Spring and Pre-Fall Sweater Trends

From this past Winter and now going into Spring, there has been some very nice, wearable trends in sweaters.

Givenchy Spring 2010 Couture

Moschino Pre-Fall 2010

Ruffles - we all know ruffles have ridges, but take your mind off of food for a minute and think beautiful manipulations of fabric to make flowing waves for cascading effects. Anna Sui, Moschino and Givenchy are a few high fashion designer labels that displayed this stunning technique during these seasons.

Zip Jumper at ASOS.com

Exposed Zippers - these metal details have been emerging all over the fashion world including accessories, shoes and apparel. It has been used in place of piping, as well as on trims of ruffles. Weather or not you like it, is up to you.

What are some of your favorite knitwear trends in the past two seasons?

Your Little Embroidered Bag

Click on the image to find out where to buy these cute clutches and bags.

Adorably small, yet exquisite in design, the little embroidered bag will definitely be coveted.

Sensual Naturals - Yarn Suggestions

This bag is super cute and can transition from late winter to early spring, easily. Check out this free pattern at the Berroco website. (I love the model's coat in this photo.) :)

I'm so attracted to neutrals right now, which is strange with all the saturated colors on the runway. Maybe it's just the Spring season coming upon me that I am dying to be a part of. I'm so ready for winter to be over.

Camel, beige and taupe are sparking my interest at the moment.

Berroco has a few new yarns that I am interested in, such as NaturLin, and Linen Jeans, both consisting of rayon and linen. These yarns will be perfect for Spring and Summer knitting or crochet projects. NaturLin is a thicker yarn, but Linen Jeans is just as nice, and is an unusual tape type yarn, which will add variety to your hand made garments.