TREND - stripes

Spring/Summer 2013 is all about stripes. Hot off the catwalk and hitting the high street are a plethora of stripes in such a wide variety of colour, width and form that there is something for every generation and every budget. You may think that horizontal stripes are difficult to wear, or that high contrast black and white is too stark, but rest assured! you can find vertical, chevron, narrow, wide or a mix of widths as well as subtle, tonal colourways alongside a garish but wonderful clash of brights.

And thanks to this super versatile colourwork staple - you can introduce colour and interest very easily into your knitting. It would seem that this season there are no rules when it comes to sporting your stripes - so be bold, or be subtle . . . but be striped!

Try these combinations for subtle two row stripes - think understated, tonal and chic . . .

 

. . . or more high contrast, yet still classic . . .

. . . perfect for an Emma Boatneck Jumper . . .

. . . or the Nils Stripey Top . . .

If you're feeling brave and want some clashing stripes to brighten up the dismal days that we in the UK are calling 'summer', try some bold combinations that have plenty to shout about! Think vibrant, fun and with a dash of carefree joie de vivre . . .

Your baby can be brave, and bold and beautiful in the Oliver Sleeping Bag . . .

Stand out in the crowd in the Kerstin Striped Kimono . . .

. . . or experiment with wide stripes in the Hannah Cardigan.

There is even an option for those who love a riot of colour - Carolta Dress and Rafael Top . . .

. . . or you may prefer not to wear your stripes - Rand and Tivoli Cushions . . .

Whatever your style, there is a stripe and colour combination out there to suit you! Not confident with choosing your own stripe combinations? We have alternative suggested colourways for all patterns but why not try out our colour tool under the 'colour' section to trial your own ideas? All of these patterns can be found in our range of collections for babies, children and adults available at your local yarn shop or from us directly at www.millamia.com

Have fun!

(posted by Max)