Colorful Fall Adventures with Yarn

This time of year is filled with the most beautiful colors. It’s hard to keep up with the evolving landscapes since things change so rapidly.  If you are a knitter or a crocheter, however, you are in luck since you can capture the lovely colors of the season by making something with some of the fabulous yarns that are out there. And, with hand-dyed yarns it is time to indulge in colorful fall adventures!

An Annual Tradition

If you are seeking inspiration and the company of other knitters, there are a lot of wool, fiber and yarn festivals scheduled for the fall. One of the most comprehensive calendars on the subject can be found at Knitters Review. There you will find listings for every fiber event worth knowing about, worldwide.  One of the most famous is held in the Hudson Valley at Rhinebeck, NY, every 3rd weekend in October:  The NY State Wool & Sheep Festival. This is the 44th year; if you haven’t attended, it’s worth the trip.  It’s an annual sojourn for many die-hard fiber folks.  A livestock show, yarns from every type of animal, incredible vendors and lots of food offerings round out the “show and tell” event.  It’s not to be missed.

Long ago, it became a tradition for people to wear their favorite hand-knit items when attending the Sheep & Wool Festival.  The event is electric with the energy of beautiful yarns and hand-made creations. Don’t miss out!

Handmade Creations using Symfonie Yarns

Celebrating the Fall Season

Tis the season of changing colors. The greens make way for rustic yellows, browns and oranges. Colorwork has been getting a lot of fiber press lately, so it’s time to consider making it.  From a timeless cardigan to pullover to handy socks, you can dress up in beautiful creations made from hand-dyed yarns.

The beauty of fall is working with worsted-weight wool. The slightly bulky weight is perfect for the cool weather. Plus, it’s quite easy to work with even for beginners. Turning up knitting projects in no time the yarn is ideal for crafting for the holiday season to make beautiful gifts to loved ones. The combination of extrafine merino wool assures softness, warmth and durability. Take a look at the range of colors from Symfonie Yarns Bella and see what strikes your fancy.

Knitting Projects for Fall

If you find yourself in the mood to make something cozy and colorful, there’s so much to try. Work on a classic cardigan or a pullover. Accessories such as cowls and scarves are perfect to cover up in the cold season. Socks are for every season.

Versatile Viva - Using a variety of DK weight wool colors, it is easily knitted on size 5/3.75mm and size  6/4.0mm needles.  It you use Symfonie Yarn’s Viva, you will have over 80 color options, or you can use 2 or 3 of your favorite colors for a more specific palette.  Either way, the 3-dimensional appearance is sure to attract a lot of admiration.

Lightweight and Durable Terra - The fall weekends, call for outdoor activities with kids.  Imagine how the child (or children) in your life will look picking apples in a handmade sweater like this one.  A variegated yarn - hopefully pure machine washable wool - will stand out and help you quickly find him or her in the crowd.

A sweater pattern can also be “sized up” for an older child by using a worsted weight yarn. Imagine how great it would look in a variegated color such as “Cabin in the Woods” or “Himalaya". You could also make it in a solid color with a complementary color trim.

Back to the adult patterns for just a moment.  There is no resisting a cowl when the weather begins to turn a bit and a chill is in the air. A cowl keeps a vulnerable neck nice and cozy when needed, and is easily stashed in a bag when the day warms up.  Again, with the fun of color in mind, this two-tone cowl is a free offering from a very generous knitter who loves to design. The pattern is simple enough for a “beginner” knitter and thorough enough to please the most experienced one.

If you are looking some of these ideas, you can see why Fall is a favorite season for many knitters, but it’s also true for the millions of people who love the art of crochet. 

Here are a few Holiday Gift ideas for anyone on your list - in no particular order.

1.  Choose a few of your favorite colors from Symfonie Yarn’s Terra, and make a Basketweave Scarf, using a pattern like this. The beautiful colors and interesting textures is a lovely addition to your wardrobe.

Whimsical Basket Scarf

2.  No time to make a gift? - No problem!  Gift your favorite craft and fiber friend some beautiful yarn.  This worsted weight yarn from Symfonie Yarn’s Bella collection is the ideal gift for someone who loves to knit or crochet. Imagine what a beautiful and simple striped scarf could be made with this collection of lovely colors.  Whether their craft of choice, they will appreciate the introduction to a wonderful Yarn. To see other options, just visit symfonieyarns.com.

3.  Interested in learning a new craft? Love your home? Combine your love of making things and decorating your home with a new type of fiber art.  Punch Needle is a beautiful way to decorate the home with yarn.

We hope this has helped you with your fall planning and project ideas.