Shaggy hair, flared jeans, and classic rock — drenched in the mellow vibes of the early 1970s, Almost Famous is one of my absolute favorite films. It wasn’t until I watched it recently that I noticed I was drawn to the costumes more than ever. Although the film follows a fifteen-year-old boy as he finds himself on…
Saks Fifth Avenue recently released the latest edition of The Trendcaster, their monthly report on what’s hot for the upcoming season. We love all of the pieces they recommend and we realized gleefully that many of the furry fashion trends could be recreated with Lion Brand® products and patterns. 1) If you’re inspired by the…
Wonderful trends in nail art have been all over Pinterest this year, and we couldn’t help but be inspired. Our favorite trend of the year has to be the matching manicures and projects! These are some of our favorite projects to coordinate with this season’s trends in nail art. Mix & match colors, pair them…
With 2011 quickly winding down, I’ve begun prepping my 2012 yarncrafting queue. I’ve noticed a lot of great trends in stores that are also appearing in knitting and crochet. Here are my 3 favorite trends that I’m adding to my to-do list. The classic granny square has become fashionable in a very big way. British…
Each year, Pantone, the well-known color and printing company, invites 10 fashion designers to predict the color trends of the upcoming season. For spring 2011, the colors they chose are: As we’re currently in gift-making season, it’s useful to consider these color trends when picking gifts to make that can be used in the warmer…
Fall fashions are finally here, and I couldn’t be more excited! Here are four trends that are popular this year. Nothing says cooler weather quite like tweed. The flecks of color and texture in tweed yarns add a sophistication to even the simplest of stitches. Try a matching tweed hat and scarf set for a…
Every year, color authority Pantone reports on color trends. This year, it has revealed turquoise as its color of the year. This cheerful shade of blue is popping up everywhere, from home decor to clothing and accessories. Turquoise is versatile because it can be bright and bold or calm and soothing. Here are some turquoise-inspired…
In the most recent two episodes of YarnCraft — our half-hour audio-podcast — my co-host Liz and I embrace the fall season and the upcoming holiday of Halloween, sharing inspiration and ideas for knitting, crocheting, and crafting with yarn! Join us for laughs, learning, and great yarn talk. Hot Colors & 5 Top Trends for…
