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knit simple fall 13I spent a little time this hot weekend perusing the fall issue of Knit Simple, which got me dreaming of bulky knits, vivid colors and simple but striking designs.

There are so many cute things in this issue, so I’ll bet you’ll want to spend some time imagining with it, too.

I’m inexplicably drawn to Mari Lynn Patrick’s cable yoke pullover, with its turtleneck, woven-cable yoke and twisted stockinette body worked in a contrasting color.

There’s a collection of 10 hats you can knit for less than $20 each (great for getting a jump on your holiday gift knitting); I particularly love the slouchy diagonal striped hat designed by Brenda Castiel in stripy Noro Kureyon.

The knitted striped afghan is a classic worked in unexpected purple, orange and pink, and the fun striped garter stitch scarf and mitts (shown on the cover and designed by Holli Yeoh) are a great choice for beginners.

Are you thinking about fall knitting yet? Or knitting something warm because it’s winter where you live? I’d love to hear about it!

[Photo via Knit Simple.]

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Comments

  1. The title alone of this magazine fascinates me. I am always pleased to knit something that doesn’t cause headaches or tantrums.

  2. I’m working on a dorm blanket for my son right now. When that is completed, I’m looking forward to some fall knitting. Right now I’m in the mood for socks, hats, and cowls. I love the idea of simple but striking.

Have you read?

Tiny Knits in Team Colors

For years now Berroco has been releasing a tiny set of Christmas ornament knitting patterns, often modeled on human-sized clothes, called Minutia. The ones for this year haven’t come out yet, but somehow I missed last year’s so I wanted to share them, as well as a fun little twist they offered. 

The general 2025 Minutia patterns include a circular yoke sweater, a two-color stocking and a ribbed earflap hat. They’re super cute and perfect for using little (or should I say minute?) amounts of yarn left over from other projects. Make them in Christmas colors or whatever you have on hand. Even if you don’t have exactly the same yarn weight, you can still make these cute additions to your holiday decor. 

But what really caught my eye while I was on the Berocco site was the Team Colors Minutia, which are actually different patterns so I’m not even sure when they were released, but they are definitely worth talking about. 

These patterns include a little raglan sweater with stripes and a stocking cap with contrasting pom pom. 

They call for sport weight yarn, but again you could use sock or DK if that’s what you have in the right colors. And here the right colors are important because you’re stitching your team colors. 

Or anyone else’s team colors.

I immediately thought that this would be an amazing holiday gift for someone who you never know what to get but who also happens to like sports. Or has gone to a university that has colors. 

Another option would be to leave off the stripes and add a number in duplicate stitch if you or the person you’re knitting for has a favorite player. Or stitch a letter or a tiny version of the team logo on the front. There are lots of options!

If you make these, I’d love to hear what you did with them!

[Photo: Berroco]