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Free Knitting Patterns for Fall

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Okay, so it’s a little difficult to imagine wearing, let alone knitting, a sweater, scarf, shawl, or gloves. Especially when it is nearly July and the temperatures are soaring quickly into the 90’s. But all those things take time to make people! Before you know it, school is going to be starting and the leaves will be turning colors, and then panic mode will set in because you didn’t get a head start. Never fear, though, I compiled the biggest list of free knitting patterns for fall. You’re going to feel so cozy in these knit sweaters, homemade knit scarves, and fuzzy mittens.

Warm, homemade sweaters are going to be your favorite thing to make this summer because by the time you get done with all these easy sweater patterns, it will be time to wear them! All of your friends and family will be begging you to make them one of the fun and stylish knits for the fall instead of spending money at the store. You can get unique colors and patterns that match your personality and all of your winter wear. I don’t know about you, but I hate mismatched coats and accessories. I think the worst that has ever happened is a purple jacket with a red and black scarf, and green gloves. Yeah. Nothing matched. I really wish I had this awesome list of fall and winter knitting patterns, so I could have been strutting around with some stylish warmth.

So don’t make the same mistake as me. You have plenty of time before the season starts to change, but there are so many options that you won’t know where to begin. Let me help you. I would start with simple scarf patterns. In my mind, they are the fastest to get done. So if you’re knitting for more than just yourself, then these are the first and easiest thing to get done. Next, I would knit an easy hat for winter. That way, you get use out of it for both seasons, and they will look so cute with everything you wear!

So get your needles ready for this fall knitting spree because you’re going to need to start early for all these free knitting patterns!

Free Knitting Patterns for Fall

Free Knitting Patterns

 

25 Free Knit Scarf Patterns for Fall

These super easy knit scarves are a great way to start your fall knitting early because everyone is going to want one of these fancy scarves this season!

Comfy and Cozy Knitted Sweater Patterns

These sweater patterns have options for both men and women.

How Knit Sweater Top Any Season

In case you’re wanting some beginner sweater patterns.

Knit Mittens

Because mittens. Mittens are cute for adults too.

Prayer Shawl Patterns for Knitting

Cuddle with these warm shawls without being swamped in a giant throw blanket. Drape these over your shoulders and relax in the autumn evening.

48 Knit Hat Patterns for Winter

There are so many different styles and shapes of hats that you will have to try them all.

 

What is your favorite fall accessory?

Stay Warm: Our Favorite Hat Patterns for Winter

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Take cover! With the end of fall comes the beginning of winter and you know what that means – hello, freezing temperatures! Don’t wait until it’s too late and (pardon the pun) get caught out in the cold. Instead, start working on one of these crochet or knit hat patterns now and use it all year long. Whether you prefer a hook or can’t live without a pair of needles, there are plenty of free patterns on FaveCrafts to satisfy your DIY craving. Don’t spend big money on a simple beanie you could easily create at home. Use that money on something else (a warm beverage perhaps?) and show off your considerable craft skills.

We’ve pulled together some of our favorite knit and crochet patterns to keep you busy all autumn long. Make a hat for yourself and a few for family or friends – this is a great Christmas gift option!

 

 

Hat Knitting Patterns

If you knit, you know it takes a while to complete a project. For this reason, it’s important start working on these hats today. That way, you’ll never have to leave home without a warm head covering. There are plenty of options for hat patterns and you can make one for everyone in your family. This year, give a handmade Christmas gift that people can actually use. It’s fair to say you might become a very popular gift giver, so prepare yourself for plenty of requests and compliments.

Little Boy’s Hat and Scarf Set

Snowboarder Hat

Chunky Cable Hat

Men’s Winter Hat

 

 

 

holiday-winter-hatsHis and Hers Winter Hats

Sugar Twist Knit Hat

Soft Cable Hat

Adam’s Rib Cap

Beginner’s Favorite Knitted Hat

 

Crochet Hat Patterns

Crochet patterns for winter hats may seem complicated, but that doesn’t always have to be the case. In fact, there are actually so many free and easy patterns that you can make. Why not test your skills and create a single-color beanie or hat? If you have a little more crochet experience under your belt, try your hand at a more complicated pattern like the Faux Trapper Hat. After all, who wouldn’t love to receive a big flouncy hat during the holiday season?

Scandinavian Hat

Grey Slouchie Beanie

Easy to Crochet Petite Brimmed Cap

Blue Slouchie Beanie

 

 

 

Faux Trapper Hat

Easy Bucket Hat

Midwesterner’s Crocheted Slouchie Beanie

Unbelievably Easy Crochet Baby Hat

 

 

 

What do you love about winter?

Link Love: Cozy Winter Hats

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Gloves? Check! Coat? Check! Hat? Check! You’re ready to head outside when you have all of your winter accessories ready to go! Don’t get caught in the cold this winter – create a cozy winter hat that you can keep in your pocket. You can crochet, knit or sew a hat that looks good and feels great, too. Hat patterns are completely customizable, so you can use different colors of  yarn and fun fabrics to create a completely unique design.

There are so many free hat patterns out there, so it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Luckily, there are a ton of great projects on FaveCrafts that fit anyone’s style. If you like to knit, consider creating a Soft Cable Hat. This one skein wonder is perfect for a beginner! Hats are also a great gift option during the holiday season. Men appreciate functional items and a hat is always handy during the wintertime. The Men’s Winter Hat is warm and cozy but not over-the-top, so guys won’t be embarrassed to wear this hat on a cold day. There are always organizations looking for handmade items during the holiday season, so consider crocheting some hats for charity. Follow along with the Crocheted Hats to Donate pattern and see how easy it is to spread some Christmas cheer.

It’s never too late to create your own cozy hat. Use these patterns as your guide and get a little creative. No matter what, you’ll be warm, cozy and happy when you head outside this season.

 

  1. Little Bug Ladybug Hat from Red Ted Art
  2. Crocheted Kids Slouch Hat from Sew Creative Blog
  3. Multi-Strand Big Bow Hat from Persia Lou
  4. Elf Pixie Hat from Classy Crochet
  5. Basic Turban from Hopeful Honey
  6. Chunky Cable Knit Hat from Lula Louise
  7. Angry Owl Hat from Maz Kwok
  8. Joyful Baby Hat with Teddy Bear Ears from How Joyful
  9. Feathered Jeweled Beanie from Trinkets in Bloom

In Case You Missed It: “11 Christmas Gift Ideas: Handmade Scarves, Hats and More”

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I am a huge fan of festive attire at any time of year. During the summer, I create wearable crafts with more color than in fall or winter. Around Halloween, I bust out the orange and black and go a little heavier on the eye makeup. At Easter, it’s pastels at all times, and pretty dresses.

The same trend holds true, of course, around Christmastime. Bring on the ugly sweaters, the handmade hats, the holiday earrings. You better believe I’ll find an excuse to wear my knee-high green and red striped socks, and I’ll roll up my skinny jeans to show them off, proudly. To me, nothing says “I’m getting in the holiday spirit” like dressing up in wearable crafts.

You can make great wearable crafts for the holidays when you download the 11 Christmas Gift Ideas: Handmade Scarves, Hats and More eBook! Christmas wearable crafts are perfect gifts for anyone on your Christmas list. Even if your friend, cousin, or child doesn’t love to wear handmade hats or homemade scarves, there’s always the argument of practicality. If it’s cold, you’ll need a hat. Why not make it an elf hat? If it’s brisk, you’ll need a scarf. Why not make it a Fleece Scarf with Pom Poms?

It may be more than six months until Christmas, but making great handmade Christmas gifts takes time . . . especially if you’re going to try making all eleven wearable crafts in this great AllFreeChristmasCrafts eBook!

What you’ll find in this eBook:

Loom Knitted Santa Hats: Talk about getting in the Christmas spirit. Nothing says “Merry Christmas!” like these great Loom Knitted Santa Hats. They’re festive, sure, but they’re also practical: if you live in a seasonal climate, you need to keep that head warm. Put those knitting skills to the test when you knit this great handmade Christmas gift found in the 11 Christmas Gift Ideas: Handmade Scarves, Hats and More eBook.

Santa Scarf: Now this homemade scarf is just so precious, I had to share. The scarf project has you make Santa’s face and beard on one end, and the entire length of the scarf is his hat! The scarf tapers to a point, then you attach a puff ball for the pom-pom, and you have the finished product. Best of all, you don’t need to sew to make this adorable scarf because this blogger gives directions for a no-sew version as well. Find this incredibly endearing scarf in the 11 Christmas Gift Ideas: Handmade Scarves, Hats and More eBook.

 

 

Download a copy of 11 Christmas Gift Ideas: Handmade Scarves, Hats and More; like all of our great eBooks, it’s free!

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you like this eBook, you might also enjoy:

6 Adorable Homemade Christmas Crafts for Summer

10 Quick and Easy Christmas Gifts to Make

What is your favorite wearable Christmas craft that you’ve made?

Project of the Day and Giveaway: Cotton Sun Hat

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Welcome to Day 21 of our National Craft Month celebrations!  We’ve been having such an amazing time sharing exciting and fun craft tutorials with you every day since March 1st!  From paper crafts to jewelry and fashion crafts and now onto yarn crafts, we’ve featured a ton of great ideas as part of our Project of the Day series.  I hope you’ve enjoyed discovering some new and interesting crafts as much as we’ve loved sharing them with you!

As a bonus to the fabulous craft tutorials we’ve been featuring, we’ve also been offering prizes each and every day of National Craft Month. If you haven’t been chosen as one of our lucky winners just yet, don’t worry. We have plenty of giveaways left so keep staying tuned to the blog for your chance to win!

Today I’m really excited to share our Project of the Day from our friends at Lion Brand Yarn. This lovely cotton sun hat is the perfect accessory for the coming summer months. Keep the sun out of your eyes by wearing this wide-brimmed cap. It’s a great way to keep cool and look fashionable at the same time!

Keeping Cool Sun Hat

You won’t need to hide in the shade this summer if you have this big-brimmed cotton sun hat on!  This easy knit hat pattern is great to start working on now so you’ll be finished by the time it gets really hot out.  Choose your favorite color of yarn and make this lovely sun hat this spring!


Materials:

  • 2 balls 480-098 Nature’s Choice Organic® Cotton Almond
  • Lion Brand Double-Pointed Needles – Size 7
  • Lion Brand Crochet Hook – Size G-6 (4.25 mm)
  • Lion Brand Split Ring Stitch Markers
  • Large-Eye Blunt Needles
  • Circular knitting needle size 7 (4.5 mm)
  • 16 in. (40.5 cm) long needle nose pliers
  • Duct tape
  • 32 (34) in. (81.5 (86.5 cm)) heavy gauge wire (a wire coat hanger works well) or craft wire

Gauge:
12 sts = about 4 in. (10 cm) in St st worked in rnds (k every rnd).  BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

Stitch Explanation:

kfb (knit into front and then back)

An increase worked as follows:

1. Knit the next st through the front loop, but do not remove the st from your left hand needle.

2. Knit the same st once more, this time inserting your needle through the back loop of the st. You will have created 2 loops (sts) on your right hand needle.

3. Drop the st from your left hand needle – 1 st increased.

yo (yarn over)

An increase that also creates a small decorative hole (eyelet) in the fabric, worked as follows:

1. Bring yarn to front, between the needles.

2. Take yarn to back, over the right needle. This creates the new st. You are now ready to proceed with the next st as instructed.

Abbreviations/References:

k = knit
rep = repeat(s)(ing)
rnd(s) = round(s)
st(s) = stitch(es)

Hat Instructions:

Crochet Cast-On:

1. Make a slip knot and insert hook through knot (photo below). Do not tighten the loop onto the hook; you will be inserting your hook into again.

2. Wrap yarn over hook and pull through slip knot.

3. Wrap yarn over hook again and draw through loop just made – you have cast-on 1 st.

4. Insert hook into slip knot loop again. (photo below).

5. Rep Steps 2-4 until a total of 5 (6) sts have been cast-on (photo below).

Divide sts onto 3 needles (photo below). Place marker for beginning of rnd. Join by working the first st on left hand needle with the working yarn from the right hand needle and being careful not to twist sts. Slip marker at the beginning of every rnd.

 

Rnd 1 (RS): (Kfb in next st) 5 times, k0 (1) – 10 (11) sts at the end of this rnd. Note: The ‘0’ means that there will be one st remaining to knit at the end of the rnd for the M/L size only.

Rnd 2 and all even-numbered rnds: Knit.

Rnd 3: *K1, yo; rep from * around – 20 (22) sts at the end of this rnd.

Note: When sts have been sufficiently increased, change to circular needle.

Rnd 5: *K2, yo; rep from * around – 30 (33) sts at the end of this rnd.

Rnd 7: *K3, yo; rep from * around – 40 (44) sts at the end of this rnd.

Rnd 9: *K4, yo; rep from * around – 50 (55) sts at the end of this rnd.

Rnd 11: *K5, yo; rep from * around – 60 (66) sts at the end of this rnd.

Rnd 13: *K6, yo; rep from * around – 70 (77) sts at the end of this rnd.

Work in St st worked in rnds (k every rnd) until piece measures about 7 in. (18 cm) from beginning.

Next Rnd: *K7, yo; rep from * around – 80 (88) sts at the end of this rnd.

Next 6 Rnds: Knit.

Next Rnd: K4, yo, *k8, yo; rep from * to last 4 sts, k4 – 90 (99) sts at the end of this rnd.

Next 6 Rnds: Knit.

Next Rnd (Turning Ridge): Purl.

Next 3 Rnds: Knit.

Bind off, leaving a long yarn tail.

Finishing

Using pliers, form wire into a circle, overlapping ends by about 1 in. (2.5 cm) (photo below).

Wrap wire ends with duct tape to secure (photo below).

Lay wire circle onto WS of Hat. Fold Hat edge, along turning ridge, over wire (photo below).

Thread yarn tail into blunt needle and whipstitch edge of Hat, securing wire (photo below).

Weave in ends.

Like I mentioned earlier, we’re giving away a prize every single day of March, right here on the blog for National Craft Month. It’s so easy to enter; just be sure to check back each day for our Project of the Day post like this one to comment to enter! You have 31 chances to win and a new special prize each day.

Today’s prize is: 3 balls of Nature’s Choice Organic Cotton Yarn and 3 balls of Tweed Stripes Yarn

  • Contest open to US and Canada residents 18+
  • One comment/entry per person.
  • Contest closes March 22, 2012 at 11:59p CST.
  • Please answer the question below in order to be entered.
  • Winners will be posted on this blog and notified by email.

Answer this question below in the Comments Section of this post for a chance to be today’s winner:

If you were stranded on a desert island, what one craft supply would you want with you and why?

 

Meet and Make: Kristin Omdahl

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Today’s Meet and Make designer is Kristin Omdahl, the creater of the design company KRISTIN and website, StyledByKristin.com. Kristin loved to knit and crochet.

Let’s meet Kristin!

10 Fun Facts about Kristin Omdahl:

  1. I’m a single mom whose learning (and loving) to be a tomboy with my adventurous son – camping, fishing, sports and whatever else he comes up with!
  2. I learned to run, trained for, and ran a marathon last year (26.2 miles)
  3. I taught myself to knit and crochet while pregnant and living over seas
  4. I’m teaching myself how to play guitar right now. I want to learn to play “All Summer Long” by Kid Rock, and any Zac Brown Band or Bob Marley songs. I would love to play well enough to not embarrass myself at the beach.
  5. My favorite movies are The Godfather and P.S. I Love You. If the day ever came where I had to choose between Gerard Butler and Jeffrey Dean Morgan…
  6. I love to cook and bake, and enjoy experimenting with my own recipes. I’m especially fond of Mediterranean cooking: Italian, Lebanese, Moroccan & Greek.
  7. I love math more than I should admit. I find reasons to make calculations in my head all the time. And I calculate my gas mileage every time I fill my gas tank.
  8. I was a model as a teenager. I had the same agent at Cindy Crawford in Chicago, went to the same parties as the Victoria Secret models in New York and worked with Brooke Shields once. I met a rock star at a party once, was so afraid of his proposition, I hid in the bathroom for half an hour until he left!
  9. I love to read before going to sleep every night. My favorite books are “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coehlo, “The New Earth” by Eckhart Tolle, “The Witching Hour” by Anne Rice, “The Stand” by Stephen King and my favorite series is “The Outlander” by Diana Gabaldon.
  10. If money were no object, I’d live in a palace on the sea. Otherwise, I hope to one day live in a cottage or hut on the beach.

Here’s Kristin’s Project:

Isis Beaded Hat and Flower

Materials:

  • Skein of Tilli Tomas Flurries; 80% spun Australian Merino Wool, 20% beads; 130 yards per 100 gms. Luxurious One Skein Yarn Kit available here
  • US8 (5mm) set of US8 double pointed needles
  • US8 (5 mm) 16″ circular US8 needles (optional)
  • US6 (4mm) knitting needles for flower
  • Stitch Marker
  • Tapestry Needle
  • Scissors

Gauge: 3.5 sts/4 rows = 1″

Finished Size: 20″ circumference

Instructions for hat:

  1. CO 8 sts over 3 double pointed needles
  2. Round 1: join in round, knit in each stich around, place stitch marker.
  3. Round 2: knit into the front and back (kfb) of each stitch around. (16 sts)
  4. Round 3 (and all odd numbered rounds): knit around
  5. Round 4: *kfb, k1. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
  6. Round 6: *kfb, k2. Repeat from * around, (32 sts)
  7. Round 8: *kfb, k3. Repeat from * around. (40 sts)
  8. Round 10: *kfb, k4. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)
  9. Round 12: *kfb, k5. Repeat from * around. (56 sts)
  10. Round 14: *kfb, k6. Repeat from * around. (64 sts)
  11. Round 16: *kfb, k7. Repeat from * around. (72 sts)
  12. Note: switch to circular needles when or if you are more comfortable with circulars than dpns.
  13. Round 17: knit around.
  14. Repeat Round 17 until hat measures 11″ long.
  15. Next round: *k5, k2tog. Repeat from * to last 2 sts: k2. (62 sts)
  16. Next round: *k1, p1. Repeat from * around.
  17. Repeat last round for 2″.
  18. Fasten off as follows: *K2tog, move the stitch on the right needle back to the left needle. Move yarn to the front. P2tog. Move the stitch on the right needle back to the left needle. Move yarn to the back. Repeat from * until you have 1 stitch remaining. Cut yarn, pull through last stitch to fasten off.
  19. Weave in loose ends.

 

Instructions for flower:

Petal (make 7)

  1. With Flurries and US6 knitting needles, CO 5 sts
  2. Row 1, 3, 5, 8, 11: knit across (5 sts)
  3. **Note: carry the cast on tail along on row 1, to weave in the loose end.
  4. Row 2: k2, knit into the front, back and front of the same stitch (kfbf), k2 (7 sts)
  5. Row 4: k3, kfbf, k3 (9 sts)
  6. Row 6: k4, kfbf k4 (11 sts)
  7. Row 7: k1, k2tog, k5, k2tog, k1 (9 sts)
  8. Row 8: k1, ssk, k3, k2tog, k1 (7 sts)
  9. Row 10: k1, ssk, k1, k2tog, k1 (5 sts)
  10. Row 12: k1, s2kp, k1 (3 sts)
  11. Row 13: p3tog. Fasten off.

Joining petals

  1. With right sides facing, pick up and knit 4 sts into each petal cast on edge (20 sts).
  2. Row 1: p1, p2tog across to last stitch, p1 (11 sts)
  3. Row 2: with right hand needle, pass the 2nd stitch over the first stitch on the left hand needle. Pass the next stitch over the same first stitch on the left hand needle. Continue until the first stitch is the only stitch remaining.
  4. Fasten off. Wewebtile_2.jpgave in loose ends. Note: when ever possible, carry along a loose end for a couple of stitches to reduce weaving in time.

 

 

 

New Pattern Monday: Knit Picks

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I hope you’re staying warm this December. We’ve had some very cold temperatures already, and we’re not even in the dead of winter yet. It makes me want to expand my warm-clothes wardrobe – so I’ll always be prepared for whatever cold weather comes my way.

If you’re taking a few days off for the holidays, or need a new project to start once things slow down around your house – we recommend you get started on a new knitting project!

To give a as a gift or keep for yourself, these knit patterns are sweet and warm.

Soft Lapel Knit Sweater – Cozy for lounging around the house, this knit sweater is also appropriate work attire.
knit-soft-lapel-jacket

Chevron Pillows & Afghan – In any color, these pillows will look spectacular on with your living room furniture. Make a matching afghan for those really cold nights.
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Cable Knit Beret – This knit beret can be worn all day, or just outside – it’s fashionable and practical.
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If you like these projects, check out more Free Knitting Patterns. And remember to bundle up out there =)

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