As the nights draw in, the temperature drops, and the hearth is lit for winter, it’s time to start thinking about your autumn knitting projects. This includes choosing the perfect autumn yarn that suits this cosiest and most colourful of all the seasons.
Best Autumn Yarns
The best yarns for autumn projects are made from the softest and warmest wools. Ideal choices include merino, lambswool, and alpaca. You should also look at colours that are from the autumn palette, which is typically based on the changing shades of leaves during this time and includes brown, orange, green, purple, and mustard.
Best Autumn Projects
Once you’ve selected the right colours and the perfect autumn yarn fibre, you need to think about suitable knitting projects. Autumn and winter are all about wrapping up warm, so cosy blankets, jumpers, and scarves are all ideal projects. Another fun project is these cute little pumpkins, perfect for a Halloween display.
As autumn forms the build-up to Christmas, other good projects for this season look forward, and include Christmas tree decorations and even homemade knitted Christmas gifts. If you’re new to knitting, you can choose an autumnal knitting kit such as a blanket, socks, or scarf, in fall colours like grey, brown, and orange. These are available from specialist suppliers like //www.woolcouturecompany.com/collections/knitting-kits.
Start by choosing your pattern and then have a look at the autumn-friendly shades and fibres that are available so you can begin your cosy knitting project. Consider an autumn-friendly knitting kit which comes with all the yarn you’ll need included.