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Fall Trends from Celebrities and Others to Add to Your Knitting

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I’ve already talked a bit this season about fall trends in the context of using big, bulky yarn. Here’s another look at trends for the season based on the scarves and cowls worn by celebrities.

You’ll see here, too, that big is in, as well as detailed stitch patterns and a touch of tweed. This article from Lion Brand Yarn is fun because it shares patterns you can stitch up now to take advantage of these trends.

The Split Leaf Cowl from Plymouth Yarns (via Noble Knits) is a pattern that’s come across my screen recently that features bulky yarn and great details. It’s a quick, one-skein project that will have you warm in style in no time.

Another perennial trend that’s still around this season is animal print. Here’s one where the yarn makes a big difference. The Safari Scarf and Hat from Tahki Yarns use a faux fur yarn called Sherpa that gives the look of animal print in a super-warm set.

Are you knitting anything trendy this season? I’ve been doing lots with bulky yarn, because the first cold day sends me into a frenzy of wanting new knit things. I’d love to hear what you’re working on!

Specific to knitters, you can join our Knitting Patterns Only group to get, well, knitting patterns, ask questions and gain inspiration for what to knit next.

Looking for Yarn online? Check out Lionbrand our preferred source for purchasing yarn online.

Looking for Fall patterns to Knit? Check out these Fall knitting patterns we found on Etsy.

Comments

  1. I’ll never again knit anything to match what a celeb is wearing! That time I ran into You-Know-Who, the Pop Diva, and she was SOOOOO jealous of my Red Carpet Gown, handknit from strips of bacon – well, it was just TOOOO embarrassing.

Have you read?

Free Knitted Crown Pattern for Kids and Adults: A Sweet Handmade Dress-Up Idea

There’s something wonderfully charming about a knitted crown. It’s playful, useful for the dress-up basket, and just the sort of small project that gives a leftover ball of yarn a proper purpose. Much better than letting it roll around the cupboard for another three years.

This free knitted crown pattern for kids and adults combines a simple garter-stitch band with shaped triangular points. The mustard-gold colour gives it that storybook crown look, although pink, purple or woodland green would be equally lovely.

A Manageable Next Step for Beginner Knitters

The construction is the appealing part of this design. Everything is knitted flat, so you won’t need double-pointed needles or experience joining stitches in the round.

You knit the band first, then work each crown point separately over a group of 12 stitches. Paired decreases gradually narrow each triangle, giving you a small, repeatable section to concentrate on.

I’d describe this as a confident beginner knitting project. You’ll need to know how to knit, work two types of decreases, hold unused stitches and sew a simple seam. There are several yarn tails to weave in, so a little patience with finishing will help.

Three Sizes With Room to Personalise

The pattern includes three sizes, with seven, eight or nine crown points. Choose by the wearer’s head measurement rather than age, and check your gauge carefully. Yarn stretch will make a noticeable difference to the fit.

For birthdays, an embroidered initial would be a sweet finishing touch. Contrasting yarn diamonds could suggest little jewels without adding hard embellishments.

What to Know Before Casting On

This is a soft knitted crown, so expect gentle points rather than a rigid costume accessory. A springy wool or wool-blend yarn should give the shaping more support than a very drapey yarn.

The stitch calculations have been checked, but the design has not yet been sample-knitted. The accompanying image is an illustrative mockup, so the finished texture and proportions may vary with your yarn and tension.

For a small handmade birthday accessory or a cheerful addition to the dress-up box, this is an appealing idea. And if an adult needs a matching crown for supervising the royal household, the larger size has that covered too.