Winter is the perfect time to knit. You get to stay inside while it’s cold and dark outside, and all that yarn piled in your lap helps keep you warm. This time of year makes my knitting list grow faster than my yarn stash, and I always seem to discover new patterns I want to knit, adding them one by one to my ever-growing queue. As the days get shorter and cozier, I find myself dreaming about yarn, stitches, and pieces I want to make – not all at once and not in a rush, but slowly, with plenty of time to knit and plenty of room to change my mind.
Here are all the projects whispering my name this winter:
Toast Hat by Tin Can Knits.
I bought the yarn for this hat back in August when I attended Flock Fiber Festival. I’ve been wanting to make a beanie for myself for a while, especially since it feels like everything I knit or crochet ends up being given to someone else. This pattern felt simple and super cute, so I cast it on right away. Here’s the thing: I’ve already knit this hat once. I finished it, wove in all the ends, blocked it, and then tried it on and realized it was too small. So I ripped out every stitch, rewound the yarn, and started over. I’m knitting a larger size this time, and I’m hoping this version will finally be the perfect fit.
Scatterby Socks by Amy Stringer.
I finished the first sock back in October, which means now I just need to knit its mate so I’ll have an actual pair. I love knitting socks because they’re small and easy to work on a little at a time. I’m also pretty sure this pair is going to fit me, which would be a first!
Dune Path Shawl by Gretha Mensen.
I ordered the yarn for this shawl while I was at Flock as well. The dyer didn’t have the colorway I wanted in the yarn weight I needed, but she planned to dye more once she got home. I went ahead and placed the order, and the yarn arrived in the mail a few months later. Since then, it’s been sitting patiently in a project bag, just waiting to be cast on.
The Grind Cowl by Aimee Pelletier.
I also want to knit a cowl for myself. I have plenty of scarves, but surprisingly, no cowls, and this one feels like it would be a fun and cozy addition. I already have lots of yarn I could use, so the hardest part will be choosing a color, though knowing me, it’ll probably end up being gray or purple.
These are all the yarny projects I’m hoping to start after the holidays. I don’t know if I’ll knit every single one of them, and honestly, that’s part of the joy. This list isn’t a checklist; it’s a snapshot of what feels inspiring right now. My knitting plans may shift, but the cozy intention behind them stays the same. I can’t wait to start knitting.
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