With the cooler weather hitting many areas across the US, Canada and even Europe, followed by the crispness of the sky, the buzz on Ravelry seems to be fall knitting.
Items on many knitting lists for fall include hats, mittens, scarves and even a few cardigans. I have to say I’m getting anxious for fall weather here in Phoenix, which typically doesn’t hit until late October but that just means I have time to get prepared with a few accessories and maybe even another cardigan!
This past week on Ravelry, a few new designs have caught my eye that are perfect for a bit of fall knitting. Here’s what I found and what instantly went into my forever growing Ravelry queue:
Rocky Road by Heidi Kirrmaier is a highly texture seamlessly top -down cardigan that provides a very cozy fall feel. This design offers knitters three length options, with the short giving a gentle waist shaping and no pockets, and the medium and long options giving a slight A-line shape with pockets. I love this design and plan to knit it up as soon as I’m finished with my project for my Mom.
Photo courtesy of Heidi Kirrmaier (PiPiBird on Ravelry)
Twisted Flax by Mimi Hill of Eskimimi Makes has just published a lovely cable and lace hat that offers a bit of texture as well. This design provides knitters with fully written and fully charted instructions, provides details on how to lengthen or shorten the design and is available in two sizes. This project requires under 200 yards of yarn, perfect for stash busting!
Photo courtesy of Mimi Hill of Eskimimi Makes
A fun diagonal knit is the Diagon Alley Mittens designed by Louise Robert, who also created a matching hat. Both of these projects call for worsted weight yarn and would be another perfect project for stash busting.
Photo courtesy of Louise Robert
The Dolphin Cowl designed by kniTTina is quite a lovely lace and cable creation. This pattern is not available in English, but the designer does provide a chart for the lace pattern.
Photo courtesy of kniTTina
A versatile piece that can be used as a scarf or a cowl is Tallin designed by Kate Gagnon Osborn. This is a quick knit design that calls for bulky weight yarn and a size US 10 1/2 needle. I love the diamond moss cable design that Kate chose for her latest creation and the i-cord edging gives a nice finished look.
Photo courtesy of Kelbourne Woolens
There are so many more wonderful designs to choose from but maybe these few have inspired you to start a bit of fall knitting!
Until next time, happy knitting, crocheting, spinning and crafting!
Nice picks, I love the cowls!
Thank you Liz
Seems the cooler weather here in Florida has given me the itch to get motivated and back to knitting. Lace seems to be my favorite choice lately. I don’t often knit lace…and the inspiration to do so came from a lace scarf pattern that I found in one of my back issues of Spin-Off magazine. Thanks for sharing the wonderful post you have provided for my viewing pleasure and happy knitting, once again. As always…I enjoy your posts so much. Love the lace and of course all the others.
You are so welcome and thank you so very much for your very kind words, you made my day
I love quite a few of the patterns in Spinoff, one in particular is the Persuasion scarf. Enjoy knitting your lace scarf and as always, happy knitting!
LOL…. Just noticed on your blog you’re knitting the Persuasion scarf. I can’t wait to see finished photos
Yes, and I’m enjoying the intricate lace pattern of the Persuasion scarf. It is absolutely beautiful and as the pattern evolves it gets prettier and prettier. I’m pleased with the results. Nite.
You have a very good eye for texture! I love almost all of these, especially the long coat – three ways. How cold does it get in Phoenix, tho? I always think of Phoenix in the triple digits.
Thank you Kim! It can get down in the high 20′s to low 30′s in the evenings and the high 50′s to low 70′s during the day. That is usually during November to almost March. So, cool enough for sweaters
I love that sweater, but how great would it be with a nice bulky zipper from just below the waist up! Nice choices, Tina!
I really love the sweater Beth and hope to knit one soone! Glad you liked my choices