KNITWEAR never really disappeared from the style lexicon; it’s just changed its shape over the years. The 1950s gave us preppy, puffy popcorn knits, the ’60s vibrated with Missoni’s zigzag formations, and the ’70s swaddled fashionistas in cozy cocoon sweaters. This year’s amalgamation combines the elements of decades past for a wide range of options, from Sonia Rykiel’s colorful cool patterned tops to daring deconstructed pieces from the likes of Isabel Marant.
The key to pulling off knitwear as an on-trend fashion, and not just Grandma’s hand-me-downs, is to move out of winter’s heavy weaves and into spring’s crochet club. As we breeze into—fingers crossed—warmer days, vary the thickness of your knits (see above). Openwork (loosely knit) pieces allow for light layering, while color-blocked pullovers bring boldness. Or simply dress up other duds with circular scarves (like the ones pictured) and delicate turbans.
Can’t find just the right piece for your wardrobe? Do Portland proper: grab a pair of knitting needles or a crochet hook, and get to work. Grandma can show you how.
Published: March 2012
“Grandma can show you how”? Really? Take a fresh look at the knitting scene in Portland. Knitters come in all ages. The recent Rose City Yarn Crawl, organized cooperatively by 19 metro-area shops, saw in the neighborhood of 2000 yarn enthusiasts of all ages visit many of the shops over the course of four days — close to 300 people made it to all 19 shops. Portland is fast becoming a destination of choice for knitters, crocheters, spinners, and weavers — and many of us are NOT grandmas.
So if you want to make a knitted piece for your wardrobe that suits you to a T, by all means, pick up some needles and yarn and give it a go. Your local, independently-owned yarn shop will be more than happy to help you out.
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