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Combat dropping temperatures by spending an afternoon knitting a blanket or crafting a cozy throw pillow. Use yarn colors that reflect the changing temperatures or upcoming holiday season. For example, gold, garnet, plum and burnt orange are all colors that highlight changing fall leaves so are suitable blanket options. Or make a solid color blanket or scarf. Craft an orange-and-black throw pillow for Halloween or make a brown, black and white blanket reflecting Thanksgiving and its ancestral pilgrims.
Cozy Wearable Things
When seasonal weather elements start causing a crisp chill to whisk across your body, spend an afternoon knitting a scarf or hat to accommodate the shifting temperatures. Craft a couple different scarves in individual colors or make one single scarf with various shades to reflect the arrival of the fall or winter seasons. A stripe design can be used to incorporate multiple shades into a single item. For this idea, pick four different colors and then stagger them in the design. A second visually appealing option is to craft the stripes lengthwise rather than in shorter horizontal lines across the slim width of the scarf. A matching hat in the same colors or design will complete your fashion-savvy ensemble.
Furry Friends
Put your knitting machine to good use by crafting a thoughtful gift for your favorite pet. Dogs and cats also feel the natural changes in the air when temperatures drop. Make a bed or pillow for them to lay on. Use a yarn such as extra-soft merino wool or Pingouin, and don't forget to tightly weave the design to avoid snagging mishaps with nails or claws. Match the color of the bed to other decorative aspects in your home or go with a standard pattern that reflects your dog's heritage such as a black-and-red checkered design for Scottish Terriers.
Special Occasions
Commemorate a special event, holiday or unexpected exciting circumstances by oiling up your knitting machine and crafting a heartfelt memento highlighting the occasion. Knit a square of single-colored material adding the special date or significant initials applicable to the event in the center or around the border. For example, if your daughter graduated from high school on June 12, stitch that date into the middle of a solid color square. Craft the square to reflect her school colors. Adding the name of her high school mascot is another option.