We hope you’ve been enjoying our overview of the top trends of spring/summer 2017. In case you’ve missed them, you can read our previous blog posts Color Forms, Open Minded Knits, and In-Jean-ious + Stitch Power and browse their respective Pinterest boards: Color Forms, Stitch Power, In-Jean-ious, and Open Minded. Summer is just starting to Read More >>
For some knitters, a feeling of apathy arises when winter gives way to spring. Gone are the lush, chunky knits, warmth-trapping cables, and cushy-thick merino wools. I can remember a time when spring and summer meant a lull in knitting, but the industry has advanced in manipulations of and dedication to warm weather fibers and Read More >>
Tweed fabrics are the soul of the Fall/Winter season. They possess a texture inextricably tied to cold weather. Perhaps tweed’s prismatic hues recall the multicolored fall leaves that festoon the walkways of Central Park. Or, when winter snow blanches Manhattan, we might rely on tweeds for necessary depth and dimension. Whatever the reason, the cold Read More >>
Stating that “chunky knits are in” is slightly inaccurate. In order to be “in,” they would have to go “out,” and that simply isn’t the case. Warm weather forces chunky knits into wardrobe retirement, but they come roaring back every Fall and Winter. Preceding each season, we look to the runways and designer collections for Read More >>
The Fall 2016 runways were resplendent with glittering fashions. Sequin-studded looks dominated catwalks as designers embraced high glamor. It’s unsurprising, given how popular sequins and metallics were for Spring and Summer. 2016 has been a year of shining out loud in bright, bold colors and resonant, reflective materials. I’ve long loved yarns that sparkle and twinkle—as Read More >>
The Washington Heights Coat has all the design elements knitters love: ample bracelet sleeves, nubbly moss stitch, generous pockets, a cozy shawl collar. Therefore, it didn’t surprise us that Washington Heights is a long-standing favorite at Tricoter. The Washington Heights Coat made its first appearance at this year’s Vogue Knitting Live in New York City. However, it existed long before then. I Read More >>
Readers might remember Stacy mentioning Flossie Arend in his first blog post launching Tahki Stacy Charles’ new Fall season. Well, that’s me! As an avid knitter, I’ll be chiming in on Stacy’s blog every now and again to share my knitterly perspective. As someone who always has an eye on what’s trending in fashion and knitting, I Read More >>
Spring is officially here, and with it comes lightweight, sporty yarns and warm-weather style!! It’s time to pull out the cottons and linens, and bring your beachy best. Lots of designers have been hard at work turning out great patterns for the Spring 2016 season. Check out some of the best new patterns for the Read More >>
Fall and winter are coming soon, and while we’re so excited to show you what’s new for the season, we can’t help but be a bit nostalgic for what’s come before. We’ve had so many beautiful designs feature our yarn in the past; before we embark on a new Fall season, let’s take a quick Read More >>
Summer is officially here! If you’re like us, you’ve been getting outside and enjoying the warm weather as much as possible. But while the summer is great for picnics and pool parties, it can put a sweaty damper on knitting fuzzy wool sweaters. But fear not! There are hundreds of warm-weather-friendly patterns that you’ll love Read More >>
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