Every dancer knows the dread of getting your hair and makeup finished, then having to go out into the windy chill of winter for the 3,627th performance of The Nutcracker. You can’t put on a hat without messing up your perfect bun, and there’s no way you have the time to redo it. With this squishy headband, you can keep your ears and head toasty...

When you need a little extra protection against chilled air, it’s time to show your True Colors. Simple repeating sections of garter and brioche make this cowl a wonderfully meditative project that is easy to customize and easy to wear.

Bone cage! Ribs! Get it?! This hat is perfect for using up all those fabulous scraps of fingering-weight yarn, and then for giving as last-second gifts (oh no, I totally remembered your birthday). Experiment with your color combos - fade them, stripe them, add some mohair, or just pick your two favorites and knit your new favorite hat.

Rock out with your knits out with this cool textured cowl. Super simple construction and a style-able drape means you’ll use this piece for both warmth and flair. Start by knitting a flat triangle, then join to form a cowl - it’s like a shawl that never falls off, no matter how wild your night. Pick two colors, or one main color and some scraps...

Feeling a little chilly? These mitts are squishy and cozy enough to add that extra layer of warmth. The pattern uses a simple mock-cable rib which is easy to customize to any length or width (and you never have to worry about losing your cable needle). Simple twisting colorwork adds visual interest and is a great way to use up your scraps.

It’s a special kind of person who inspires one to knit colorwork in cotton just to annoy them. <3

This hat is worked inside-out, which makes it reversible - it’s like two hats in one! It was designed to work well for mini skeins of fingering-weight yarn, or for that crazy variegated yarn that looks so gorgeous in the skein, but you just can’t find the right pattern. Pair it with a coordinating solid DK, and this is the right pattern.