Winter warmers

With the crisp bite of autumn in the air, getting out of bed gets harder each morning. With my deep red crocheted socks (thanx mom!) I shuffle about the house thinking: "I need more of these". There's just something about homemade winter wear that can't be beaten by a store bought jersey. I love wool. It has the ability to trap one's body heat and create a cozy home for a cold body. And the variety out there is astonishing! Knitted goods and crafts are very trendy at the moment, but be sure to stick with plain colours or a combination of two colours (see examples below). Refrain from using too many colours together. Emerald, grey, eggshell and navy are this seasons trendy colours.

Now is the perfect time to start knitting before winter's glorious fury hits. On my quest for more wooly items, I came across some pretty and practical knitting ideas.

Here are a few items that caught my attention:

I'd love to try some of these patterns, wouldn't you?

Knitting Freak is one website where knitting patterns and tutorials are exchanged. Signing up is quick and easy, and the patterns are mostly free. (And don't we love free!)

Here are some links to free knitting and crocheting patterns:
http://www.free-knitpatterns.com/
http://www.knittingfreak.com/
http://www.redheart.com/
http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/

Let the knitting begin!