Needlecrafts - Knit, Fall 5 Fall Fashion Trends

1. Chunky Textured Beanie | free pattern available here

2. Cosy Hooded Cowl | free pattern available here

3. Scoop Neck Crop Top | free pattern available here

4. T-Shaped Tunic | free pattern available here

5. Color Block Tunic | free pattern available here

Even though we are in a continual spiral of humidity and heat waves, the stores are dribbling out the fall fashions.
The featured fashions in this post are essential to the easy wardrobe that both busy students and moms need - throw it on over jeans or leggings and you're good to go.
The crop top vest, great for layering over a shirt for added warmth but no fear of overheating in a cardigan.
All of these foundation pieces will serve you well this coming fall and winter.
The color block tunic offers you an opportunity to break up the color with simple garter, ideal for beginners or and easy rice or moss stitch .
The generous hooded cowl can become a poncho pulled down on the shoulders.
From classic worsted to super bulky yarn weights, there are five easy pieces to add to your fall wardrobe.

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Needlecrafts - Anti-Freeze Knitwear

Runway Images | Vogue.com - F|W '13 NYFW

The past few winters we were very fortunate to have experienced milder temperatures and maybe one light snowfall. That changed this year when winter came in with a vengeance, cold and threw more snow at us than we were used to.
When it is this type of weather you need to dress for it. With the winds whipping at your face, it had better be well protected. Bundling up around the neck is also a good idea.
Looking at the collections for next fall and winter, I noted Alexander Wang had protective head and neck gear accessorizing his coats. The helmets are called balaclavas, are warm and usually worn with another hat or if you drive a motorcycle, a helmet.
A Détacher also had large turtleneck neckwarmers (what were once called dickeys). The neckwarmers were worn inside suits or coats for protection and were considered a bit nerdy, something your granny made for you at Christmas. They were also smaller, not as wide and covering the chest as shown in the collection by A Détacher .
In the next image, you will see some of the hysterical vintage styles that were made. A balaclava can cover the whole head with openings for the eyes and mouth, but the free patterns after the jump are simpler and more modern, I assure you.

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Top Right, Bottom Left Images | here
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Vintage Images | Pinterest

You think of grannies in housecoats that wear scarf turbans but now young women have come to think of this look as sophisticated, exuding old Hollywood glamour. Wearing a turban demands confidence. You have to believe, truly believe, in your look.
Wearing a turban-style headband is still chic but has a younger and fresher look. The headband made of yarn is slightly more casual, can be wide, narrow, knotted, crossed or just wrapped at the front. Add glamourous touches by pinning a brooch to the front or wrapping pearls around the knot.
Quick and easy to make as gifts and ideal headwear in cold weather during the holiday season.

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