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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The other day I saw a post from Pinterest about trends for summer and it said one of them was “cultivating whimsy.”

Well, I don’t know where Pinterest has been all this time, but we’ve been cultivating whimsy here at Craft Gossip for a long time. I love sharing projects that are a little different, things that make you smile when you see them, and will make you smile when you knit them and wear them or use them.

Such it is with the Tutti Frutti tee knitting pattern from Bea Creative Knits.

This cute little baby tee is worked top down in the round with contiguous shoulder construction to shape the sleeve caps. There are short rows for the neckline and folded hems with picot edging at the hemline, neckline and edges of the sleeves.

All of this would be great on its own, but then there’s the addition of a super cute fruit icon, which is added with duplicate stitch. There are a lot of options, including strawberry, banana, orange, cherries, watermelon, lemon, blueberries, kiwi, peach, dragon fruit, apple and pear, so it’s likely you can add on your favorite fruit.

It is offered in eight sizes, to fit a bust measurement ranging from 28-30 inches (71-76 cm) to 56-58 inches (142-147 cm). The design is meant to be worn with around 6.3 inches/16 cm of negative ease, but you can choose the fit you prefer. There’s also optional bust and waist shaping included in the pattern if you want to make it even curvier.

This is considered an advanced beginner or intermediate project because of all the skills involved, but it’s sure to be a lot of fun even if some of these techniques are new to you.

Grab a copy of the pattern for yourself form Bea Creative Knits on Etsy.

[Photo: Bea Creative Knits]

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