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I love you wearing this cute light blue shirt. I now am knitting a medium blue sleeveless tunic top. I also picked a rust wool for a lacey top! Both colours turn out to be popular now.. to match my salt and pepper hair!
I love your insightful knitting trends videos! Yes, knitters are the essence of slow fashion. Liking what we are making in our hands and then have the fun of wearing our makes on our bodies is the best. Lace, texture, colourwork, cables- bring it all on!!!
I haaaaate the tie front trend. I'm more ok with the patterns that have positive ease, but the negative ease ones just look like gapping and feel like they're made exclusively for people who are quite thin.
Is there a pattern for that stripe sweater with the collar? The one at 10:51. I have some scraps of one type of yarn and this looks like what I want.
I believe it’s the Stripe Overload by Spektakelstrik
I'm a bit behind on the colour trends as I'm just discovering lime green and orangey red or reddish orange for myself, and of course I'm aware that those are "the ghosts of seasons past" when it comes to your videos, but I don't mind AT ALL. I've been all about royal blue, turquoise and teal in the last years and it feels good to branch out. I love all intense colours but found some softer ones sneaking into my stash as well 😆 TBH I don't really give two hoots what's trendy right now and what isn't. And I have to say, I intensely dislike high and wide necklines, I'm the "medium chunky" kind and prefer to show off my curves with a deep v-neck, especially in summer. But the great thing is that we knitters don't have to rely on what fashion brands offer, we can just make our own 🥰
I think I'd would try a boat neck. The construction is simple enough right?! I've never tried one on even in commercial wear, so I'd be intrigued. Let's all be adventurous!
Hello and thank you for this video. It would make it even easier if you could : add links in the bio to all mentioned patterns, and also add chapters for each sections so that it's easier to find a specific moment in the video
Not me slowly finishing my Darjeeling Blouse by Trust the Mojo in the blueberry ice-cream shade right now 😅I'm using DROPS Safran in the colourway 05 it's totally the same colour as the KfO one! I simply fell in love with the shade back in March and I could not resist - it must have been fate. So if you want that colour, I recommend DROPS Safran cotton yarn!
Agree about the tubing ~ my exact same experience & solution
I really like the trend videos! It’s also why I follow so many knitting accounts on instagram and podcasts on youtube - I enjoy seeing whats out there ❤️ And then I can make my own choices as to what I want in my wardrobe! Some things are for me and others aren’t. It helps me hone in on my particular style choices and make it easier for me to end up with finished objects that feel like me 🥰
I'm a soft summer and have avoided black for so long (which, like you said, has been super limiting!) but I recently got a pair of super trendy black glasses and I ADORE them and think they look so good on me! So I totally agree that trends can be freeing and you might learn something about your style/colouring!
Wet Coast Wools in Vancouver has blueberry ice cream in stock!
Just placed the order!! Thank you!!!
I think trends can be part of slow fashion and sustainable fashion, when we focus on selecting the trends we love and will wear again and again. That's a tricky skill to develop, and something we should give ourselves more grace about. It's about curating a collection that makes you happy and excited to wear, that also feels (relatively) cohesive and representative of you!
Hmm. Let's be honest, noro sake doesn't look good on most of people. They just buy it because of the hype. But on this girl it is kinda OK though too cool undertone for her.
You look absolutely GLOWING in this video! It was my first thought when the video started, and now as you talk about your colors and blue... Great video as always 😊
Thank you so much!
In the 1st video I saw of you you wore a muted lilac jumper. I looked so good on you and I remember thinking that this must be the best colour on you. I am really in to colour analysis. I never thought of you as a warm colour season type. I think you´re just neutral enough to rock the cooler as well as the warmer colours as long as they are muted.
You’re not the first person to make this observation! I do think my makeup choices can have a big impact on the overall look. I.e. I really try to do warmer and more orangey makeup with warmer outfits and cooler pinks with cooler tones. I wonder now if the times I have felt the colors were off in videos was because of a clash in the makeup??
Love the little "revelation" you had about the colour seasons! I'm a soft autumn, and for a good while I just thought that certain colours would be off limits for me from now on... Luckily I recognised that way of thinking was not great for my self-expression, and I've now slowly started introducing black and some cooler tones back into my life haha. Sometimes the feeling/vibe the colour itself evokes feels a lot more important than whether it's flattering on me! Great video as always, these trend round-ups are some favourites of mine 🙏
Yes! To all of this!! I listen to the Sustain This podcast and Alyssa Beltempo, who is one of the hosts, always talks about how clothing makes you feel, and I think this is something I try to be more cognizant of now!
Yeah, knitting is slow and deep. Its trends are like waves on the ocean, as opposed to ripples on the pond of fast fashion.
I love this analogy!!!
i have the same reservations about boat neck tops! i also have narrow shoulders, and i feel like that type of neckline would gape even more on me because of that. i crocheted one top that gapes on me and it’s really limited the wearability
The colours are pretty and I do like Florence’s mixed rib cami but otherwise I’m not into any of these trends. Which is fine, we all have different tastes and no shade to people who like these styles! I just find boat necks only suit people with a dainty frame, and lace looks better on solid tones. Truly chaotic/scrappy stripes are cool though, always enjoy seeing those pieces.
I truly appreciate your analysis of knitting trends. I love to knit and to try new yarns and techniques and am inspired to do so by the folks I follow on IG and YT but I don't really spend enough time on it all to pick up any trends per se. Also, I am certain that trends can be in the eye of the beholder and, as you point out, they are, not inconsequently, swayed by algorithms. Your analysis is so thoughtful and well presented that it really made me notice some macro influences. Fun to ponder. Thanks.
Thank you!
I really love this series you do, that’s all:)
The tie cardigan (Vienna Blouse) was first released by Sandnes Garn before the famous Ganni and all dupes. I really hate giving credit to designers who jumped on trend year later ....Creabea to name one. And (by unpopular opinion) I found her patterns ok, but lacking finesse..I get the easy tee pattern in DK...but really? So many great designers with perfected fit and beautiful clever design vs chunky simple tee. Not sold.
I hear your point about timelines! I think it goes to show that even that tastemakers, so to speak, use reference points and can take inspiration from elsewhere and creative endeavours are rarely a spontaneous thing that comes out of nowhere. I think you also bring up an important idea about crediting. These videos for me are often a synthesis of what I see, and with social media it can be hard to trace back the “origins” of such trends, but it is certainly something to be mindful of!
I’m excited for blues, blue-mauves, and pretty garments! Thanks Emily!
I love all the blues and purples on you that you’ve been using! Including the top you’re wearing- stunning 🤩
Thank you!’
Beautiful trends , I enjoyed the video ❤ thank you!
I just saw the KNITTING FOR OLIVE COTTON MERINO - BLUEBERRY ICE CREAM at Wool & Co if that helps!
Thank you!!!! 🙏
Re: Stella quilt cushion: I would leave out the bubblegum
Thank you friends who have kindly noted an error! The Love Letter tank by Kutovakika was a summer 2023 release and is available on Ravelry; it is not currently in testing 😊
Yes also loving the blues, I have cast I the twist loop top in knitting for olive blue lavender x
Oh yes! I saw that on your feed and had to do a double take scroll back! So good!!!!
@@highfiberknits 💗 thank you 🥰 I’m very excited to have it too wear x
I'm a soft autumn and honestly I've been scared of blue for a while, but I decided to do a test knit in a muted pigeon blue shade and WOW I love how it looks on me, it matches my eyes perfectly. It's helped me realize that every color can look good on me as long as I choose the right tone.
I’m so glad to hear you found a blue color you enjoy!! It’s a helpful reminder to ourselves that our color seasons are gentle suggestions and not hard and fast rules to follow!
This has nothing to do with knitting, but where did you buy the blue top you’re wearing? I want the same one !
Thank you! It’s from Aritzia. It is one of their contour fabrics and I love that the off should pieces stay in place
hey Emily! great thoughtful video as usual. I just wanted to pop in and add to your reflections on the Laine magazine post, I think ( or at least the way I take your videos) is more a reflection on ¨ok if we see these trends both in knitting designers and high street , and you like these, please know you can replicate a similar vibe with these patterns¨. I try to do something similar with some of the recent content I put. It is nice to see alternatives in your videos to highly popular designers (nothing bad with them, they are popular for a reason) but using your platform to offer alternatives for all tastes is just really cool and shows you worry about facilitating visibility to many different interpretations of a stitch or combination of. These are some of my favourite videos. Have a lovely day!
Thank you! I am so glad this resonated with you!
I think there are a few reasons to pay attention to the trends that are up and coming. First, if a certain style/technique is trending, there's likely going to be a lot more new patterns featuring it. It's a great time to look at inspiration for what people are doing with it, and if that's your vibe, it means you have a lot to choose from. However, if you absolutely are not on board with the current trend, it tells you that maybe you'll be better to take inspiration from older patterns and that you might not have as much luck with the newer stuff. Paying attention to the trends is also great for learning new techniques. If everyone's doing it right now, then there will be tons of resources for how to do it and troubleshooting guides if you find it complicated or tricky. Plenty of help is available. Also, with things like color or content trends, you're going to see a lot of the popular colors or yarn contents showing up at your LYS, so it's something to be aware of. It also may mean if you're on the fence about buying that yarn, and it's in the currently trending color or fiber content, chances are better that it won't be there when you come back if you decide to sit and think on it. All things to think about. It doesn't mean knitters should only knit what's trendy. It just means those are the things that are likely to be taking over the new knitting patterns and Instagram feeds, so something to be aware of.
Absolutely agreed!!
Your thoughts on trends was very much appreciated. I like that you are not focussed on commercializing trens but on the process of reviewing and learning from them. I feel informed and calm after your podcast - not anxious about my stash and dream knitting! Thanks 🙏
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed this video 😁
nice video !! just to be correct : the love letter top from our queeen kutovakika isn't in testkitting right know. The pattern already came out last summer ... <3
Thank you! I have added a pinned comment with this correction 😊
I received a Lands End catalogue. There was a sleeveless top and split hem they called “Drifter Crew Neck Sweater Vest,” in a Breton stripe. I need this top. I am considering a Petite Knit Slipover lightly modified to dupe this garment.
I love this idea!
I really enjoy these videos! The comments you make are very thoughtful and insightful and I always find a new designer, style or pattern that I want to try while watching.
Thank you!
As a true autumn (maybe deep but I feel like you could borrow from both) you have some amazing blues and purples in your palette! That dusty violet is a great example of a color in your palette that people think of as cool. Being warm doesn’t mean you can’t wear blues or purples, there are just certain blues and purples that look best! You have a clear and soft appearance, which I think is more important when choosing colors for you specifically and cool/warm comes after in my opinion. I’ve seen some beautiful muted blues and purples that might lean ever so slightly warm that have looked great on you! (Sorry for the long comment but color analysis is my thing)
No worries for a longer comment! Building on the discussion with viewers is one of the things I am most grateful for in this space! I do hope to continue using blues and purples this year as I find ones that I am attracted to 😊
I understand where the commenter about trends is coming from but, if we're realistic, no knitter is ever going to be able to produce garments at the same rate as fast fashion. We shouldn't either. Additionally, when you have a knitter, a lot of their friends and relatives tend to benefit. People learn about the quality of knitting and they understand the quality of the garment they're making. So, even though we see trends on social media, I think the rate at which we make is never going to be the same speed at which we see the trends. I think a lot of us end up window shopping for patterns instead! I know I have a miles long list of patterns I want to make but there is only so much I can make at once :)
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
I would appreciate links to the items you talk about. Otherwise, enjoyable. I've watched a few of these from you. I think the others had a play list or links, whereas this one surprisingly doesn’t.
I completely understand! I have been on a bit of a lower bandwidth lately, and with these kinds of videos it can sometimes get tricky to link every single pattern, designer, Instagram account and Pinterest pin. I realize this may mean a change in my workflow that I will explore a bit more. Are there any specific links you would like to see? Would you prefer just patterns and yarns or comprehensive?
Hi Emily. Try Art of Yarn, they currently have 5 balls of blueberry ice cream KFO merino. Always love your podcasts
BRB checking that out ASAP!!
Wonderful recap! I really enjoy seeing the trends and, as you say, we can all decide what we wish to spend our time knitting! We all have our favorite ‘tried and true’ patterns and it’s nice to know that they can be easily knitted with slight modifications to be a ‘trendy’ garment. Thanks for all your insightful podcasts!
Such a great point! I hadn’t even thought about making moss to other patterns to make them more trendy, but I can see how adapting an old reliable can make you feel more confident in the mods!
Small correction, the love letter top has been published for quite a while
Thank you! I’ve added a pinned comment with the correction 😊
I remember watching an older video of you where you talked about a certain blue purple not suiting you, and to be honest, i found that wild because i think it looked really good with your hair and eyes. Generally, with color theory, i find that while, yes, of course, analogous colors will look great and are a safe bet, having complementary colors can really be amazing in the right shades and tone. :)
Thank you! Yes I’m trying to let the colors I am attracted to lead more than the “right” colors lately
I love that you carefully selected tops for us and that you expanded our options beyond what is trending and popular. 👏
I would leave out the peach in the cushion bc there seems to be a lot of peach tones in the variegated yarn, so you wouldn’t miss out on peach and you’d have more variety of color. Or I’d leave out the purple for a warmer palette.
Hey Emily what was the podcast from Jen i am very intressed to watch her podcast
She is Pairs Well with Knitting!!
@@highfiberknits thank you😊
I was definitely someone craving more content and therefore longer videos when I was working remotely but now that I am back in person it’s hard to find the time to watch all of my favourite creators. Although I will love to watch whatever you put out.❤ Also I would definitely leave out the bubblegum pink. With all 3 pinks it’s all pink and the ochre will stick out, but it definitely needs to stay in. And in this vid the bubblegum looks similar to the purple as well. It seems that leaving out the bubblegum gives the most contrast in the best way.
That yarn is gorgeous🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷. I’d leave out the purple. 💜