It’s knitting season! And we’ve been busy collecting this gorgeous roundup of autumn knitting patterns.
There’s a noticeable shift in the shop come late September / early October, where we see an influx of people wanting to learn to knit and those wanting to break their summer knitting hiatus. Us knitting nerds at the shop knit all year round, but it must be said that there’s something in the air in autumn that really makes you want to pick up a new project.
The knitting pattern designers have also been busy designing away behind the scenes ready for your knitting pleasure. So, here’s a list of some new patterns (all from October 2024!) we think should be on your make list, perfect for cosying up in the cooler weather.
Cinnamon & Bourbon by Thea Colman
Starting off with a bang! Cinnamon & Bourbon is on the top of our autumn knitting pattern list. We love the simple silhouette combined with this textured stitch pattern. You could have a lot of fun playing around with colour combinations for this – we recommend you look at the projects tab for this one, people have come up with some gorgeous colour pairings.
Why not try Sandnes Garn Alpakka Ull for this!
Sweet Enough Socks by Ethan Barclay Annew
If autumn isn’t the perfect time for sock knitting I don’t know when is.. We love the texture in the Sweet Enough Socks. A lot of people (myself included) find sock knitting quite monotonous, but having a pattern with all this texture will keep it fresh and interesting.
We love the colours of the sample in the photos but think they’d look equally lovely in some brown / orange / golden tones like autumn leaves.
Try our ultra soft sock yarn Kremke Edelweiss for a pair of socks you’ll never want to take off.
Honey Gloves Bjørheim
Everyone needs fingerless gloves for this time of year! Honey Gloves would look gorgeous peaking out the end of your sleeves. When it comes to knitted accessories, I personally feel like less is more (in terms of texture and colour). If there’s too much going on in something like this I find it hard to throw on with any outfit. The Honey Gloves has struck that balance just right though. Simple, sleek but with a bit of oomph from this lovely cabled pattern.
I love using a strand of fluffy lace weight held with another yarn. The subtle fuzz it gives the knitted fabric is stunning, and makes me feel cosy just looking at it.
Try pairing De Rerum Natura Berenice and Kremke Edelweiss for a luxuriously soft, fuzzy pair of mitts.
Scrappy Snuggler by Sarah Banks
We love this idea! Perhaps a little niche but I don’t think there’s anything cosier than a hand-knitted hot water bottle cover. Plus as the name – Scrappy Snuggler – suggests – this pattern is designed to use up scraps, making each one totally unique. You could also use a self-striping yarn for this and let the yarn do the hard work for you.
With Christmas coming up this would make a lovely gift.
Gooseberry Shawl by Ksenia Naidyon
The theme of this autumn knitting pattern round up seems to be texture. And the Gooseberry Shawl fully delivers this. I previously mentioned preferring toned down knitted accessories, but I think the texture in this could completely transform a boring outfit. I can imagine knitting up the little bobbles being very satisfying too. This is definitely up there on my autumn knitting pattern list.
The beauty of a shawl like this is that you can make it in any yarn. Of course different weights will affect the final size and amount of yarn needed, but I love how versatile one knitting pattern can be. I would be inclined to use De Rerum Natura Ulysse for this, it’s crisp stitch definition would make this design pop!
Flambé Cowl by Lindsay Hutchinson
If you want to add some pizzazz to your autumn / winter wardrobe – this is the pattern for you! How fun is this?! The Flambe Cowl is sure to keep you warm on the coldest of days.
I always recommend smaller projects for people wanting to learn new techniques, so this would be a great one if you’re looking to try colurwork for the first time!
I love the super bright colours of the samples in the photos, but if you prefer something a little more neutral, this could easily be toned down. Using two colours that aren’t as high contrast will also help.
Barnabé by Alice Hammer
I love a fuzzy jumper for winter. Mohair has the added benefit of being super light whilst at the same time providing a lot of warmth. The boxy shape of Barnabe combined with the dramatic sleeves and vibrant colour will be an elevated basic in your wardrobe – to be worn for casual as well as dressed up looks.
Designed for a super-chunky gauge, this jumper would fly off your needles!
Until next time.. Happy Knitting!
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