Winter has well and truly set in now in Melbourne.

I’m wearing a scarf and beanie most days.

Alpaca Slouch Beanie, with Alpaca Super loop scarf

I guess I am pretty lucky that I have a few to choose from, as I am constantly knitting up samples or looking for simple knit styles.

I know the stores are full of acrylic knitwear made in China, but there is something extremely comforting about wearing a hand knitted winter accessory.

It’s hard to explain – there is an element of care and genuine love that seems to be embedded in the fibres of hand knitting.

Also if you have knitted the accessory yourself there is a huge an element of pride and self sustenance involved. Extra points if someone compliments your knit wear – but not even necessary to make you feel good.

So if you’d like to share to feel the love of hand knit winter warmers have a look at the knitting kits I have put together. Something for yourself or maybe the perfect knitted gift.

The patterns are super simple and I have made video tutorials if you need help.

The yarns are beautiful quality and I have selected a small but charming colour palette.

The projects are deliberately small so you can knit and complete and enjoy your efforts. (Instead of being left in a bag as something you’ll finish one day… )

Enjoy your southern hemisphere winter and give yourself a big woolly knitted hug!