Fun Projects to Knit for Fall

I already have a list of too many things I want to knit before it gets much colder (not to mention some knit toys for my daughter for Christmas; I’ll share the inspiration behind that on Monday), but there are at least a couple of things on this list of fall knits that have crossed my email recently that I really want to knit. Like, right now.

This Transitions Sweater from Wisdom Yarns is one. I love the look of it, and the fact that it’s made with super bulky yarn — held double, and size 35 US needles — in a really simple pattern means this really might be a sweater you could knit in a weekend or so.

I also really want one of theses Kauni Cascade Vests (pattern at Noble Knits). The combination of a solid yarn and a striping yarn makes this project look a lot more complex than it is, but it’s just simple stripes. There’s not any shaping at all, just bind offs for the armholes, so it’s really a pretty basic pattern that will go pretty quickly.

The Soft Linen Vest by Tonia Barry for Classic Elite Yarns is one of those great transition pieces you can wear over long sleeves now and a sundress later. It’s a linen/wool/alpaca blend yarn, so there’s still some warmth in it even in a project without sleeves.

Speaking of Wisdom Yarns, by the way, I also love their one-skein Sweetie Cowl, which proves that lace can be effective even on a really big scale. The Tilted Scarf pattern is another great one for quick warmth and an easy gift idea.

Boot toppers are another great gift idea. They bring a little warmth to the leg when wearing boots that maybe don’t hug the leg perfectly, and they give you another chance to wear something knit without breaking out your legwarmers (not that there’s anything wrong with that). The Frosting Boot Toppers from Knit Picks are super cute. Another bulky project, they’re worked mostly in a fun herringbone pattern with ribbing to help hug the leg.

Knit the trends with this great Plaid Hat from Vickie Howell, inspired by the Adam Lippes collection now available at Target (which I love and have been trying hard to resist). This one is worked in a roving yarn in two colors, with a sweet pom-pom topper. It’s available in three sizes and in snug and slouchy versions, so it’s perfect for everyone on your list.

Are you knitting like crazy now that the weather’s starting to cool? I’d love to know what you’re working on!

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Over the years I have shared a lot of pumpkin knitting patterns, and I’ve knit and crocheted a lot of pumpkins myself. But it feels like there are always more fun things to try with knit pumpkins, so this year I wanted to look a little more beyond basic stockinette or ribbed pumpkins and share some pumpkin patterns with cables, bobbles and colorwork.

In the cable collection we’ve got these cute little basic cable and ribbed pumpkins from Elly Bear Knits. There are two sizes that make a wide, flat pumpkin and a taller round pumpkin. Both are worked in the round as a tube that’s cinched top and bottom when you’re done, and they use bulky weight yarn.

Another cute cable pumpkin knitting pattern comes from Gray Bear Akswokrat. This one is knit flat and it looks like a chunky yarn but you could use other weights to make pumpkins of different sizes. This one also has an I-cord stem and uses yarn to cinch up the sections of the pumpkin, giving it a more natural look.

Add some bobbles to your pumpkins with this design from Autumn Shelter Makes. Also worked in the round in a tube, it features a repeating pattern of bobbles and uses yarn wrapped around the outside to make segments. This one looks like worsted weight yarn to me.

Of course there’s nothing that says your pumpkin has to be a single color, so let’s throw in some colorwork. I love the look of the Cozy Fall Pumpkin knitting pattern from South Stitch Girls. The little leather loop adds a rustic touch but you could also just add a stick. These pumpkins have five colorwork options and are worked in worsted weight yarn in the round.

There’s also the Autumn Fair Isle Trio pumpkins pattern from Equestriann Style, which has three different sizes of pumpkins with four colorwork designs. They are worked in super bulky yarn in the round and look good with high contrast or more muted color combinations.

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