Swingcoat below in Cream was my first swingcoat design. Then the Diamond Cable Swing, in Red below, which was slightly less full across the shoulders. My first multi-colour intarsia swingcoat is the Times Cable Swing below centre with the Vee Shawl Collar.
The Fan & Cable Swagger left in Jacaranda still has ample ease over the hip which tailors into a high-waisted fit. |
| So the Swingcoat has fullness from the shoulder down and the Swagger style is fitted in the upper body. If you love the longer length you can also knit the Swagger in a longer length. |
| Choosing your style is about both height and body shape |
| The combination of quality spun Australian wool and a firmer tension over the upper body and shoulders creates garments that wear incredibily well and hold their shape and length. |
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| Swingcoats: all about draping from the shoulders |
 The original 90's swingcoat styling had a wide sleeve and deep armholes. I am always updating styling and the garments below show the new slimmer sleeve.
The Tudor Swingcoat & Fan & Cable Swingcoat below show the fullness in the skirt of the coat, which is supported by the fitted shoulders.
The body shaping in the swingcoats narrows the panels between the cables. In addition, the needle size is decreased to achieve a firmer tension over the upper body which also supports the garment length. |
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| Social Media and Websites |
| Follow Signatur Handknits on Facebook - for show updates and reminders! |
| I am wrestling with 2 websites at present after Ozeyarn was absorbed into my other sites. So, I'll be moving to my new Shopify site and keeping sigknit.com as a design achive. |
| and of course Instagram has daily posts from Jane with colour, cute animals and life's inspiring moments |
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Light up your needles
on Digit Tabard |
Bringing a little fun & colour to your knitting life with the Digit Tabard this winter.
Garment A$515/ knitting kit A$195/ Pattern A$35.
Above Tudor Swingcoat Garment A$735/ Knitting Kit A$295/ Pattern A$75 |
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| I designed this Rainbow Cardigan many years ago for a local author. She writes children's books and runs a local book club for kids - the stars had some sparkle in them! |
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Below: Cowls and scarves
as knitting kits |
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| If you'd like to discuss anything in this newsletter - or anything at all, please email Jane. Thanks for your support - Laura, Petra, Philippa, Cathryn, Helen and I look forward to seeing you in the knitting circle! |
