Knitting - Make Your Own Style

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Autumn - Winter 2009-2010 Knitwear Fashion Trends

Knitwear is very fashionable this season. There are all sorts of knitwear in this year's collections.

Textured stitch patterns and cables are still on trend but, if you want to be at the cutting edge of fashion then think patterned this season. Although single colour knits are wardrobe staples now is the time to branch out.

Colour Work

Adventurous knitters can try their hand at stranded knitting. Fair Isle style designs are appearing on gloves and other accessories not just on sweaters.

If you want the look with out the effort then try one of the self patterning yarns such as Sirdar Crofter DK. You can use these to great effect in accent areas such as the yoke of a sweater.

Intarsia work is making a come back too. Geometric designs are in and picture knits are just starting to appear in the fashion collections.

Accessories

The great news for knitters this winter is that knitted accessories are very fashionable. So if you are looking for a quick knits that scores highly in the fashion stakes then try fingerless gloves, slouchy berets and snoods/cowls (circular scarves).

Knee High Socks

High fashion and a great way to use up lots of sock yarn. What are you waiting for?

Latest Knitting Goodies

Color Style by Pam Allen & Ann Budd.

17 inspirational patterns that use colour to the full. Ceative ways with stripes, slip stitch patterns, intarsia and stranded knitting, they're all here.

Patterns include mittens, gloves, a hooded scarf, a bag, socks, cardigans and sweaters.

One of my favourites is the Peace and Love Gloves. They are a modern twist on Sanquhar gloves

Winter Yarns

There is a great selection of yarns around for winter.

Rowan Colourscape Chunky is 100% lambs wool and features beautiful colour changes.

For a touch of luxury try Fez from Debbie Bliss, it's an extra fine merino/camel hair mix.

Mirasol has 2 new yarns as well Kacha & Akapana. Both are luxury yarns.