Australian Knitting

For Casting On in Spring and Summer

It’s time to shake off the heavy yarn and chunky knits. You need to get to work on your warm weather projects because spring is around the corner and before you know it you’ll be basking in ‘splashes of sunshine’. Here are a few seasonal trends to help you out of knitting in hibernation.

The next quarter is looking pretty hot if the Australian and international runways are anything to go by. Sheer, short, draped and just plain sexy fabrics and styles abound – but don’t think this limits the scope for knitters. On the contrary, there’s plenty to keep your needles click-clacking.

Admittedly this is mainly due to the happy news that lace and crochet have made big statements this season from tops, cardigans and camis to jackets, leggings,

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