KNITWEAR TRENDS | FALL/WINTER 2014-2015

Knitwear was well represented on the runways this season. There are a few emerging trends for the fall/winter season.

ALL-OVER KNITS

Wearing knits from head-to-toe is a prominent trend this season with designers such as Céline, Michael Kors, Stella McCartney and Calvin Klein all showing all-over knits on the runways. The look features wearing scarves with elongated sweaters, knit dresses, and pairing sweaters with knitted trousers. The overall look is feminine, relaxed, slightly over-sized and comfy. 

Stella McCartney

Michael Kors

PONCHOS
Ponchos have a cozy, relaxed and warm feel - like being wrapped in a warm blanket or throw. Strong influences of forklore and cables are featured for both pattern and colors.

Barbara Bui

Tommy Hilfiger

MODERN SILHOUETTES

There is a trend towards modern silhouettes in unconventional shapes that are seen as statement pieces. 

Next Generation

Balmain

A great year to be a knitter with such wonderful inspiration!

VAN DYKE STAGGERED EYELETS

STITCH OF THE MONTH - November 2014

The Van Dyke stitch is essentially a lace chevron design. This variation staggers the v-shaped eyelets that are prominently featured in the Van Dyke stitch for an interesting overall effect. There are numerous variations of the Van Dyke stitch which include edgings and insert panels. 

This stitch would work well for baby, shawls and socks.

Staggered Van Dyke Stitch

(Multiples of 10 stitches + 2)

Row 1 (RS)  K1 *yo, skp, k8; repeat from * to last st, k1
Row 2 and all WS rows  Purl       
Row 3  K1, * K1, yo, skp, k5, k2tog, yo* to last st, k1
Row 5  K1, *k2, yo, skp, k3, k2tog, yo, k1; repeat from * to last st, k1

Row 7  K1, *k5, yo, skp, k3; rep from * to last st, k1

Row 9  K1, *k3, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, skp, k2; rep from * to last st, k1

Row 11  K1, *k2, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, skp, k1; rep from * to last st, k1

Row 12  Purl

These 12 rows form the Staggered Van Dyke Eyelet stitch.

Abbreviations

yo         yarn over

skp       slip, knit, pass slip stitch over

k2tog    knit 2 together