Cozy End of Summer Projects from PurlsAndPixels 🍂
Summer is ending and fall is creeping in. Cool mornings, crunchy leaves, and that little voice telling you it is time to knit something cozy! I will admit it: I love fall so much that I like to fast-forward by knitting pumpkin-season projects before the leaves even turn. If you start a late-summer knitting project now, you’ll be bundled in handmade warmth by the time the first pumpkin spice latte hits your hands. Here are five easy, quick, and fun fall knitting patterns from PurlsAndPixels.com that are simple enough to start today and cozy enough to keep you smiling all season.
1. Easy Chunky Knit Boot Cuffs 👢
Want to look like you have your life together without actually trying? Knit boot cuffs. They are fast, beginner-friendly, and give you instant fall fashion cred. Slip them over your jeans, slide on boots, and you are Pinterest-ready. Bonus: they are easier than remembering which size pumpkin spice latte you ordered. Honestly, these are the little warm-ups I knit while daydreaming about crunchy leaves and cider stands. It is the perfect quick boot cuff knitting pattern to get started with.
👉 Get the Easy Boot Cuff Pattern at PurlsAndPixels.com
2. Single-Row Striped Scarf 🧣
Stripes are trending hard, and this scarf is proof you do not need complicated charts to look chic. One row does the trick: no colorwork panic here. Pick moody fall tones or go bold with pumpkin orange and plum purple. Think of it as knitting your own pumpkin patch: without the hay fever. I love starting scarves like this in September so that by October I can wrap myself up and feel smugly prepared for bonfire nights. This striped scarf knitting pattern is one of my go-to fall favorites.
👉 Find the Striped Scarf Pattern at Pattern at PurlsAndPixels.com
3. Ribbed Chunky Hat 🎩
Cold ears? Not on my watch. This chunky ribbed hat knits up faster than you can say “I will just do one more row.” Big needles, fat yarn, and instant gratification: you will have it done before your cider cools down. Perfect for hiding bedhead on those chilly mornings when coffee is not enough. I knit these hats while daydreaming about the first frost, because nothing feels more “fall” than pulling a fresh knit over cold ears. Try this chunky hat knitting pattern for instant cozy vibes.
👉 Get the Ribbed Chunky Hat Pattern at PurlsAndPixels.com
4. Simple Mitten Pattern 🧤
Leaf piles, pumpkin patches, apple cider walks: mittens make them better. My simple mitten pattern is easy enough for beginners and cozy enough that you will actually wear them. Knit a pair for yourself, then brace yourself: family members will want them too, and unlike pumpkin pie, you cannot just bake more overnight. I like casting these on in late summer so that when the leaves finally fall, I already have pockets full of warm, handmade comfort. This simple mitten knitting pattern is perfect for first-timers.
👉 Find the Simple Mitten Pattern at PurlsAndPixels.com
5. Rice Stitch Baby Blanket 🛋️
Want a project that screams cozy but does not scream complicated? Try the rice stitch blanket. It is squishy, textured, and perfect for curling up with tea and Netflix. Knit one square at a time or go all in: either way, it is more satisfying than finishing a fall candle before Halloween. I start blankets early because I know myself: the minute the wind shifts, I want to be wrapped up in something handmade. This rice stitch blanket knitting pattern will keep your needles and your home warm.
👉 Get the Rice Stitch Blanket Pattern at PurlsAndPixels.com
Bonus: Pumpkin Hat and Gloves 🎃🧤
If you are the type who goes all in on pumpkin season (guilty 🙋♀️), you will love my pumpkin hat and matching gloves knitting pattern. The hat is cozy and cheeky with its pumpkin-inspired design, and the gloves add the perfect seasonal finish. Whether you wear them to the pumpkin patch or just to sip pumpkin spice at home, this set is pure autumn joy.
👉 Get the Pumpkin Hat and Gloves Pattern at PurlsAndPixels.com
Why Start Now? ⏳
Fall does not wait, and cozy does not knit itself. By starting these projects now, you will be wrapped in handmade warmth just as sweater weather arrives. Plus, chunky knits, stripes, and cozy neutrals are gorgeous knitting trends of 2025, and you can say you were ahead of the curve. I am already casting on because for me, knitting is like hitting the fast-forward button to my favorite season.
Stich Summer into Fall
Ready to be the cozy one at the cider stand? Cast on today, during the last days of summer, finish before the frost, and strut into fall wearing knits you made yourself. Every pattern here is waiting for you on PurlsAndPixels.com: because why just buy cozy when you can knit it and sneak a little extra fall into your life early.
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