Fall knitting and crochet projects
The first cold mornings are the best time to cast on. Here are free autumn patterns for cosy layers, and a head start on next year’s temperature blanket.
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Slouchy Seed Stitch HatA snug ribbed brim that opens into a roomy seed stitch body. The Increase Evenly tool writes the tricky round for you.
Messy Bun BeanieWorked bottom-up with an opening at the top, finished around a hair tie so a bun or ponytail pokes through.
Waffle Stitch CowlDeep waffle texture worked in the round. Thick enough to replace a scarf.
Double Moss CowlA cosy tube in double moss stitch: a 4-round repeat that’s easy to read and lies flat.
Seamed Rib Fingerless MittsTwo rib rectangles, seamed with a gap for the thumb. No DPNs, no shaping.
Ribbed Fingerless GlovesSideways rows in the back loop make a stretchy rib. Fold, seam, leave a gap for the thumb.
Puff-Top Boot CuffsRibbed bands that peek out of boots, with a row of puffs on top. One of the fastest gifts you can make.
Cropped Granny Square VestTen big granny squares make a cropped vest. The square size is set by your chest measurement.
Boxy Drop-Shoulder SweaterFour rectangles-and-trapezoids and a boat neck. The easiest first sweater, and it knits quickly in bulky yarn.
Drop-Shoulder Crochet SweaterRectangles and two tapered sleeves, with sideways ribbed bands. The Increase & Decrease Evenly tool spaces the stitches across each band.
Two-Rectangle PonchoTwo identical moss stitch rectangles, seamed into a V-front poncho. No shaping at all.
Asymmetric Stripe ShawlA long, shallow triangle worked sideways from one tip. One increase every third ridge gives a shape that wraps and stays put.
Alpine Stitch ThrowOffset front post stitches pop out of a sc and dc ground. Rich texture from a simple 4-row repeat.
Seed Band Envelope CushionOne long strip: rib, stockinette flap, seed stitch front, flap, rib. Fold it into an envelope and seam two sides.Tips for fall making
- Choose warm, earthy colours: rust, mustard, olive and deep brown look right from September to November.
- Start big Christmas gifts now. A throw or sweater takes 4–8 weeks.
- Swatch before the sweater: a few minutes now saves a jumper that doesn’t fit.
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Common questions
Are these fall patterns free?
Yes. Every pattern on Yarn & Row is free to make for yourself or to give. Each one shows the maths, so you can make it in your size, with your yarn and your gauge.
How long do these projects take?
Each card shows a typical time, from one evening to several weeks. Times are for a comfortable pace; the row counter keeps your place however long you take.