Trends in the World of Crochet
Dateline: 03/08/97
Color Trends, 1997 When colors become softer in the fashion world, lighter colors emerge in new yarn colors. Fashion world colors definitely influence the colors of upcoming new yarns. For example, fashion world colors have influenced the presence of more earth tones in yarn. You've probably noticed a few other popular colors this season to be teal, wine, and forest.
Yarn Types, 1997 Are you beginning to see more boucle style yarns when you're yarn shopping? Some have metallic touches. There are also some with the hand painted look of multi-colors.
Pattern Trends, 1997 Are you seeing many designs that reminisce of the garden? That seems to remain a popular subject in 1997.
Style Trends, 1997 Have you noticed that more sweaters are waist length, feminine; more openwork lace. Would you agree that a more formal look is back? With that comes more lace trimmings. Watch and you may see more vintage, Victorian looks emerging.
Happy crocheting!
