Now that it’s almost Labor Day in the United States, it’s starting to feel more like fall even though the temperatures are still pretty warm where I live.
But if you want to have new knit accessories for the season, now is the time to start!
And if you need motivation for getting out your needles and some cozy wool, check out this post from Bustle with seven reasons to knit your own accessories for fall and winter.
We could make our own list, of course. You can get things that fit or are just the length you want (in the case of a scarf), make them in your favorite colors, use real wool if you want, add more colors and custom designs than you’re likely to find in purchased items and have the pride of “I made it myself” when you wear it. To name a few.
Do you like to knit your own hats, mitts, gloves, scarves, etc. for the season? I’d love to hear what you’re planning. I’m planning some pattern roundups so I’d love to know what sorts of patterns you are looking for.
As for me, I’m knitting a simple scarf right now and I really want to do a pair of mittens for me, and probably the girl as well. I think she needs a new hat, and there’s a sweater that’s been on the needles much too long I’d like to get done this fall. And, and, and…
[Photo from Fairmount Fibers via Bustle.]
Right now, I’m knitting a lace scarf and pair of fingerless mitts to go with my new winter jacket that I bought on clearance last Spring. After that, I might try knitting some Christmas stockings. My mom has asked for a set of stockings for her mantle, but I’ve never knit them before
It’s still mid-90’s here, but I have the urge to knit some gloves. It’s about the only thing I personally find useful for winter here. (I put on gloves before I put on long pants! Gloves usually keep me warmer.) I like to knit my own to make them exactly the right size, and I usually don’t care for the color trend of the year, or the usual dull colors they give you as alternatives to the trend color.