The cooler months are getting closer and the evenings are drawing in, which means it’s time to get out the cosy jumpers, enjoy the crisp autumn air, and snuggle up in front of the fire with a good craft project! We’ve rounded up our top makes and downloads that you’ll definitely fall for this season, from hot water bottle covers to pumpkin patch papers, mittens to an adorable toy fox - there’s something for everyone.

1 Autumn Wreath

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Round up your card scraps for an ombré wreath that’s totally OTT but oh so pretty. Guaranteed to cause a stir in the neighbourhood, Corinne Bradd’s foliage festoon is the perfect addition to your entrance this autumn.

2 Mini Pumpkins

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Pumpkins are a classic autumn motif, so why not give Hannah Cooper’s simple yet effective crochet project a go? Make these Halloween friendly by embroidering a scary face onto each one with black DK and pop around your home. If you’re struggling to pull the yarn tight enough, remove some stuffing to make it easier.

3 Mask with Stamps and Ink

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The masking stamping technique is a great way to take your card making to the next level! By stamping an image, then trimming a paper mask to place over the top, you can print on top of it and create overlapping images, or colour the background without ruining your design. Colette Smith demonstrates how to make this simple yet stunning card in this gorgeous orange shade.

4 Hot Water Bottle Covers and Mug Cosies

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The longer autumn evenings will seem extra cosy with these great textured makes. Snuggle up with a good book, a mug of cocoa and a hot water bottle – in a knitted cosy, naturally! These covers are designed by Sian Brown and made in super-soft Falkland Aran, a British wool yarn from Debbie Bliss. Use the leftovers from your second hank to make a stylish matching mug cosy.

5 Upcycled Toy Fox

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Children won’t be able to resist Mrs Fox with her rosy cheeks and adorable outfit. This project is a great way to showcase your stitching and upcycling skills. Made from recycled jumpers and scraps of fabric, Mrs Fox will be adored by kids and grown ups alike.

6 Pumpkin Patch Papers

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One of our favourite things about autumn is heading to the local pumpkin patch. Grabbing a wheelbarrow, choosing the best (and sometimes most eccentric) gourds, getting muddy, and making treats like pumpkin pie or soup when you get home… what could be better? Illustrator Millicent Venton has done a wonderful job bringing the tradition alive with eight prints and seven sentiments.

7 Autumn Leaves

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Breathe the beauty of autumn into your home. These lovely motifs can be used as coasters to add a sophisticated touch to your coffee table or as unique decorations around the home.

8 One Ball Fingerless Mittens

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Knit Georgia Farrell’s one-ball mitts in a weekend. These sweet and simple fingerless mitts use just one ball of yarn. They’d make a great gift for a friend who feels the cold!

9 Kinetic Pumpkin Card

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Whether you’re getting ready for a Halloween party or simply want to send a greeting to mark the season, this is exactly what you need! Turn it into party invites, and the kinetic element makes it fun for all!

10 Stash Busting Quilt

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This quilt is very versatile and would make a fabulous statement piece in any room. Make this quirky style look far more detailed with a busy print, or keep it simple by using your favourite shades in plain cotton.

11 Inked Night Sky Card

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Take your inking to new heights with Claire Richards’ expert but ever so easy blends! This greeting makes us want to get all cosy under the stars.

12 Stripy Tea Cosy

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You can really make this tea cosy your own. There’s free reign when it comes to the embellishments, so why not add buttons, sequins or beads to make it truly unique? The wonderful yet subtle colours will brighten any dreary afternoon, especially if the tea is accompanied by a slice of cake!

13 Cosy Companion Papers

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Designed by Alice Potter, we know that you’re going to love this set of cute papers as much as we do. Perfectly encapsulating the autumn mood, the cute array of animals in cosy jumpers is beautiful for scrapbook pages, gift cards and anything your heart desires!

14 Striped Colourblock Scarf

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The first part of the Let’s Knit learnalong sees you knit this gorgeous striped scarf using a thick-and-quick yarn for speedy results! We can’t wait to wrap up in this when the weather turns cool.

15 Toadstool Gift Set

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Think fairy tales and woodland fun with this adorable polka dot gift set from designer Amanda Walker. Want to gift one of the projects for this blog? Make this cute bag to pop it in!

For even more autumn ideas, browse our projects or why not give this adorable knitted children’s fox hat and gloves set a go?