Knitter’sWinter 2005

Call for designs:

LUXURY and CLASS: then and now

TLBD: The little black Dress and

all that is associated with it. Most every woman understands the

versatility of TLBD. Now lets explore how knit accessories can make

it even more special.

Crazy for Coco: The genius of Coco Chanel is

her timeless clothing. It wasn’t about fashion but more about style.

She was often seen sporting a sweater from her boyfriend’s closet.

Carl Lagerfeld has continued the Chanel tradition through his

serious and clever tongue-in-cheek renditions. Take what you know

about Chanel style and see what develops. Think Passamentriebraids, pearls, stripes, Chanel Red (the color of her signature

lipstick), Chanel blue, black and white, the signature bag and the

spectator pump.

American classics updated: Think

of knits that are as wearable as a pair of 501 and Calvin Klein

Jeans

urban cowboys with denim jackets, Native American handwovens:

think flannel shirts, barn jackets, Pendleton plaids, checks and

stripes.

California dreamers with the Hollywood celebrity and glamour as

your influence you call on the animal print, fur, and sheer luxury

of cashmere, velvet and silk. Take the leather jacket (James Dean), a

navy crested blazer (George Hamilton) or a suede elbow-patched

sport coat (bing Crosby) and offer them a life as a knit.

Rock and Roll: stylish and modern, and often something different,

here is a chance to wrap up the year with something memorable for

you or your guy. Think color blocking, intarsia motifs, shine and

glitz,

Simple folk

European influences. Patchwork and mixed media: combine

embroidery, lacework and texture into knits through stitchwork and

color. We are talking romance as well as comfort here. We are

talking colors that evoke handcrafted clothing, and some history.

Beyond the poncho Seems the poncho has

morphed into a sweater or coat of generous proportions. This is

meant to be a chill chaser, with bulkier yarns and the opportunity to

have texture through stitchwork and yarn construction. Marls and

tweeds are perfect examples.

Proposals DUE July 25,

Send to

Knitter’s submissions

PO BOX 1525

Sioux Falls, SD 57101

Packages to

1320 S Minnesota ave

floor 2

Sioux Falls, SD 57105

The color forecast for the upcoming 2005-2006 winter season is

distinguished by its Quality. One color story seems to be tranquil

and comforting while the other is more intense with an aggressive

and intellectual approach.

On one hand ppastels are finely shaded and combined with faded

half-tones and luminous color to create a subtle depth. Think

creamy whites to pale greys with lavender, soft greens, buttery

yellows and pinks inserted into the mix.

On the other hand the vivid and contrasting colors are intense and

have the feeling of being subjected to artificial light. Here we

consider the DDramatic darks of chestnut, navy, eggplant, and

black as our dramatic pallet that will emphasize the tones in the

following groups. They contrast well with the bbrighter range

colors that offer a deep teal to aqua, lime greens to turquoise or

teal, papaya, and bubble gum pink. Normally considered summery

tones they pair beautifully with the darks. The final grouping of

autumn tones harmonize beautifully with the other groups, as

they seem to be bathed in natural light, having a warm russet or

purplish undertone—plums, pumpkin, butternut—that contrast well

with grey-greens and blue-greys of the season—eucalyptus, dusty

miller, and even heathers.

As you choose colors, remember that yellows are golden with hints

of orange, deep red browns are popular, jungle and foliage greens

are sharp and pleasing while others are soft and greyed out, strong

reds and fuchsia are present, and bold blues from turquoise thru

teals and on to navy finish the palette.

Textures are big: The animal influence is still strong, not only in

color but in texture. From classic yarns knit in stitch patterns that

add a third dimension, to marls that add depth through contrast,

much like the plumage on birds, or the fleece and furs on animals,

there is some shading and depth in the colors. Think of alligator

shoes, ostrich plumes, and skins, Armadillos, tortoise shell,

peacock feathers, scales on reptiles. How might we work those into

our story?

Shapes: The rraglan is something we would like to explore. The

simple shape can evolve into something stellar when you think of

generous proportions, two-color technique, easy knitting. Sweater

turned poncho, or pponcho plus? We are talking layered dressing

and comfort, adding sleeves to tame the poncho and make it more

wearable. Added tailoring for added style.

The Little Black Dress: offer us something to make it more than

just what everyone else sees. this is oour accessory story. Let’s

get creative in shape, colors, and stitches.

Knitter’sPhysical Address:

1320 S. Minnesota Ave. 2nd Floor

Sioux Falls, SD 57105

Mailing Address:PO Box 1525

Sioux Falls, SD 57101 - 1525

605.338.2450 800.237-7099

fax 605.338.2994 sue@xrx-inc.com

Sue Kay Nelson Editorial Assistant

Knitter's Magazine