Comment from danielle
Time: August 1, 2008, 2:08 pm

They are both fabulous - I don’t know which one to make first! I love them both. :)

Comment from knitlass
Time: August 1, 2008, 2:17 pm

It all looks fab - so well photographed and put together. I was excited yesterday when I realised today was the day… I’m not disappointed, and it’s great to have such great names in one place. Now I just have to decide which thing to knit first….

Comment from Brenda
Time: August 1, 2008, 2:30 pm

I love them both! I’ve got to make Little Birds ASAP. Great designs..as always!

Comment from Kel
Time: August 1, 2008, 2:30 pm

Wow, they’re gorgeous! i especially love the first one. Congrats!

Comment from ann
Time: August 1, 2008, 2:36 pm

congrats on the launch! I love the designs and I think the business model is fantastic for designers. :)

Comment from sparklycat
Time: August 1, 2008, 2:39 pm

Ever since the sneaky preview pics I’ve had my beady eye on the Little Birds sweater…..and today I found out it was one of yours! It’s absolutely gorgeous. No wonder you went all the way to Canada with it - I wouldn’t let it out of my sight if I had it too. ;o)

Comment from Ühltje
Time: August 1, 2008, 2:41 pm

They are both gorgeous!

Comment from Anya
Time: August 1, 2008, 2:48 pm

Great designs!!! I found out about Twist Collective earlier this morning and already have several patterns on my “to knit” list, including your Twist Key Hole.

And the whole project is wonderful to look at - great photography, modeling, and styling!!!

Comment from marti
Time: August 1, 2008, 2:50 pm

absolutely worth waiting for. they are both lovely.

Comment from Jessica
Time: August 1, 2008, 3:05 pm

Yay!!!

Comment from Kim
Time: August 1, 2008, 3:08 pm

Very nice! I love the one with the little birds!

Comment from gleek
Time: August 1, 2008, 3:09 pm

the patterns on twist are very beautiful for sure! i love your keyhole sweater :)

Comment from sarah
Time: August 1, 2008, 3:11 pm

wow those two designs are AMAZING! truly truly beautiful. :D

Comment from Kristiina
Time: August 1, 2008, 3:11 pm

I love both of them! The first one is the cutest I’ve ever seen!:)

Comment from Emma in France
Time: August 1, 2008, 3:13 pm

While neither sweater will suit me, I do think that they are both beautiful designs. Congrats!

Comment from Ruth
Time: August 1, 2008, 3:20 pm

Gorgeous, both of them! Well done!

Comment from lolly
Time: August 1, 2008, 3:22 pm

Fabulous work, Ysolda!

Comment from Jennifer
Time: August 1, 2008, 3:31 pm

Fantastic work! Those birdies are seriously seriously cute. :D

Comment from Shani
Time: August 1, 2008, 3:35 pm

I think Little Birds is by far and away the standout design in this issue. It is just really something special. In fact, I was late for work this morning because I had to buy it and look through it before I left. I’ve never done stranding colorwork before and some of the pattern actually scares me, but I’m looking forward to the challenge! Well done!

Comment from rose
Time: August 1, 2008, 3:40 pm

These are so beautiful! The details really shine, and the birds are fabulous. Congratulations on a job well done.

Comment from Rhian
Time: August 1, 2008, 4:00 pm

I’ve been looking forward to the Twist Collective release for weeks, and your designs are absolute stunners! Little Birds has been bought and has gone straight into my Ravelry queue. I haven’t done colourwork before, but I’ll muddle through - and I’m looking forward to it! Now to choose my colours…

Comment from Etoile
Time: August 1, 2008, 4:03 pm

Waouh, you’re so talented! I love them! I just watched Twist Collective: what a great magazine!!!

Comment from Vilde
Time: August 1, 2008, 4:20 pm

Wonderful!! I went through the whole Twist Collective magazine and one of the patterns I bought was Little Birds. I love, love, love the detailing of it. So many clever and unique features. I have a friend who will be receiving the sweater (eventually…) and it suits her PERFECTLY! I’ve been on the lookout for a design for her and when I saw Little Birds I actually gasped and then said her name out loud. So, thanks, Ysolda!

Comment from hadley
Time: August 1, 2008, 4:23 pm

Oh! Oh! They’re so beautiful! I literally popped out of my chair when I saw the one with the little birds. Aren’t you and your designs just a gift to the world?

Comment from Casssy
Time: August 1, 2008, 5:16 pm

I love love love the little birds cardigan. So quaint and beautiful. Very nice designing Ysolda!

Comment from Kat
Time: August 1, 2008, 5:24 pm

They are both fabulous, but the little birds are particularly so! Your designs continue to amaze me.

Comment from Marnie
Time: August 1, 2008, 5:37 pm

I love your pieces. The keyhole one is particularly fantastic.

Comment from Clumsy Knitter
Time: August 1, 2008, 5:37 pm

I love them! I’m already clearing space in my queue so I can start the birds. Yay! :)

Comment from Marie
Time: August 1, 2008, 5:44 pm

I’m having the beginnings of my first little fling with colourwork and those little birds started calling to me the second I saw them! I’ve only had a quick tour but Twist looks fab!

Comment from Abby
Time: August 1, 2008, 5:45 pm

I absolutely love both of these sweaters! I’m going to have to practice color work so I can knit the first one!

Comment from Tasha
Time: August 1, 2008, 6:17 pm

That’s it. I’m learning colorwork. And sweaters. :D

Comment from Tasha
Time: August 1, 2008, 6:22 pm

Oh, and the Little Birds sweater reminds me of “The Littlest Birds” by The Be Good Tanyas: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHNAFRg6jYA

Comment from Vonnie
Time: August 1, 2008, 6:30 pm

I only heard about Twist Collective today and I’m so impressed with it! I love both your patterns, the second one in particular as colourwork still intimidates me a little.

Congratulations :)

Comment from meg
Time: August 1, 2008, 6:57 pm

Both sweaters are beautiful- I especially love the fair isle bird one!

Comment from Juliet
Time: August 1, 2008, 7:08 pm

Well done Ysolda. You’re so up there with the best of them. Love the patterns. Real quality

Comment from mapleknits
Time: August 1, 2008, 7:29 pm

I have been longing today.The Twist Collective is fantastic! Your patter in great. I love Little Birds I must say. Anyway, congratulations for the new start. PS My Liesl is just a botton to go!

Comment from Anna
Time: August 1, 2008, 7:32 pm

They’re both absolutely fabulous! I was wondering what the birdy pattern was when you shared that little teaser of it. So pretty! Congratulations!

Comment from K
Time: August 1, 2008, 7:41 pm

Oh, lovely!

I am not a cardigan person, but I really do like Little Birds.

Comment from Debbie
Time: August 1, 2008, 9:20 pm

The sweaters are awesome! I love the new site, and it will be a huge success!

Comment from ileana
Time: August 1, 2008, 9:46 pm

Very cool! They’re both gorgeous!

Comment from Emily
Time: August 1, 2008, 10:31 pm

The whole issue is amazingly beautiful, and your Little Birds sweater is the highlight of the whole thing as far as I’m concerned. Well done!

Comment from Clare
Time: August 2, 2008, 12:54 am

Oh wow. The first cardy is fabulous! I’ve been at a bit of a loss as to what to knit recently, wondering why there wasn’t something in the way of a cardigan that was cute/ quirky, while still being tailored enough for me to wear with a suit at work. And the kind of cardigan where I can just do up the bottom few buttons and leave the top ones undone because that’s how I like wearing my cardies. Uh… you’ve done it! Congratulations on the whole thing.

Comment from Katya
Time: August 2, 2008, 12:57 am

I love the Little Birds sweater!! All of your designs are brilliant (rose red has become my favorite hat ever) and these are definitely no exception, great job!

Comment from lucy
Time: August 2, 2008, 1:06 am

Oh my! Very incredible Ysolda!

Comment from Sarah
Time: August 2, 2008, 1:25 am

Those are so lovely!

I like the little birds, low cut v-neck, and cross over front so much.

Comment from ziah
Time: August 2, 2008, 1:27 am

Both designs are gorgeous, but being a cardi addict, I love, love, LOVE the little birds cardigan! Congrats on such a great job!

Comment from kathy
Time: August 2, 2008, 3:37 am

So excited to see this! Congrats on both being published - really wonderful work. I love the traditional aspect of the little birds pattern juxtaposed with the modern shape of the cardigan.

Comment from Bekky
Time: August 2, 2008, 8:49 am

Congratulations! I bought little birds (and a few other) patterns yesterday and am now madly swatching to find my perfect colour combination. I love this - it is so cute and I can’t wait to cast on!

Comment from milliini
Time: August 2, 2008, 9:09 am

Wow! That little birds is soo wonderful, fabulous, I love it! It says that I have to knit it. NOW!

Comment from Melissa
Time: August 2, 2008, 11:03 pm

GORGEOUS! Beautiful knitting. Love the TC website.

Comment from Melinda
Time: August 3, 2008, 7:02 am

I’ve just been on the Twist Collective site and came over here to tell you I think Little Birds is wonderful. The site looks like a great project to be involved in, congratulations.

Comment from merel
Time: August 3, 2008, 8:12 am

love the little birds cardi! a great mix of traditional and modern.

Comment from Emmie
Time: August 3, 2008, 8:50 am

Wow both these sweaters are great, I also love the previous post about clothkits - we lived in clothkits clothes growing up - i didn’t know they were still around! Am really excited! Thanks for the links.

Comment from projektleiterin
Time: August 3, 2008, 9:45 am

What cute sweaters!! :)

Comment from Hannahbelle
Time: August 3, 2008, 1:48 pm

Love love love for little birds :) Someday when I have a spare moment again I’ll be making one.

Comment from SAS
Time: August 3, 2008, 4:25 pm

Wow! I love them both and the thoughts of what colors to use could be endless. Congrats on your success.

Comment from Rachel
Time: August 3, 2008, 8:14 pm

How you kept these a secret for so long is beyond me, they are gorgeous–you are extremely talented.

Comment from Anna @ Vivre.
Time: August 4, 2008, 10:41 am

I LOVE the first one! Excellent job as always… I love your fashion sense.

Comment from Jesse
Time: August 4, 2008, 12:50 pm

Congratulations! Your patterns are beautiful!

Comment from Maureen
Time: August 4, 2008, 1:07 pm

Love the whole online zine thing. So many gorgeous designs in one place. Thank hivvens for an exchange rate that is working in my favour :-)

Comment from marissa
Time: August 4, 2008, 4:03 pm

I just love your designs, they are simple, but elegant.
I’ve got a list going!!!!
And I’m spreading the word to all my knitting friends!
You’re ALL OVER blogland today, girl!!
Congratulations!
Marissa

Comment from Jennifer
Time: August 4, 2008, 8:22 pm

i’m SO going to get the pattern for the first one! once again, lovely designs!

Comment from Birgitte
Time: August 4, 2008, 8:36 pm

They are wonderful sweaters! I only just noticed the shaping on the body of the keyhole sweater - clever :)

Comment from Eva
Time: August 5, 2008, 8:42 am

Love, love, loooove the bird sweater! I’ve been wanting to try something in fair isle for ages and this is equally fun and elegant, not just for skiing and sitting around drinking tea . ;-) :-) So, now I just have to work up the courage …

Comment from Rae
Time: August 6, 2008, 2:53 am

Oh my goodness, the first one acctually caught my breath. It is stunning!

Comment from Kat with a K
Time: August 6, 2008, 2:06 pm

Beautiful! I especially like the birds.

Comment from bernie
Time: August 8, 2008, 1:21 pm

lovely, lovely, lovely.

Comment from Mary-Heather
Time: August 8, 2008, 9:16 pm

I am, quite literally, crazy about your bird sweater. I’ve been waiting to queue it up ever since seeing the previews at TNNA! It’s so so cute!!

Everything in the Twist Collection is lovely - you all should be so proud! :)

Comment from Gretchen
Time: August 10, 2008, 6:34 am

Oh, they are stunning. The colour work on the Little Birds is so beautiful.

Definitely worth the wait.

Comment from Kjersti M
Time: August 11, 2008, 10:38 am

Loved your blog, and your designs! You seem like an excellent knitter!

PS: I linked to you on my blog, hope that’s ok..

Comment from Elspeth
Time: August 11, 2008, 10:12 pm

Your Little Birds design reminds me of a cardigan your Grandad knitted for your cousin Mhairi when she was about one year old. I’ve still got it, even though she’s nearly nineteen! I’ll take a photo of it for you - you probably won’t remember it - it’s got cats, strawberries trains and houses on it, with the initial letters of each, all in rows.
Can’t wait to start your keyhole sweater. Hope it will look ok on your old Auntie!

Comment from Bev
Time: August 13, 2008, 1:05 pm

Gorgeous absolutely fab. Well done you.

Comment from Laura Birek
Time: August 14, 2008, 6:59 pm

They are both SO adorable! I want to make them both right away! Very cute.