Knitting - Make Your Own Style

Welcome to KnittingBrain.com. We're here to keep you up to date with the latest in the world of knitting. Everything from gorgeous new knitting yarns to the latest knitting books. Our aim is to review knitting products and knitting books, share tips and ideas for making your knitting progress more smoothly, help you with your yarn substitutions and to generally share our love of knitting. If you also love crochet, check out our new sister site CrochetBrain.co.uk.

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Latest Knitting Goodies

Nerissa is Louisa Harding's sumptuous new yarn. It's 100% cotton but looks and feels like velvet. 12 soft muted shades to choose from. 90m/98yds per 50gm ball.

The new Rowan Kidsilk Haze Stripe will no doubt be a popular addition to the Rowan brand. It is a self striping yarn with long colour runs, but the real selling point is that the colours have been selected by Kaffe Fassett - a knitwear designer known for his masterful use of colour.

70% super kid mohair 30% silk. There are 6 colours to choose from. 1 ball contains 425m - enough to knit a good size scarf.

Debbie Bliss' new yarn Party Angel is a blend of mohair & silk with a gold or silver shimmer! 72% super kid mohair, 24% silk, 4% metalized polyester. Ideal for party wear and special occasion knits.

Autumn Winter 2011-2012 Knitwear Fashion Trends

It's good to see knitwear trends that will please both the hardcore knitters as well as those who want quick knits.

Fair Isle & Stranded Knitting

Fair Isle is every where this season, including the 'inside out' Fair Isle look that sends some knitters into spasms!!

It's not just knitted jumpers and cardigans in the fashion stores this season, look out for Fair Isle skirts too.

Ponchos & Capes

Ponchos and capes are in fashion this season. There are lots of cape and poncho knitting patterns, from the simple to the complex. Pick one that suits your knitting skills and your fashion taste.

Snoods / Cowls / Circular Scarves

Whatever you call them they are top accessories this season. Knit one up quickly with a chunky yarn.

Mittens

There are lots of fashion mittens in the high street shops. The good news is that mittens are quicker and easier to knit than gloves!