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One of the surprising new trends for girls is the popularity of knitwear, not just for teens, but also for girls in the "tween" age group of nine to 12. "Sweaters didn't used to be big for this age group, but they're really coming on," says Linda Maslechko, CEO of the Triple Flip stores. Look for shawl collars, vibrant colours, sleek cardigans and especially for chunky knits with patterns and fun graphics knitted into them.