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    Home » Free Pattern Roundup

    Top Crochet & Knit Trends for 2016, with Lion Brand Yarn!

    Published: Apr 21, 2016 by Tamara Kelly · 7 Comments

    Have you started noticing certain trends out there in the stores this year? Themes among your favorite designers? Let's take a look at the hottest trends as they apply to crochet and knitting for 2016!

    Find out all about the Top 5 Trends in Knit and Crochet - on Mooglyblog.com!

    To get started, check out this fab video of Shira from Lion Brand running down the hottest looks for 2016:

    And here are links to the patterns mentioned in the video, as well as more patterns that fit these 5 hot looks - and they're all free! Click on their names to go to their pattern pages!

    Black and White - bold and graphic!

    Slip Stitch Graphic Shawl (knit): Shown in video

    Loopy Love Scarf (crochet): by MooglyLoopy Love Scarf: Free crochet pattern in 3 styles, featuring just one ball of Lion Brand Scarfie, on Mooglyblog.com!

     

    Colors of the Year: Rose Quartz and Serenity - soft and comforting!

    Solitude Circle Scarfie (crochet): Shown in video

    Easy Pocket Scarf (crochet): Shown in video

    Denim Blues Fling (crochet): by Crochet KimDenimBlues800_medium2

    Wavy Rib Cowl (knit): by Megan Delorme on Ravelry

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    Southern Sweetness Hat (crochet): by ELK StudioSouthern-Sweetness-by-ELK-Studio

    Oversized Sweaters - cosy casual!

    Easy Mesh Pullover (crochet): Shown in video

    Deerfield V-Neck Pullover (knit): Shown in video

    Knit Meets Crochet Sweater (knit and crochet!): by Lion Brandwingsweaterpublishedlb1208_medium

    Fringe - spice up any project with a little or a lot!

    Big Sky Poncho (knit): Shown in video

    Key West Circle Top (crochet): Shown in video

    Silver City Vest (knit): Shown in video

    Puebla Scarf (crochet): Shown in video

    Nettie's Super Simple Tassel Scarf (crochet): by Jessie at Home24173467834_c206620b65

    Weaving - more yarny fun!

    Natural Instincts Hanging (weaving): Shown in video

    Loom Woven Fiesta Wall Hanging (loom weaving): by Lion Brandl50131a

    What do you think? Is there a trend you love? A trend you'll take a pass on? What look in crochet is making you say yes right now? The great thing about color trends is that they can be adapted to any pattern. And I love the idea of adding fringe to last year's accessories! Share your favorites in the comments!

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    1. 1

      Kae

      April 21, 2016 at 1:32 pm

      Being a large woman, over-size sweaters and fringe are NOT my friends.
      Among my friends, the trend seems to be splashes of colorful patterns paired with black or white, like a floral shell under a black blazer.

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        Tamara Kelly

        April 21, 2016 at 4:14 pm

        I hear ya - I'm on the large side myself. 😉 Not every trend will work for everyone, but it's fun to pick our faves! 😀

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    2. 3

      Erik

      April 21, 2016 at 10:47 pm

      Is it just me, or are all things corner to corner coming back?

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        Tamara Kelly

        April 22, 2016 at 12:09 pm

        It certainly seems so!

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      Penny

      September 13, 2016 at 4:58 am

      I would love to give weaving a go. Youtube here I come lol but I do like the trends for this year, especially the black and white!

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    4. 6

      Guddi dhaliwal

      January 05, 2017 at 9:18 pm

      Please tell me what is your phone number.where are you or your store.i like some designe.

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        Tamara Kelly

        January 06, 2017 at 10:37 am

        Moogly is online only, please use the Contact Me button to contact me if needed! 🙂

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