Autumn is here. There's a nip in the air, the streets are full of dried leaves and suddenly empty of school children, and we couldn't be happier.
Yes, here at Simply Knitting Towers, we have officially declared the knitwear season OPEN! It's cold enough to start getting out all the hats and scarves, mitts and gloves, warm jumpers and cosy cardigans we knitted last year and haven't seen for six months (well, three. Ish. It hasn't been a particularly sizzling summer, has it?)
While we happily keep knitting all year round, there's something extra-special about the beginning of autumn: unpacking winter knits from storage, scouting out new patterns, making any small repairs – it's like having a whole new wardrobe, and it's a lovely way to rediscover knits past.
So, tell us: are there any knits you've been looking forward to seeing again? Any particular garments you pull out year after year? Or do you have plans to start making anew, with wintery fibres and thicker needles?
Monday September 29, 2008 
