Crafting Comfortable Projects for Any Weather

Changing weather is never a reason to stop crafting. In fact, it’s always crafting season! You do not need to put away the yarn skeins, knitting needles or crochet hooks but simply reassess your craft projects. Whether it’s the heat of summer or the chill of winter, the golden fall or the blooming spring, there are plenty of all-weather projects that will keep your hands busy and your creativity flowing. By choosing the right yarn weight and fiber, you can create beautiful and functional projects all year-round. So, are you ready to craft comfortable projects for any weather? Gather yarn and crafting tools as we walk you through some inspiring ideas.

In this blog, we’ll cover:

• What are all-weather projects?
• Yarn Factors that affect planning your projects
• Yarn weight
• Yarn Fiber
• Yarn Colors
• Knitting Vs Crochet
• All Season Project Ideas
• Granny Squares
• Scarves
• Socks
• Baby Hats & Booties
• Blankets

What Are All-Weather Projects?

Some projects are ideal for any season because they are versatile, lightweight, and easy to layer. Plus, there are many projects that work well with different yarns, making them adaptable to various temperatures and styles. One such example is a colorful granny square which can be used in garments, accessories and home décor. Some others are scarves, baby hats, baby blankets, socks and home décor.

However, it’s important that you consider some factors before planning your project.

Yarn Factors that affect planning your projects

• Yarn Weight - Fingering or DK? Worsted or chunky? With our complete guide to yarn weight, you can easily make your decision. From fingering to worsted weight you can choose any yarn weight for your project.
• Yarn Fiber – Merino wool is a yarn fiber loved by all makers whether they are knitters or crocheters. The thermoregulatory fibers are ideal for both warm and cold weather. There are merino blends as well as machine-washable fibers for easy care.
• Yarn Colors – Many knitters and crocheters take inspiring form yarn colors and choose them according to the season. Neon shades, bright colors or classic whites and blacks

Knitting Vs Crochet: Which Craft suits all season

Knitting and crochet both work with yarn and even make the same projects such as scarves, blankets, sweaters and cardigans. However, how they work with the yarn is different. To dive into details, refer to our blog on knitting vs crochet: the complete guide for yarn lovers. However, you can plan projects according to your skills. Keep in mind that crochet requires a little more yarn in comparison to knitting.

Granny Squares

Granny squares are the ultimate year-round project, offering endless design possibilities. These small, yarn pieces can be joined to create blankets, cardigans, bags, and more. To dive into details, head to our guide on how to crochet colorful granny squares with Symfonie Yarns.

Why Granny Squares Work for Every Weather:

• Light and airy designs.
• Can be combined to make any project from cozy winter blankets or breezy summer tops, bags to scarves and pretty much anything.
• Portable and great for crafting on the go.

Best Yarn Choice: Granny squares made with merino wool are especially great for all-weather crafting. DK yarn for a balance of warmth and breathability. The versatile yarn option is available in almost every maker’s stash of leftover yarn from previous projects and can be put to use beautifully. If you have a yarn stash in any yarn weight, you can put it to use for any granny square design.

Scarves

Scarves aren’t just for the cold weather of winter and fall! Lightweight scarves and even shawls are perfect for layering in spring and summer’s pleasant evenings. For a summer-friendly scarf, opt for lace stitches while cables or ribbing add to the warmth. Explore our scarf knitting patterns to find a good fit.

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Why Scarves Work for Every Weather:

• Can be made with different yarn weights for varying warmth
• Great way to experiment with stitch patterns, textures and colors
• Stash-busting project
• Great for gifts

Best Yarn Choice: Merino wool and merino-silk are both great options. Both have thermoregulatory properties. DK weight yarn is a fit for all-season scarf. Fingering yarn is a summer and spring choice while worsted weight is generally for cozy weather. Leftover yarn in DK and fingering weight are good options. Explore Viva’s range of semisolid and variegated shades of machine-washable merino wool yarn. Luna offers merino-silk yarn that looks and feels good.

Socks

Handmade socks are a must-have for every season. Whether you need cozy winter socks or breathable summer ones, the right yarn choice makes all the difference. Check out our five sock knitting patterns. 

Why Socks Work for Any Weather:

• Customizable to fit any temperature
• Fun and quick to make
• Wonderful gifts and for charity

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Best Yarn Choice: Sock yarn for the best fit. Explore the merino-polyamide blend for warmth and stretch. Symfonie Yarns’ Terra is machine-washable in fingering weight and has just the right mix of polyamide. Even with yarn stash, DK yarn you can easily make a striped sock.

Baby Hats and Booties

Babies especially newborns generally need to be kept covered regardless of the weather. Merino wool is a good fit for baby hats and booties. Even for blankets for little ones, you can work on them any season.

Why Baby Hats and Booties Work for Every Weather:

• Ideal to learn and experiment with stitch patterns, textures and colors
• Stash-busting project
• Great for gifts

Best Yarn Choice: Merino wool is an all-weather option. You can refer to our blog best yarn for baby booties.

Blankets

Blankers are time-consuming projects so you can always plan one ahead whether its winter or summer.

Why Blankets Work for Every Weather:

• Ideal to learn and experiment with stitch patterns, textures and colors
• Uses all kinds of yarn leftovers

Best Yarn Choice: Merino-wool is the ideal choice. You can put scraps of yarn to use or even granny squares or knitted swatches.

Whether you’re a seasoned maker or just getting started, get ready for your next all-weather project. Symfonie Yarns offers a collection of hand-dyed yarns in semisolid and variegated shades. Explore from the four exclusive range and plan your crafting projects.