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August 24, 2015 Leave a Comment

10 of the most inspiring knitting patterns to kickstart your fall knitting!

It’s hard to believe the last month of summer is winding down already! The great thing about being a knitter, though, is that the drop in temperatures and shortened days means knitting season is here. I know some knitters who only like to knit when it’s cold out, specifically around the winter holidays in many cases, but summer is a great time to stretch your skills, try new fibers, and do that most ironic of things – beach knitting. While there’s nothing better than winter knitting with a mug of boozy cider, I do love spending hours on the beach listening to the waves as I work ahead on a new favorite project. Today, let’s pour one out for the end of beach knitting season and celebrate the start of cool weather knitting by drooling over these recently released patterns I can’t get enough of!

Someday Sweater by Meiju K-P

Someday Sweater by Meiju K-P

Pixies Galore by Susan Ashcroft

 Pixies Galore by Susan Ashcroft

Perpendicular Cowl pattern by Brenda Castiel

Perpendicular Cowl by Brenda Castiel

Vodograi by Pelykh Natalie

Vodograi by Pelykh Natalie

Mezcal by Thea Colman

Mezcal by Thea Colman

Squall Line Shawl by Rosemary (Romi) Hill

Squall Line Shawl by Rosemary (Romi) Hill

Reagan by Isabell Kraemer

Reagan by Isabell Kraemer

Nellie by Ashley Rao

Nellie by Ashley Rao

Beltane Cowl by Nat Raedwulf

Beltane Cowl by Nat Raedwulf

Bliss Shawl by Amanda Lilley

Bliss Shawl by Amanda Lilley

10 of the most inspiring knitting patterns to kickstart your fall knitting!

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About Heidi

Heidi Gustad is a craft book author & content creator in love with primary colors & vintage vibes. She specializes in knitting, crochet, latch hook and macramé, and her first book, Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker, is out now!

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Hi! I’m Heidi (she/her/hers), a craft book author & pattern designer specializing in knitting, crochet, latch hook & macrame. Really anything with yarn! ❤️  My work combines vintage and modern design elements, featuring bold colors and graphic motifs.

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