There is something timeless and homey about plaid. This blanket creates the illusion of plaid in a simple way. So, cozy up under it on a cold evening and feel the warmth of home.

Like a beautiful gemstone radiating a multitude of hues, a simple hat in a colorful tweedy yarn lets the array of colors in the yarn shine. This easy-to-knit hat is absolutely stunning.

It never ceases to amaze me when a yarn does something extraordinary when knit up. In this simple ribbed hat, the accent color in this variegated yarn creates an almost-perfect swirl, appearing to lift the wearer in a magical way.

Sunset at Lake Sunapee is magical. The colors of dusk reflect on the water, making it hard to discern the sky from the lake. This cowl is inspired by that view, with the colors of the simple lace pattern radiating from the center “horizon.”

Inspired by the beauty of The Great Barrier Reef, this tee will brighten up your day, whether it’s full of sunshine or showers. The decorative ribbing and raglan shaping add visual interest to this simple-to-knit top.

The stone steps along the Valley Cove Trail at Acadia National Park inspired this hat and cowl, with the steps transporting you through a wide range of vivid colors. The slip-stitch pattern makes it easy to create this stunning set.

In this mobius cowl the yarn colors radiate from the center, creating a mirror image on both sides of the cast-on. This is reminiscent of the reflection in the lake of the surrounding landscape.

I love to go to the beach in cooler weather and watch the sunrise. As the sky fills with oranges and yellows it reflects off the sand and creates a magical glow. This simple colorwork hat brings me back to the beach on even the coldest days.

This hat and cowl set uses a simple slip-stitch pattern to create a sense of motion, while the color fade evokes the light on the water. This set will delight you both when knitting and when wearing it.

As in Georges Braque’s cubist paintings, these fingerless mitts use geometric shapes and both bold and subtly transitioning colors to create an impactful effect. The solid cuffs and ribbing are offset against the cabled design in gradient colors on the hand, resulting in a pair of mitts that no one can resist.

With interconnecting colors in this garter stitch log cabin design, it is a fun and easy project. You will be filled with a sense of pride at the spectrum of colors that will bring joy to everyone.

Like Manet’s painting, The Brioche, this cowl uses straight lines to lead the eye to the rounded focal points. This cowl combines simple brioche stitches at the top with gentle increases that allow it to fan out toward the bottom.

If you’ve ever wanted to try steeking but were afraid, this pattern is a great place to start. The step-by-step photo tutorial takes you through all the steps to be successful. And, the result is a very attractive neck warmer that you will love to wear.

If you want a project that is fun to knit and is different from other projects you have made, this cowl is just the thing. Using an inventive cast-on, the colors radiate from the middle, creating the same color progression above and below the center. The result is a beautiful mobius cowl that adds an element of style to whatever you are wearing.

The cowl begins with the Alternative Mobius Cast-on. Stitches from the cast on are worked first above then below the center cast-on round. One full round includes working all these stitches and concludes when the initial beg-of-rnd marker is reached. The finished cowl has a gentle twist that makes it easy to wear.

This simple textured scarf, with a variety of knit-and-purl stitch patterns, is a great project for a beginner, or for anyone looking for an easy TV-knitting project.

This hat starts with an extra wide ribbing that is doubled when wearing to keep your ears extra warm. The slip-stitch pattern is easy to remember and creates a lovely stained glass effect. One skein of each of two colors is all you need.

The Icelandic landscape is abundant with rifts, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates of the earth’s crust that form the island are pulling apart. The Rift hat is a tribute to these breathtaking cracks in the earth.

On a cold day along the river, a warm and cozy cowl helps ward off the chill. The Cascade River Cowl uses simple brioche knitting to provide a plushness that will help keep you warm on even the coldest days.

This beanie, with two size alternatives, features adorable puffins all around. With options for stranded colorwork or duplicate stitch, this pattern will appeal to knitters of all skill levels.