Here are some top trend tips for this coming Spring. Let's start with colour;
Source: knitweartrends.com via Sara on Pinterest
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Spring Summer is always a great excuse for bold geometrics and floral prints... use them in delicate, or vivid tones to make you own look. So for Pattern think paintery, or intricate geometrics (Kaffe Fasset, or Missoni anyone?!)Source: patternbank.com via Nina on Pinterest
Source: patternbank.com via Nina on Pinterest
Ombre is also a great way to make use of colour and easily done in gradient yarns, or by hand painting your natural knits.Source: patternbank.com via Nina on Pinterest
For shapes think layering and drape. So delicate cardigans and swing front cardigans, lace shawls and maybe even a lightweight knit dress... Keep it simple and form flattering, keeping teh eye trained on detail and colour. Stitches in knitwear... if you don't want to keep it simple with lightweight stockinette and striping, consider lace. This is a wonderful example of how to create lace garments that work with a trend; Source: www.refinery29.com By Elizabeth and James @ Saks Fifth Avenue. In the next few weeks, I'm going to trawl Ravelry for some pattern ideas and look at fibre and yarn to see how best we can craft for Spring/Summer 2013 trends.... look out for that next post! Sara x www.sarastexturecrafts.com





