knit picks, etc. - last days of fall

   

(mini pumpkin pies) Cute twist on a fall must (yarn) Changing leaves, Thanksgiving golden turkey, and flakey pie crusts are just some of the things this yarn brings to mind (yum) Pumpkin and Apple Cinnamon donuts from NYC's Doughnut Plant (read) Interesting article about Norman Rockwell’s New England

crochet, etc. - anna's cup cozy

Nothing is better on a cool fall day than a warm beverage to sip. And nothing ruins a nice fall day like getting your hands burned by said warm (*hot*) beverage. That's why I always try to carry a crochet cup cozy with me. They are so easy to make, fun to use, and will keep your drink warm and your fingers safe. Plus they are more environmentally conscious than those flimsy cardboard ones they have at cafes.

Learn how to crochet your own cup cozy with the free anna knits, etc. crochet cup cozy pattern here!

I love making these, because you can use left over yarn and be creative with your embellishment - get inspiration here and here.

knitting, etc. - fall knitting

Now that September is here I'm starting to think about fall knitting. I love this sweater I saw on Pinterest. The color is really great for fall, and the pattern is gorgeous.

Here is another beautiful sweater from Berroco design studio:

Cables are something I want to practice this fall. I think my first cable-y project will be this boot topper I blogged about a few weeks ago. 

knitting, etc. - boot topper

My cousin Carolyn sent me this picture of a knitted boot topper, which I was able to track down on Ravelry.

The pattern and pictures are by Sara Gresbach, the woman behind Addiesma Designs. 

This project is the ideal way to get that cozy, knitted look for fall, without spending hours and hours knitting a full sock. I will definitely give it a try soon!