The end of September harvest season has begun... or in our own case ended. Our garden is well and truly done. But Crocheting or Knitting? Oh those are in FULL swing. I don't know how many of you fiber artists have tried to get supplies from various online or local craft/yarn shops but I'm finding it VERY difficult. I have yarn for a commission on back order. Supply and demand drove up the price of crochet hooks too. Good thing Make & Do Crew had that series on shopping your stash! Last week I shared the Fall Farmhouse decor. This week I thought I'd choose some fall clothing and accessories. Most of the patterns I'm going to share today came to the fore because I'm creating accessories for my daughter. She's fabulous. (as you can see) She's not only my daughter but we work together in our business. I wanted to choose those in a skill level most crocheters and knitters could manage. Obviously some of the patterns are such that one could wear through the Winter. Let's get straight into it. My daughter loves to accessorize her winter coat. It's a beautiful suede look (not real suede) coat with a faux shearling liner. However, it's not her color. We spice it up a bit with bright colors. This year it's red. We chose a set from Pattern Paradise. The Diamonds and Gems slouchy hat (completed) and I will add the cowl, fingerless mitts, and boot cuffs to complete the look. My daughter chose one solid red yarn for the hat and another "stonewashed" red yarn for the cowl, cuffs, and mitts. I added a picture of the completed hat and the cowl in progress. The yarn for the cowl, cuffs and mitts is no longer produced but there are several other good yarns that have that stone washed look. (ie., Lion Brand Mandala Ombre) An advertisement free version of the patterns are available for purchase. The next harvest haul pieces are wraps and ponchos. My daughter and I like to add knit or crochet touches to our clothing where we can. We found a couple of wraps/shawls/ponchos lately that are just so perfect for Fall. The open or "cold shoulder" look is popular right now. When looking for a pattern to suit a particular yarn, I found this cute poncho from Annie's Catalog I love the relaxed look! Next is a wrap that is somewhat more complex but still uses basic stitches. The Dragonwing shawl is just the sort of thing my daughter loves. A fashionable piece that adds to her outfit without being overpowering. In need of a go-to wrap for those cool Autumn days? Something that looks good and won't take forever to crochet? Check out Jessie At Home's Harvest Poncho. My daughter and I both like this piece but we are not entirely sure we'd get this made this year.
We can't ignore knit wraps/shawls/ponchos! In The Loop Knitting is my favorite place to hunt down the right patterns. Both paid and free patterns are listed on this great site. Upon which I found the perfect Autumn accessory. Two great things that go great together, a hoodie and a shawl combined beautifully by Yarnspirations! The Hoodie Shawl literally has you covered and it's considered an easy pattern! Instead of a poncho or a shawl how about a beautiful Ruana? Berroco has come up with the Dayleza Ruana made with a light, fuzzy yarn. Reminder of those comfortable sweaters worn in the winter. (Bulky or chunky weight yarn but light in weight). The pattern is free to download. (pro tip: if you can't find or afford the yarn listed use yarnsub.com one can usually find a suitable choice) This year blanket shawls became popular. Like the mega scarves of a few years back. Blanket shawls are very cozy and they help on those days when the buildings you frequent haven't turned off the air conditioners yet! My daughter and I haven't put a blanket shawl on the list yet but then the list is pretty long! I wanted to share some links because I think this is a great accessory for Autumn! The First blanket shawl comes from Sigoni Macaroni. Her Cozy Hygge Blanket Wrap is a simple pattern but no one will ever know ;). Crochet it Creations' Versatile Blanket Wrap is another crocheted pattern that will make you look like a genius! (personally, I love Crochet it Creations designs each one is tested, in fact I tested a couple myself) Knit patterns for blanket wraps? Yes! You can always count on Mama in a Stitch for garments that look great and are soft and comfortable, like the Sedona Serenity Knit Shawl and the Merlot Alpaca Wrap Knit Shawl. If you are looking for a gift that is somewhere between a blanket and a shawl these blanket wraps are a great choice! Well that's all the Autumn happiness I have today. Thank you for taking the time to read this blog in my little corner of the world. ~Lyn
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