KNITWEAR STREET TRENDS

The WGSN Knitwear team presents the key trends and must-have pieces seen on the streets during the London, Paris and Milan autumn/winter 2011/12 Fashion Weeks.

Fluffy yarns

Soft mohair yarns blur out stitches for a tactile, fuzzy-looking fabric.

Marl yarns

Knitting space-dyed and marl yarns result in a tweed-like effect, achieving a country-like aesthetic.

Splicing

Splicing forms graphic patterns and creates subtle details that are part of the garment construction.

KNITWEAR STREET TRENDS

Faux fur & knitted fringing

Chunky rib and cable knits are contrasted with faux fur for a rustic, country feel.

The WGSN Knitwear team presents the key trends and must-have pieces seen on the streets during the London, Paris and Milan autumn/winter 2011/12 Fashion Weeks.

Classic cable knits

Traditional cable knits come as classic cardigans and crew-necked jumpers, and are often belted or tucked in at the waist.

Chunky rib knits

Thick yarns knit a defined rib for oversized cardigans and sweaters, which have a cosy and sometimes sporty feel.

KNITWEAR STREET TRENDS

The WGSN Knitwear team presents the key trends and must-have pieces seen on the streets during the London, Paris and Milan autumn/winter 2011/12 Fashion Weeks.

Mismatched stripes

Wide stripes are either repeated or balanced with much thinner stripes.

Outerwear update

Knitted outerwear plays with proportions to create mountains of volume.

Crewnecks

Fine to medium-knit crewneck jumpers have a tomboy feel.

KNITWEAR STREET TRENDS

The WGSN Knitwear team presents the key trends and must-have pieces seen on the streets during the London, Paris, New York, Copenhagen and Milan autumn/winter 2011/12 fashion Weeks.

Sheer knits

Fine knits in thin yarns create lightweight, almost translucent knits.

Traditional Fair Isles

These knits are styled with glasses, shirts and overcoats for a dapper English look.

Granddad cardigans

Stark black, cement and charcoal greys are versatile colours.

KNITWEAR STREET TRENDS

The WGSN Knitwear team presents the key trends and must-have pieces seen on the streets during the London, Paris, New York, Copenhagen and Milan autumn/winter 2011/12 fashion Weeks.

Laddering

Loose-tension knits achieve a grungy, holey aesthetic.

Hairy yarns

Tactile eyelash yarns have more length and create the look of fringing, while mohair yarns leave a fuzzy effect.

Classic cable knit

Cream Aran yarns achieve a vintage aesthetic.

KNITWEAR STREET TRENDS

The WGSN Knitwear team presents the key trends and must-have pieces seen on the streets during the London, Paris, New York, Copenhagen and Milan autumn/winter 2011/12 fashion Weeks.

Layered crewnecks

These fine knits are great for layering over shirts, jerseys and under jackets.

Draping

Fine knits create a fluid, lightweight drape.

Defined stitches

Medium yarns provide a defined stitch.