When the temperatures drop outside during the winter months, we find ourselves spending lots of time indoors, longing for creative inspiration. This year, while you’re waiting on sunny spring days and new blossoms, we’ve gathered a few patterns to inspire you to craft. This time we’ve included knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross stitch, felting, sewing and quilting. We hope there’s a little something for everyone!

Knit

There’s nothing better than curling up indoors with a cup of tea, some knitting needles and gorgeous yarns. Whether you want to craft hats, shawls or sweaters to keep cozy we’ve found a few that caught our attention!

• Gro Hat by Fiber Tales (Ravelry)
• Three’s a Charm Shawl by Mary Martin (Ravelry)
• Fernwood by Jane Richmond (Ravelry, Jane Richmond website) 
• Soe by Anna Strandberg (Laine)
• Umarmung by Melanie Berg (Ravelry)
• Faunus Hat and Fingerless Mitts (Interweave Knits)

Crochet

Crochet is enjoying a comeback, although those who love the craft have known how wonderful it is all along. With granny squares and chunky crochet garments on all the runways, we’ve been inspired to grab our hooks and craft more. And there’s nothing like a crochet blanket to snuggle under.

• Strata Cardigan by Fay Dashper-Hughes (Inside Crochet)
• Blackcurrant Tea Scarf by Made By Asya (Ravelry)
• Lowestoft Pullover by Elena Fedotova (Ravelry)
• Donegal Blue Blanket for Baby by Kiersten Figurski (Ravelry, Quartermoon Crochet etsy) 
• Smile Gloves and Cowl by Ana Serra (Ravelry) 
• B-side by Risë Burgie (Knitty)

Embroidery/Cross Stitch/Needle Felting

Want to dabble in something new? Embroidery, cross stitch and needle felting kits are so much fun for a small project that is ready to share quickly. Whether you prefer flora or fauna, or simple clean lines, we’ve gathered some fun needlework projects for you to delve into.

• Beginning Embroidery Kit by Hoffelt & Hooper Co
• Sashiko Coaster Sets by Brooklyn Haberdashery
• Poppies Embroidery Kit by MCreativeJ
• Alpine Cross Stitch from Satsuma Street
• Barn Owl by Dani Ives (Felted Sky)
• Animals Cross Stitch Pattern Set by Velvet Pony Design

Sewing/Quilting

And of course we can’t forget sewing! Whether you prefer sewing garments or quilts, we’ve put together a short list of winter and cozy inspired projects to get you started.

• Mini Petals by Ariga Wilson for Robert Kaufman
• Lark Tee by Grainline Studio
• Omega by Miss Make
• Blackwood Cardigan by Helen’s Closet
• Snowflake Quilt by Modern Handcraft
• Ilford Jacket by Friday Pattern Company

Didn’t find what you were looking for? We’ve got Pinterest boards full of inspiration - check out Knits & Knitting, Great Crochet Patterns, Quilts and Embroidery and Stitching for ideas.

And don’t forget to finish your projects with Eucalan Delicate Wash. We have tons of info in our Laundry Lessons about using Eucalan to care for your quilts, needlework, and woolens!

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