5 Ways to Warm Up Your Winter With Yarn
Winter is our season, a time to pick up our needles and hooks, surround ourselves with soft fibers, and create the kind of cozy joy that only handmade projects can bring. So let’s do what we do best and WARM THINGS UP WITH YARN!
You don’t need to commit to an intricate sweater or a pair of socks to embrace the season of cozy. Sometimes, the simplest projects bring the most joy—and spread the warmth far and wide. Here are 5 quick and delightful ways to warm up your winter with wool (or your favorite fiber):
5 Ways To Warm Up Your Winter With Wool
1. Make Hats for Your Wine Bottles
Yes, you read that right—tiny hats for wine bottles! They’re charming, whimsical, and guaranteed to steal the show at any gathering. Whether you’re giving a bottle as a gift or hosting a party, these little toppers add instant flair. Follow our free tutorial for the No Knit Wine Bottle Topper Hat and transform your bottles into the stars of the season.
2. Add Removable Pom Poms to Your Handmade Hats
Pom poms make any hat more fun, but imagine the joy of being able to swap them out to suit your mood or outfit. A removable pom pom adds a playful, versatile touch to your handmade hats, and the possibilities are endless—try fluffy faux fur, colorful yarn, or even sparkly options for a festive twist.
Get our Removable Pom Pom Kit that comes with four pom poms, tools to help you make the swap, and a tutorial.
3. Keep Your Hands and Coffee Warm
Cold hands can’t craft! Keep yourself cozy while enjoying your favorite hot drink with a reusable coffee cup sleeve. Not only does it insulate your beverage, but it also adds a personal touch to your morning routine. Plus, you’ll be saving paper sleeves while showing off your knitting or crochet skills—double win!
Grab our Reusable Coffee Cup Sleeve Knit Kit to make these coffee accessories for friends or gift the kit to your favorite knitter.
4. Dress Up Your Elf
If your household has an Elf on the Shelf (or another mischievous visitor), why not keep them warm, too? Knit or crochet a tiny sweater using worsted-weight yarn, and watch the smiles spread as your elf flaunts their new winter wardrobe. Our free Sweater on the Elf knitting pattern is an adorable way to spread extra cheer and keep the holiday spirit alive.
5. Keep Yourself Warm
Of course, we saved the coziest for last. Our Four Seasons Cowl is the ultimate winter accessory—it drapes beautifully, goes with just about anything, and, best of all, it’s incredibly warm. Wrap yourself in one this season and experience the comfort of handmade luxury.
