Top 10 Winter Warmers You Can Make

Who doesn't like to snuggle under a nice warm blanket in Winter? And with utility prices on the rise, all the more reason to make or purchase your own Winter warmers. 

If you are someone who like originals or personalized items then read on. This post is all about handmade items perfect for Winter and you don't need to be a genius to make them, all you need is the right tools and plenty of time, if time is against you then never fear, we have listed some wonderful businesses who can help you out.

So we've had a think and the top Winter warmers for anyone to go at with either knitting or crochet are:

Beanie
Blanket
Scarf
Mittens
Gloves
Socks
Leg Warmers
Headband
Ear Warmers
Boots

Over the next few weeks we'll do posts on several of these Winter warmers listed.
Scarves and blankets are the best starting place when learning knitting or crocheting, they can be as simple or as creative as you like. There are loads of different types of wool to use (we say wool as it is easier and simpler to say than all the mixed blends that are available) and of course 100% wool is the warmest but it can also be the more expensive.

Knitting
WikiHow has great step by step movies on how to hold your needles, cast on and knit Garter stitch. There are a whole range of stitches you can learn which can create some very intricate patterns. Depending on what ply (thickness) of wool you are working with, determines how wide the knitting is going to be. For a scarf, generally 8 ply and 20-30 stitches per row is a good starting point.

Knit 2 Purl 2

Knit 2 Purl 2

Knit 2 Purl 2

Crochet 
Instead of using needles, crochet uses a single hook and as with knitting needles, the size depends on the wool you are working with. Again WikiHow comes to the rescue to help you learn the basics of crochet.

If you are going to teach yourself to knit or crochet then a good idea would be to join a group/guild, online ones are fantastic for sharing patterns, tips and ideas not to mention finished projects, meeting in person is also fantastic as you can pick up even more tips from watching others knit and hearing advice that may not be included in the pattern instructions.

Some Australian suppliers include:

House of Yarn
NeedleNook Knitting Wool
A Yarn in the Making
Dormani Yarns
The Wool Shack
Knitting Yarn Shop
Yarn + Co
Morris and Sons
Wool Baa
Black Sheep Wool 'n' Wares
The Wool Inn
The House of Wool
Woolshed
The Wool Shop
Yarn Glorious Yarn
Yarnover
Kaalund Yarns
Yay for Yarn
Wool Suppliers
Tasmanian Fibre
White Gum Wool

If you are someone who doesn't have a lot of time but would like a unique Winter warmer we did locate one fantastic business so far that can help you, Knit 2 Purl 2 is a very experienced business making all kinds of Winter warmers. You can take a look at their wonderful business listing here.

Knit 2 Purl 2

We hope you have enjoyed our post on Winter warmers, if you have anything to add such as pictures of your own creations or if you would like to know more information, please leave us a comment :-)