Its in the air this week, that feeling of renewed energy, as the days grow longer, and the axis of the Earth slowly tilts back towards the sun.  The last remains of winter are trickling away, rivers are beginning to swell, and gardeners are eagerly awaiting the first glimpse of green.  Spring is on the horizon, and its time to put away the chunky wools, breath in the fresh air, and lighten up with some of the newest fibres and carefree styles-

This year’s version of the ‘must have’ denim jacket by Louisa Harding.  Cropped short and boxy with seed stitch borders, its sheer simplicity that lets this outstanding new yarn catch your eye.  Knit in Ondine, a lightweight cotton spun with subtle tweed highlights, and ready for knitting in all twelve shades, including the true blues of summer- Faded, Indigo and Denim (shown above). 

Making its first appearance this Spring, Cairo from Diamond Luxury Collection wows us with maximum polish and sheen.  There are fifteen shades to select from in this sleek new Egyptian cotton.  Design #1449 hits a high note with ribbons of eyelet, perfect for day or evening. 

Calico DK from Sirdar steps out of the shadows in a playful knitted cardigan with vertical and horizontal cables.  In a range of mouth-watering sherbet shades, Pretty Retro Knits brings Spring to life with a dozen designs for women and children.  

Rediscover Brisa by Katia, a shimmery twist of viscose and mercerised cotton in a jewel box of colours.  There is something timeless about this Chanel inspired cardigan.  Silvery clasps and defined edgings are the extra special touches that add an air of sophistication.

Transition into Spring with the trendy shawl cardigan, still topping our list of favorites.  Sirdar lightens up the look this season with design #9416, in a shorter length, and with two sleeve options.  Knit in Flirt DK, an ultra popular yarn that combines bamboo sourced viscose with a touch of wool, in four new crisp, colourful shades- Obsession, Captivate, Smoulder Pink, and Mesmerise (shown above). 

Fresh from Sirdar and already showing up on the needles of knitters- Simply Recycled, a baby soft cotton (yes, recycled) and mixed with acrylic for easy care wash ‘n’ wear.  Now this is a yarn that really can’t be beat for incredible value, in yardage alone.  Take a browse through Book #398 for this irrestistable leaf panel cardigan and ten other design choices.

Also featured in Sirdar Book #398, another leafy version of  a light and lacy cardigan knit in Simply Recycled.  Available in eight whispery soft hues including Greenhouse, Seashells, Chamomile, and Cork (shown above). 

Knit up the essential cardigan to wear over a sleeveless dress, Clam by Louisa Harding is both flattering and feminine.  Knit in Ondine, an understated yarn in twelve exceptional colour choices- Elfin, Poppy, Strawberries, and Disco (shown above)……… just a few on the list.

From the Diamond Luxury Collection, a very slimming style designed with chevrons and accented by vertical eyelets.  Knit with Cairo, in an attractive shade of pewter that changes from green to grey in the light.

Number ten on the list is dazzling in white, the hottest colour trend for Spring 2011.  Knit in Brisa by Katia, a superfine cotton/viscose blend, this long and graceful cardigan is complimented by a mandarin collar and just one of the many striking designs in the Elegance Collection.

This entry was posted on Friday, March 18th, 2011 at 3:41 pm.