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FashionTrends
by Danielle Ryan
It’s a knitter’s favourite season! Winter allows knitters to experiment with so many different designs, layers and yarns. There are endless ways to stay warm this winter and with an array of stunning ideas and beautiful trends including bright patterns, eye-catching silhouettes and colours, there is bound to be a look for you.
Chevron scarf and wrap
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Australian Knitting
o matter what the garment, this season will see yarn become a standout feature ar designs. Combine this owerful array of monochrome shades, chunky stitches and some interesting weaving and you have knitwear that will stand-out from the crowd this season. With an intense focus on yarn, more dramatic stitch types will come into play. Whether this is in the form of cable, stockinette or woven, the knitwear gods this season say the bigger the stitch, the better! Use a 6.5-7mm needle to tackle the chunkiest of yarns and quickly knit a nice, warm garment. Another huge trend in the realm of fashion at the moment is definedlooking knit stitches. These obvious stitches are appearing in the unlikeliest of items such as pants, tights and even bags. This trend demonstrates how knitting is becoming a common trend for everyday fashion lovers and that the hobby is spreading into every facet of design. We have established that chunky knitwear is in. On the other end of the spectrum we have elegant knitwear, which will become favourable this winter, especially amongst those who prefer a polished look. To attain elegance in your knitwear, consider an off-the-shoulder jumper or longsleeve knit dress. This look contrasts