new! Gedifra Loopy Handbag

Gedifra Loopy Handbag
A big loopy handbag knit in Gedifra Gigante and topped off with Rowan's Big Wool for a bobbled trim (you could also use Burly Spun). The 10" purse frame with rods makes it easy to complete this project. The purse handles are a simple i-Cord.
Pattern Info:
Yarn: Gedifra Gigante - 100% wool - 34 yd (4) & Rowan Big Wool - 100% wool - 87 yd
Needles: US 15
Size: 14" X 9"
Cost: $65.75 (Kit includes 10" purse frame with rods)
Colors: Caramel, white, grey (variegated) or Black, grey, white (variegated)

Knittingbag's fashion color & style trends fall 2007

color
The color palette for Fall is fibrant, complex and rich replacing neutral shades from last season with unexpected creative color combos. Cobalt blue, burnt oranges, purples and grays are strong! Black is back with a blast of color!



what the designers chose this fall
CATHERINE MALANDRINO
PROMINENT COLORS
Sleek Black, Glossy White, Metal Gray, Bold Magenta, Violet and Petroleum
SIGNATURE COLOR
Magenta

TRACY REESE
PROMINENT COLORS
Black, Navy, Magenta, Rose Carthane, Hershey, Apple, Orchid, Cloudy Gray
SIGNATURE COLOR
Rose Carthane

CYNTHIA STEFFE Studio
PROMINENT COLORS
Shades of Gray to Black accented with Deep Plums and Purples, Magentas and Greens; Rich Blues from Turquoise to Indigo are also key this season
SIGNATURE COLOR
Gray and Plums

orange


blue


gray


purple


geometric color blocks


color pattern


a blast of color


shapes

dropped shapes, more volume
less layering, more pared down, polished silhouette
capes and trapeze coats, oversized coats
fuller, bell-shaped, pouffed, voluminous sleeve
bolder shoulder details
accented with colorful opaque tights, leggings
high-waisted, slouchy trousers



knit coats & dresses. notice sleeve and shoulder details




interesting shoulder & sleeve details


hoods and collars


tunics


perfect sweaters




innovative knits. sandra backlund
http://sandrabacklund.com/#

giles fall rtw collection 2007

accessories


details and glitter


Photos courtesy of www.style.com for the photography from Fall 2007 fashion designer collections

what are we going to knit?

Sleeveless grey bolero shape with big collar to wear over dressy dresses knit with Be Sweet’s ribbon ball inspired by Doo.Ri’s design:

We made it! It's adorable and flattering!

Long sleeveless vest, light and drapey that ties to the side knit with Art Yarns silk rhapsody. A sleeveless tunic in a soft tweed with shawl collar and buttons up the side.
[work in progress]

A diagonal shaped cardi from Iris Shrier's Lacy Little Knits book, kitted in SWTC's Yin and Yang yarns. Also kitted in Art Yarns' Silk Rhapsody.


Grey & black striped empire (trapeze) shaped pullover sweater knit with Filatura’s Zara

Knittingbag recommends yarns

ArtYarns: http://www.artyarns.com/

Be Sweet Products: http://besweetproducts.com/

Blue Sky Alpacas: http://www.blueskyalpacas.com/

Classic Elite: http://www.classiceliteyarns.com/home.php

Fleece Artists: http://www.fleeceartist.com/

Jade Sapphire: http://jadesapphire.com/

Karabella Yarns: http://www.karabellayarns.com/default.aspx

Knittingbag recommends books


Lacy Little Knits
By Iris Schrier of Art Yarns - $19.95


Twinkle’s Big City Knits: 31 Chunky Designs
By Wenlan Chia - $32.50 ($21.45 amazon.com)


Runway Knits: 30 Fashion-Forward Designs
By Berta Karapetyan - $32.50 ($21.45 amazon.com)


new! Knit Kimono: 18 Designs with Simple Shapes
By Vicki Square - $24.95


coming in January!
Contemporary Knitting for Textile Artists
By Ruth Lee - $27.95

Knittingbag recommends fashion blogs:

Coquette: http://coquette.blogs.com/
OTTE: http://otteny.com/shop/
Fashion is spinach: http://www.fashionisspinach.com/

I hope you enjoyed the Eye Candy and it inspires you to grab your yarn and needles and start knitting! Happy Fall!

Marcia Cleary
Designer
Knittingbag.com