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Fun in the Sun
Listed under: Trend Report
Published: Thursday, October 14, 2010
With the interest in knitting still as buoyant as ever, we speak to Adrienne Chandler, deputy editor of Let's Knit magazine about the trends that will be big next summer
There still seems to be a very a frustrating belief that knitting is not a summer pastime, but that simply could not be further from the truth. Yes, knitters might not use chunky wools during this period, but there are certainly an array of fabulous plant fibres that tend to come to the fore when the warmer weather starts to kick in.
Cotton yarns are always popular as they are cool against the skin and have a gorgeous drape when knitted. Bamboo is another popular choice and has a really wonderful sheen that will appeal to crafters. In 2010, summer yarns from America included some incredibly unusual fibres, such as corn-based yarns, so it will be interesting to see if they make their way to the UK next year.
Generally speaking, openwork and lacy patterns are always a winner during the summer season, and work really well on cardigans and shrugs. Light and airy shawls are also very popular and perfect for warm evenings. It is also worth remembering that many of the major spinners are now venturing into laceweight yarns, so there should be plenty of those to choose from as well.
The summer season always brings a brilliant range of new shades, so businesses can expect to see some really wonderfully bright and vibrant colourways. Many of the new yarns for autumn/winter 2010/11 reflected a lot of the colour trends from the high street, so retailers might want to keep a close eye on the fashion world before choosing which ones to order in.
For more information on next summer's key summer trends, make sure you check out the latest issue of Craft Business.
Cotton yarns are always popular as they are cool against the skin and have a gorgeous drape when knitted. Bamboo is another popular choice and has a really wonderful sheen that will appeal to crafters. In 2010, summer yarns from America included some incredibly unusual fibres, such as corn-based yarns, so it will be interesting to see if they make their way to the UK next year.
Generally speaking, openwork and lacy patterns are always a winner during the summer season, and work really well on cardigans and shrugs. Light and airy shawls are also very popular and perfect for warm evenings. It is also worth remembering that many of the major spinners are now venturing into laceweight yarns, so there should be plenty of those to choose from as well.
The summer season always brings a brilliant range of new shades, so businesses can expect to see some really wonderfully bright and vibrant colourways. Many of the new yarns for autumn/winter 2010/11 reflected a lot of the colour trends from the high street, so retailers might want to keep a close eye on the fashion world before choosing which ones to order in.
For more information on next summer's key summer trends, make sure you check out the latest issue of Craft Business.
