If you're looking for knitting inspiration for autumn, this is one of the most enjoyable times of year to cast on something new. As the weather cools, knitters often reach for cosy sweaters, versatile vests and relaxing shawl projects.

Here are five knitting patterns we love for autumn in Australia.

5 Beautiful Projects to Knit This Autumn 🍂🧶

Andrea Mowry: Evenfall Sweater

The Evenfall Sweater is a beautiful choice if you enjoy simple colourwork knitting. The graphic all-over slipped stitch motif gives the sweater a striking look while still feeling very wearable.  We love the modern cropped shape and simple contrast hem — it's the kind  of sweater that layers effortlessly with dresses, skirts, or high-waisted jeans.  The picot finishing on the cuffs and neck add a nice touch too. 

A soft wool or merino yarn works beautifully for this pattern, allowing the texture to really shine.

PetiteKnit: Friday Tee

The Friday Tee is one of those effortlessly wearable knits that pairs with almost anything. It works beautifully layered under jackets or worn on its own during milder autumn days.  With its relaxed fit, classic stripes, and textured broken rib fabric, it's the kind of project that feels wonderfully rhythmic on the needles and effortlessly stylish once finished

It's also a lovely pattern if you enjoy experimenting with stripes or subtle colour combinations.

Teti Lutsak: Bifurca Vest

Sweater vests are still hugely popular and the Bifurca Vest is a favourite for good reason.

It's a beautiful colourwork project that layers effortlessly over dresses, shirts or simple tees, making it a versatile and unique piece for autumn wardrobes.  It knits up surprisingly quickly and the unique construction is a lot of fun to knit.

Inese Sang: Astera Shawl

If you're in the mood for something smaller and portable, the Astera Shawl is such a satisfying project.

The construction uses beautiful mitered squares, making it perfect for relaxing knitting: the kind you can pick up for a few rows in the evening or take along when you're out and about.  This pattern invites you to play with colour and would be wonderful to wear with linen dresses or under denim jackets for that relaxed, modern look.

Nadia Crétin-Léchenne: Wannabe Sweater

If you enjoy knitting stripes, the Wannabe Sweater is the one for you. It combines classic Breton-inspired stripes with a modern, easy-to-wear shape making it cosy and practical; it's the kind of sweater that quickly becomes a favourite.  I little modification would be to crop the sweater and wear it as a layering piece over dresses or with high-waisted  jeans.

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Want to Cast On One of These?

If one of these patterns has sparked ideas for your next project, we've put together a collection of curated autumn knitting kits.

Each kit includes yarns and colour combinations we've chosen specifically for these kinds of garments, making it easy to cast on without having to puzzle over yarn choices.

You can explore the Autumn Kits collection on our website, or pop into the shop and we'd be delighted to help you choose the perfect kit for your next project.

What are you planning to knit this autumn?  Sweater, shawl, vest... or something completely different?