Worked up in a lightweight blend of wool, alpaca, and linen, this generously sized, squishy, reversible shawl will keep you cozy year-round. Its simple construction is perfect for first-time shawl knitters or anyone who wants a bit of TV knitting in pretty colors.

Versatile Waves may be worked up quickly in the classic peaks and valleys of ripple stitch to warm your neck and shoulders this winter. We worked ours in black and white for some graphic impact, but choose two colors that make you happy, and have fun!

Spundana is the perfect way to use up those mini skeins. We used 4 Amble Minis and got 2 bandanas out of them. You can change color every round, every other round, or whenever you like!

This basic pattern will serve you well, the socks knitted from the top down, with a sturdy heel flap and a comfortable fit.

The Super Stripey Spun Beanie’s 2-color version yields one hat with an (optional) pompom, while the 5-color version yields 2 hats (but be careful to alter your stripe sequence). It may also be made in a solid color, using 250 yards of any fingering- or sport-weight yarn that gives you the required gauge.

Any worsted weight yarn with good stitch definition will work for this simple headband!

Cozy Farben works up quickly in soft, machine-washable Berroco Ultra Wool. Five colors give you plenty of room to experiment. Pastels? Jewel tones? Subtle heathers? A rainbow? Have fun!

What’s not to love about a cozy, squishy, garter stitch baby blanket? This simple pattern knits up quickly in soft, machine-washable Berroco Ultra Wool, and with five colors, you can really have fun creating your palette. Pastels? Jewel tones? Subtle heathers? A rainbow? Prepare for late nights, because you’ll be so eager to start the next colo...

A simple stripey ribbed scarf, with a little color play to add pizazz. Gauge is not super important for this project, but please remember that your gauge will affect the finished size of your scarf.

This snug-fitting basic beanie will help you ward off chilly weather in style! Two skeins of Berroco Lanas will easily yield two striped hats, plus optional pompoms. One skein will yield one generously pompomed solid-color topper. Directions for a solid-color version are printed after directions for the striped version.

Warm the wrists, and warm the whole body! These simple pulse

This cozy cowl knits up quickly in a worsted weight yarn. Winkel’s simple stitch pattern makes it a perfect project for first-time lace knitters, or for anyone who needs a last-minute gift. Pattern is both written and charted.

So-called “mistake rib” is a simple variation of 2x2 ribbing that yields a deeply squishy fabric, perfect for winter accessories. Using one skein of self-striping yarn, this quick, fun project makes a perfect gift. Every skein of Crazy is unique! Just knit away and let the colors shift on their own, or feel free to break the yarn and wind off a...

A basic, adaptable granny square that may be used for face cloths, dishcloths, scarves, bags, blankets, pillows, etc. Make single-color squares, or mix it up by starting a new color (or a few new colors!) as you start new rounds. Have fun!

A simple, chunky scarf to warm your heart, “Singles” may be worked up with any weight of yarn, as long as you use a hook size that yields a fabric you love and remember that a different weight means a different gauge and fabric, and perhaps a different amount of yarn, and adjust accordingly.

Cowl is knit lengthwise, flat, and then seamed into a tube. Don’t break the yarn when changing colors—just carry it up the side.

A squishy garter-stitch wrap that is easy to knit and easy to wear, with plenty of options for styling. We love Kelbourne Woolens Scout’s warmth and depth of color, but any DK-weight yarn with body will yield a similar effect. If you choose a yarn with less structure, please be sure to adjust your needle size to yield a pleasing fabric. Gauge i...

Cheerful “Streifen” is the perfect gift for yourself or a loved one, simple to knit and wear. Cumbria Fingering brings a halo to Streifen that we find irresistible, but another fingering-weight yarn may be substituted.

A simple, squishy scarf to get you started knitting.

Any worsted weight yarn with good stitch definition will work for “Mütze”, but check your gauge!

Any heavy worsted weight will work for ponytail-pleasing “Knotten”, but check your gauge!

A bold and basic beanie!