Autumn Knits with Knitting For Olive: Stylish Projects to Keep You Warm

​There’s a moment each year when our knitting habits shift: the air grows cooler, the light softens, and suddenly our hands reach for wool. Autumn gently draws us back to our needles, invitingly, not urgently. This is the season of slowing down. Of longer evenings spent on the sofa, a growing pile of yarn beside us. Of projects chosen not just for speed, but for how they’ll feel once finished—slipped on for early morning walks, layered over a favourite outfit, or wrapped around us during calm, creative hours at home.

Autumnal knitting is intentional: choosing pieces that will live with you through the cooler months and beyond. Garments that don’t shout for attention, but quietly become part of your everyday life: the cardigan you reach for without thinking, the sweater that feels just right every time you pull it on.

That’s where Knitting For Olive’s knitting patterns truly come into their own. Their designs embody everything we love about knitting in autumn: timeless silhouettes, thoughtful details, and yarns that feel beautiful in your hands and on your skin. Each project feels like an invitation to slow down, savour the process, and create something meaningful, stitch by stitch.

Why Knitting For Olive Patterns Are Perfect for Autumn Knitting

Knitting For Olive patterns have a quiet confidence that makes them ideal for autumn. They’re never trend-driven for the sake of it. Instead, they focus on longevity, wearability, and beauty that deepens with time. These are garments designed to be loved for years, not just a single season.

One of the biggest reasons Knitting For Olive shines in autumn is their exceptional yarns and the freedom to combine them, allowing you to create your own ideal yarn composition and colourway. Often pairing beautiful natural fibres like Merino and Soft Silk Mohair, their yarns create fabrics that are:

• Warm without being heavy
• Soft yet resilient
• Light enough for layering, but cosy enough for cooler days

This balance is perfect for autumn’s fluctuating temperatures, allowing you to build a wardrobe of knits that move effortlessly from crisp mornings to milder afternoons.

Their patterns are also deeply considered from a knitter’s perspective. Clear instructions, elegant construction methods, and beautifully proportioned shapes make the knitting experience feel calm and rewarding. Exactly what many of us seek as the pace of life begins to slow.

Cosy Cardigans for Layering Days

Johanne Cardigan

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The Johanne Cardigan feels like the perfect do-everything cardigan. It’s polished enough to wear out, yet relaxed enough to throw on at home. Its classic shape and beautiful texture make it an autumn staple, ideal for cool mornings and crisp evenings.

This is the kind of cardigan you’ll reach for again and again, whether you’re heading out for coffee or settling in at home with your knitting basket at your side.

Yarn combination: Merino and Soft Silk Mohair

Darjeeling Cardigan

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Inspired by quiet elegance, the Darjeeling Cardigan is a wonderful project for knitters who appreciate refined details. Its oversized yet flattering fit, combined with a softly draped and delicate construction, makes it feel special without ever being fussy.

Paired with autumn neutrals or warm, earthy tones, this cardigan shines as a layering piece over dresses, blouses, or simple tees.

Yarn Combination: Soft Silk Mohair

Charles Grey Cardigan

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Effortlessly stylish and beautifully structured, the Charles Grey Cardigan draws on classic tailoring with a modern edge. Ideal for knitters who appreciate clean lines and shape-retaining garments, it feels especially at home in autumn, layered over lightweight knits or worn as a jacket on cooler days.

Yarn combination: Heavy Merino and Soft Silk Mohair

Olive V-Neck Cardigan

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The Olive V-Neck Cardigan is simplicity done beautifully. With its flattering neckline, graceful all-over lace motifs, and timeless silhouette, it’s a cardigan that works across seasons but truly comes into its own in autumn.

It’s a rewarding knit and a wardrobe staple you’ll enjoy for years, dressed up or down effortlessly.

Yarn combination: Merino and Soft Silk Mohair

Sweaters to Keep the Chill at Bay

Wilson Sweater

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The Wilson Sweater is cosy in all the right ways. Its relaxed fit and thoughtful construction make it an ideal choice for knitters seeking a comfortable, wearable autumn sweater. Clean and understated, it offers a modern take on a classic silhouette with its open polo-style collar.

Worked top-down and designed for everyday life, this go-to knit is easy to pick up and hard to put down.

Yarn combination: Merino and Soft Silk Mohair

Daimi Sweater

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The Daimi Sweater is a joy for knitters who love texture and subtle design details. It has just enough interest to keep the knitting engaging, while still allowing the yarn to take centre stage.

This sweater pairs beautifully with autumn wardrobes, layered over skirts, worn with jeans, or styled with cosy scarves on brisk days.

Yarn combination: Merino and Soft Silk Mohair

Alice Sweater

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Soft, feminine, and wonderfully wearable, the Alice Sweater feels like a gentle hug in yarn form. Its delicate shaping and elegant finish make it a pleasure to knit and even more enjoyable to wear.

An ideal project for knitters seeking something refined yet relaxed, this sweater offers an engaging but unhurried knitting experience, perfectly suited to slower autumn evenings.

Yarn combination: Pure Silk and Soft Silk Mohair

Pizza Pullover

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The Pizza Pullover is a light, airy design with a relaxed fit and a subtle touch of whimsy. Its all-over eyelet pattern evokes tiny flowers, or little pizzas, giving it a playful yet feminine feel.

A relaxed, modern pullover, it offers serious comfort and an effortlessly cool look, making it a great choice for knitters who enjoy contemporary designs with a cosy twist. Perfect for autumn days when you want warmth without formality, it’s ideal for weekend wear and casual layering.

Yarn combination: Merino and Soft Silk Mohair

Light Layers for Milder Autumn Days

Puff Tee

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Autumn isn’t always cold, and the Puff Tee is a perfect example of a transitional knit. Light, breathable, and beautifully shaped, it works just as well layered under cardigans as it does worn on its own, making it an ideal piece for shifting temperatures.

It’s a satisfying project that bridges seasons and is a thoughtful addition to any autumn knitting plan.

Yarn required: Soft Silk Mohair

Olive’s Vest

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Vests are having a moment, and Olive’s Vest captures exactly why. Versatile and stylish, it’s perfect for layering over shirts, dresses, or long-sleeve tops. An ideal autumn knit, it’s quick to make, endlessly wearable, and a wonderful way to showcase Knitting For Olive’s beautiful yarns.

Yarn combination: Merino and Soft Silk Mohair

Planning Your Autumn Knitting Journey

Autumn knitting isn’t just about finished garments; it’s about the process. Choosing patterns that excite you, yarns that feel wonderful in your hands, and projects that suit this season of your life makes all the difference.

Knitting For Olive pattern and yarn packs take the guesswork out of planning, pairing a thoughtfully chosen design with the perfect yarn combination so you can focus on what really matters — enjoying every stitch.

Ready to Cast On?

If you’re dreaming of cosy cardigans, elegant sweaters, and versatile layers this autumn, there’s so much to explore. Browse the full range of Knitting For Olive pattern & yarn packs at Thread Collective and find the perfect project to carry you through the season. Whether you’re planning one special knit or a whole autumn lineup, something is waiting to be cast on just for you.

Happy autumn knitting!