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This is a collection that can take you by surprise, with
unexpected details in cuffs and hems – pleasing for both the
knitter and the wearer. Such delights can be found in the
aforementioned “Marisol”, with its delicate and undulating
lace hem. In Lisa Richardson’s “Paloma”, lace is given more
prominence, with decorative cuff edges mirrored in a central
lace section, creating a light, almost ethereal, finish. Conversely,
Martin Storey’s more substantial “Fritzia” is a celebration of
texture, combining moss stitch and broken basket stitch (one
of my all-time favourites!) along with crisp, coloured stripes
– providing another welcome addition to our trans-seasonal
wardrobe.
Top row « Fritzia | Riveria | Pia Middle row « Torey | Fritzia | Dada
Bottom row « Cornelia Opposite « Pia
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Simple elegance is another of the underlying themes of this
collection and none so more than Sharon Miller’s “Yoko”. It’s
knitted with two shades held together to create its graceful
drape and colour, and culminates in rolling hem of lace
triangles in alternating colours. This shawl would happily take
you from day into night, spring-summer into autumn-winter,
quickly becoming one of our wardrobe staples. With its well-
fitting shape, the soft - yet light - fabric created by the KidSilk
Haze, the contrasting colour of the cuffs/hem/neckline and its
stylish back shaping, “Katz” by Grace Jones, is another exquisite
design that I cannot wait to get on – and then off – my needles.
Shadow can be as important as light and the short summer
shadows provide high contrast, almost monochrome patterns
and again, this feature has been cleverly adopted in the new
collection. Martin Storey’s “Cornelia” uses light and dark
colours – as well as different yarns – to create a stunning
geometric and reversible shawl, that will be sought after well
beyond the last days of summer. The collection brings together
chevrons, stripes and spots for a more contemporary, modern
feel and this “Optical Art” style is further explored in Marin
Storey’s “Pia” and “Rivera” by Quail Studio - allowing the
knitter to use colour work to wonderful effect, while providing
the wearer with eye-catching garments.
For me, this collection speaks to restful, calm days. Like the
merging and blurring of reflected images on the surface of
moving water, it transforms soft monochromes into unique,
elegant and beautiful designs for this spring-summer and
beyond.
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