Knitwear no longer belongs in the back of your grandmother’s closet, only to see the light of day on cold, rainy days.  With the availability of beautiful new yarns, knitwear can be worn year-round.  With so many exciting yarn selections available today, your knitwear collection is only limited by your imagination. Forget the scratchy, old wool of days gone by, and imagine the luxurious feel of silk, soy, bamboo or cashmere.  Knitwear is sophisticated, knitwear is funky and here at EterKnity we believe that knitwear is back! 

We have entered some of our knitwear designs into the My “IT” Things Designer contest.  Please have a look – we would love to have your votes!

Here’s a short overview of the History of Knitwear from Wikipedia:  

Coco Chanel's 1916 use of jersey in her hugely influential suits was a turning point for knitwear, which became associated with the liberated woman. Shortly afterwards, Jean Patou's cubist-inspired, color-blocked knits were the sportswear of choice.

In the 1940s came the iconic wearing of body-skimming sweaters by sex symbols like Lana Turner and Jane Russell, though the 1950s were dominated by conservative popcorn knits. The swinging 1960s were famously manifested in Missoni's colorful zigzag knitwear. This era also saw the rise both of Sonia Rykiel, dubbed the "Queen of Knitwear" for her vibrant striped sweaters and her clingy dresses, and of Kennedy-inspired preppy sweaters.

In the 1980s, knitwear emerged from the realm of sportswear to dominate high fashion; notable designs included Romeo Gigli's "haute-bohemian cocoon coats" and Ralph Lauren's floor-length cashmere turtlenecks.