This Autumn, the top trends in knitwear pay homage to British sensibility and country charm, with a return to pared down classics.  Pullovers show softer silhouettes with loose flowing necklines, cardigans touch on tradition with fairisle and cables, jackets and vests go to greater lengths with deep, cosy pockets and high collars.  Stitch detail is kept to a minimum, smoother, and more refined.  Its a new batch of yarns that take the spotlight- nubby tweeds with subtle flecks of colour and rustic texture, exuding  homespun warmth and comfort.  Gone are the outdated ‘tickley tweeds’ worn only as outer layers.  Say hello to a gentler, softer breed of yarns, enhanced with luxurious fibres- llama, alpaca, silk and merino.    

Sirdar introduces a contemporary approach to fashionable tweeds with Connemara in a casual shawl collar jacket, its a quick knit in time for weekend walks in the country.  Check out this playful twist on colour in a wool blend chunky yarn available in six shades and seventeen sporty styles for kids and adults in Book #386.

Sublime warms up brisk Autumn days with Chunky Merino Tweed, a merino wool mixture softly speckled in ten inspiring shades.  As an investment piece, this cable cardigan will be a wardrobe staple for years to come.  Featured in The Sublime Chunky Merino Tweed Hand Knit Book.

Debbie Bliss transforms her signature moss stitch into a woodsy-looking polo collar jacket knit in Glen.  This chunky combo of merino, alpaca and acrylic is available in eleven rustic hues.  Have a peek at more of Debbie’s tweedy collection in Glen, part of her latest design library. 

Jane Ellison unleashes vibrant colour and texture in Fall’s favorite fashion accessory- the shawl.  This design, Rhea is highlighted in Araucania’s new Indian Summer collection.  Knit with Quillay, a superwash/microfibre aran weight blend from Araucania. 

Maylla from Mirasol is an earthy mix of highland wool, alpaca and bamboo sourced viscose in a dramatic array of colours.  For that casual country look, this pullover is a combination of garter and stocking stitch, simple yet striking in Mirasol Book #13

New on the scene from Diamond Luxury Collection,  is Llama Silk, a lovely merge of wool, llama amd silk in ten Autumn infused shades.  Sit back, relax and knit a comfy, chunky hoodie that makes an easy transition from cool summer evenings into the chilly days of Fall.

This entry was posted on Tuesday, August 17th, 2010 at 9:48 am.