This cute cat sweater will keep your kitty warm and toasty on all their adventures, and the multiple variations keep things interesting for you!

Thanks to the chunky yarn, this simple cowl works up so quickly that you can knit up an entire wardrobe of them in a rainbow of colors! Made from lushly textured seed stitch, this is the perfect project for a new knitter who has just learned to purl.

This slouchy, comfy hat is perfect for fall, spring, and everything in between. It’s a simple design that’s great for a beginner, but the I-cord on top creates a fun challenge. Many thanks to the great Elizabeth Zimmerman for inventing this versatile cord that got its name because, in her words, “It’s so simple even an idiot could do!”

Inspired by the mysterious mathematical property of the same name, the Mobius Cowl will keep you warm with its curved shape. It looks far more complicated to make than it actually is and would be a great project for a beginning knitter.

Given the name Regina because the prototype was crafted from yarn of a royal purple color, this hat would look equally stunning in any other shade. The horizontal ribs give it that perfectly slouchy fit while comfortably hugging your head for hours at a time.

This richly textured headband can be knit up in an afternoon but will keep you warm for years to come. Knit it in a solid and a variegated color, as shown in the picture, or try two solid colors or one consistent color for the entire headband for lots of different looks.

Is it a cowl? Is it a hat? It’s The CAT! This ingenious garment can switch between a cowl and hat with one pull of a drawstring. The simple construction and bulky yarn make this a quick and perfect project for a beginning knitter.

These cozy mitts feature a simple lace pattern, easy-to-wear warmth, and texture galore, and are the perfect companion for those first chilly days of winter. They’re a quick and easy project that could be finished in an afternoon by an experienced knitter, or be a perfect first introduction to lace for a beginner.

With its uniquely-crafted textured details, this cowl is as much fun to make as it is to wear. Plus, its small size makes it perfect to wear on one of those days in fall or spring when it’s not quite cool enough for a large scarf, but you still want something to warm up your throat and heart region.

I’ll be honest…I came up with this design because I wanted to use up this lovely yarn, but ran out before it was long enough to turn into a full-length scarf or cowl! But as they say, necessity is the mother of invention, and I transformed my very short scarf into a sleek, textured piece of neckwear with a loop closure that ensures it will stay...

The first version of this hat was made from beautiful sky blue yarn topped with a white pompom. The strong vertical lines of the stitch pattern, combined with the colors I chose, reminded me of pillars on an ancient building reaching into the sky, high enough to touch the fluffy white clouds. However, the next time I made it was from orange and...

The Midwestern Trio Hat’s choice of color variations was inspired by the colors of nature in the American Midwest in summer, fall, and winter. The stripes and dot pattern and simple, in-the-round construction make this a great project for a beginning knitter who wants to try some basic colorwork for the first time. Use the suggested color combi...