Cosy Stitches for Cold Days – Quick Winter Knits to Enjoy Now
As winter lingers, now is the perfect time to squeeze in a few more warm, woolly projects before spring arrives. Whether you’re looking for a quick-to-knit accessory or a layering piece you can wear right away, I’ve gathered some of my favourite yarns and patterns that will keep you snug during these last chilly weeks.
Why Knit Now?
The end of winter can feel like a limbo between seasons—too cold for lighter layers, but with spring on the horizon, the urge to start fresh is strong. This is the ideal time for quick and satisfying projects: something warm enough to wear right away, but not so involved that it lingers unfinished into the next season.
Here are my top picks for cosy, quick-to-knit projects, featuring chunky and aran-weight yarns that work up beautifully.
1️⃣ The Soft & Airy Choice – Isager Alpaca 3
🧶 A beautifully soft, light, and airy alpaca and wool blend yarn that creates warm but surprisingly light garments.
If you love effortless warmth, Isager Alpaca 3 is perfect. Its chainette construction gives it loft and breathability, making it warm without being heavy. The 50/50 alpaca/wool fibre blend brings the benefits of both fibres to your project.
✨ Try this: If you want a quick, interesting knit, check out my Berlin Cowl kits. This Helga Isager design has a fascinating construction that makes it fun to knit and cosy to wear—a perfect layering piece for chilly days. My Berlin Cowl is in shade 18 of the Alpaca 3.
2️⃣ A Tweedy Favourite – BC Garn Hamelton Tweed 2 Chunky
🧶 Organic, tweedy, and full of character—perfect for cosy, textured knits.
For those who love traditional, woolly warmth, GOTS Certified Hamelton Tweed 2 Chunky is a go-to. We used this beautiful yarn in the recent Ash Slipover KAL, holding it together with Kremke Soul Wool Baby Silk Lace for an extra touch of soft fluffiness. The result? A snuggly, timeless layer that’s perfect for chilly days.
✨ Try this: I have yarn bundles available (the Ash Slipover pattern is available directly from the designer, Caidree), and you can follow along with all the technique tutorials on YouTube to make your own. I have knitted the V-neck version of the pattern in the Light Grey+Light Grey yarn bundle.
Shop BC Garn Hamelton Tweed 2 Chunky →
Shop Ash Slipover Yarn Bundles →
View the Ash Slipover Pattern by Caidree →
3️⃣ A Sustainable Twist – Kremke Soul Wool Reborn Wool (Aran)
♻️ A recycled, planet-friendly yarn that still delivers warmth and texture.
For those who love eco-conscious choices, Kremke Soul Wool Reborn Wool is made from garment production waste, giving it a second life as a warm, knittable fibre. It’s a fantastic option for classic textures and layering pieces.
✨ Try this: Janet has made a beautiful vest top, Vest no. 1, by My Favourite Things Knitwear, with this yarn, in shade "Emerald". This is Janet's second project in Reborn Wool, and she absolutely loves it! Again, the pattern is available directly from the designer.
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View the Vest no. 1 Pattern by My Favourite Things Knitwear →
Final Thoughts
These last weeks of winter are a wonderful time to enjoy simple, snuggly projects that will carry you through the tail end of the season. Whether you go for a warm accessory, a layering vest, or a snuggly slipover, you can have something finished and ready to wear before spring arrives.
✨ Which cosy project will you cast on next? Browse my favourite winter yarns in the Winter Warmth – Aran & Chunky Yarns collection and start something warm today!
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