October has a way of changing what you want to knit. The mornings get colder, another layer starts to make sense, and suddenly a small project that can be finished quickly sounds just right.
A cowl in the morning. A hat when the wind picks up. Something a little warmer around your shoulders when the day gets colder. This month’s Quickies are all about those pieces that slip easily into your wardrobe and make a difference when the temperature starts to drop.
We have six designs to choose from this month, with plenty of ways to add a little warmth.
Color Crush
Sometimes one color combination is all it takes to make you want to cast on.
Primrose Cowl by Aklori Designs
A little color and a lot of texture come together in this cowl. Primrose is worked in two colors of Rios using Tunisian crochet, with several stitch patterns creating a richly textured fabric.
It is a cozy way to bring a little more color into the season.
Color Crush
Primrose Cowl
by @akloridesigns
Yarn: Rios
Colors: Purple Mystery and Hollyhock
Yardage: 2 skeins
Ravelry: Primrose Cowl
Maxi Mood
Bold, cozy, and made to be noticed. This month’s Maxi Mood designs are all about adding that extra layer as the season changes.
Ashlar by Therese Chynoweth
A hat and a cowl set plenty of texture. The Ashlar pattern uses simple slip-stitch techniques to create a fabric with dimensions, making both pieces feel substantial without complicated construction.
Worked in Mecha, it’s the kind of project that makes sense when you’re ready to start dressing for colder mornings.
Maxi Mood
Ashlar Cowl
by Therese Chynoweth
Yarn: Mecha
Color: Tabacos, Paysandu and Whole Grain
Yardage: 1 skein
Ravelry: Ashlar Cowl
Maxi Mood
The Split-Decision Cowl by Hannah Stoudt
Crocheted in Rasta, The Split-Decision Cowl plays with two sides of the same idea. Its reversible construction gives you two looks to choose from, while the super bulky yarn keeps the project moving quickly.
Maxi Mood
The Split-Stitch Decision Cowl
by Hannah Stoudt
Yarn: Rasta
Color: Denim and Rosalinda
Yardage: 2 skeins
Ravelry: The Split-Stitch Decision Cowl
Caracol Cowl and Caplet by Ellen Edwards Drechsler
The Caracol Cowl and Caracol Capelet use the same pairing of Caracol and Sock, but take it in two different directions.
The cowl is a smaller, quick-to-finish layer, while the capelet turns that same combination into something you can wrap around your shoulders. Two designs, one yarn pairing, and another way to welcome the colder days ahead.
One skein of Caracol and one skein of Sock can even make two cowls, making this pairing a fun one to explore with your stash.
Maxi Mood
Caracol Cowl
by Ellen Edwards Drechsler
Yarn: Sock and Caracol
Color: Black and Fucsia on Black
Yardage: 1 skein each
Ravelry: Caracol Cowl
Maxi Mood
Caracol Caplet
by Ellen Edwards Drechsler
Yarn: Sock and Caracol
Color: Black and Fucsia on Black
Yardage: 1 skein and 2 skeins
Ravelry: Caracol Caplet
Looking Ahead
A breeze, a bloom or a storm. Whichever forecasts suits you, you´ll have a cowl finished before the first really cold morning.
And more Quickies are already on the way! Stay tuned!