What’s hot in yarn crafts these days? We asked the editors of some of your favorite magazines to give us their thoughts on current and upcoming trends. Here’s what they had to say:

Kara Gott Warner
Executive Editor, Creative Knitting

Spring 2011
•    Loops and fringe
•    Rustic fishnet looks
•    Ruffles and soft romantic looks

Fall/Winter 2011-2012
•    Lofty cables with drop stiches and bobbles
•    Fair Isle
•    Navajo blanket looks
•    Over-sized grandpa cardigans and pea coats
•    Leg warmers, cowls
•    Chunky knits

DeEldaWittmack
Editor, Love of Knitting

Spring 2011
•    Darker pastels with shades of mango and lime
•    Cropped sweaters and shrugs without buttons and with ¾-length sleeves
•    Unusual organic fibers and blends with bamboo being very big

Fall/Winter 2011-2012
•    All shades of purple and dark jewel tones in variegated, hand-dyed yarns
•    Metallic colors and metallic thread embellished yards in pewter, copper, silver, and gold