fall colors

I love fall! The colors are amazing, the temperature is perfect for wearing cozy socks and sweaters, and it’s the season for some of my favorite foods and drinks – spiced apple cider, eggnog, stews, pumpkin bread – you get the picture. It’s also the time of year when knitting kicks into full gear. I’ve been staying very busy in my limited amount of knitting time. I recently finished the Kami Hat, Dimple Hat (PurlSoho), and so far I’m up to 70% of a pair of handwarmers for a friend, and about 30% of a cowl.

The dimple hat turned out lovely and it is a gift for my mom’s birthday. I think she’s going to love it. I’ve recently become obsessed with Cascade 128 Superwash and have purchased about 6 colors. It’s so soft and the colors are beautiful. I’m using it for the new brown handwarmers, the cowl, and the next few things I decide to make. I think this will be a year of handwarmers since they are relatively quick and very easy to make; they make excellent gifts. Who wouldn’t want a pair of soft mitts to keep their hands warm? I realize they are not as warm as full gloves, but I also get frustrated when I can’t use my iPod without taking them off, so they work out very well for me.

Pattern: Dimple Hat, by Purl Soho

Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash in Summer Sky