New to sweater making? Try knitting the Step by Step Cardigan by Florence Miller as a way to gently ease into some simple sweater knitting techniques. This cardigan is a classic raglan cardigan, perfect as one of your first knitting projects. It is knitted from the top down, and the sleeves are knitted in the round. The simple design is finished with clean double knitted edges. The cardigan has a full video walkthrough available.

Maybe you're looking for something a little more trendy this season, but crochet is not in your skill set... The Kylie Pullover by Irene Lin ticks that box perfectly! The Kylie Pullover is knitted by starting at the back from the top down to the base of the armholes. Then, both fronts are picked up and knitted separately, working from the top down to the edge of the front neck. After joining both pieces, the front is worked to the armhole, and then the front and back are joined and knitted in the round down to the hem. Pick up and knit for the sleeves.

For those who love colorwork and are feeling a little festive, what about the Festive Yoke Pullover by Skeindeer Knits? The Festive Yoke Pullover is worked top-down, in the round, and can have yoke-only or all-over colorwork. Choose from 20 charts (deer, hearts, trees, snowmen, presents, bells) to make your sweater as kitsch or as elegant as you want.

 Step by Step Cardigan by Florence Miller

Kylie Pullover by Irene Lin

Festive Yoke Pullover by Skeindeer Knits

Granny Go Round Jumper by Iron Lamb

Shawlettes and small scarves are having a moment in the sun this year, and once we knit a sample of the Small Fry Scarf by Samantha Guerin, we are here for this trend! 

Knit in Primo Fingering and Spiffy Lace held-double. The Small Fry Scarf is the answer when sometimes you just need a little something. Simple and sophisticated, this is a quick knit and the perfect way to add a bit of hand knit flair to your outfit. Small Fry is easy to style - wrap it around your neck twice for extra warmth or drape it loosely for a chic layered look. This crisp textured stitch is deceptively simple - comprised of just knit and slipped stitches! This pattern is beginner-friendly with both written and charted instructions for ease of reading.

The Satama Shawl by Veera Välimäki is a great option for the fall season with a bit of brioche and simple garter wedges that will keep things interesting while knitting and super squishy while wearing!

Satama Shawl mimics the theme of the Helsinki Harbour painting quite literally: the soft colors glow in the simple texture panels of garter stitch and brioche. You will have fun working single color parts alternating with two-color brioche, plus, there are a few short rows included in the mix for perfect shape.

With so many options to choose from, it can be hard to narrow it down! Check out these great patterns: The Second Winter, the Winter Weekend Beanie, the Homebody Hat, Tread, and the Nydia Hat! Whether you love texture or colorwork, hats are a must for the fall making season!

Do you feel inspired to cast on? What will you be making this fall? We love to hear about all of your plans, so head over to the KAL Chat thread on Ravelry and tell us all about them! And don't forget, we have a whole new palette of colors ready for all your fall making needs available 24/7 in our PK Essentials shop!