Capture the spirit of dancing flames around a blazing bonfire while keeping cozy and warm this winter with the Arosa Collection.

If you’re looking for a couple of last minute cozy ideas for a few different people in your life, pick up Cozy Knits - there are 5 different designs and all come with instructions to knit a pocket on the side, perfect for a gift card or business card!

Inspired by a 1950s silhouette, the Huntington Surplice Chevron Sweater incorporates a few key features that make this a wonderful layered piece for your wardrobe.

The Lady Lovelace Sweater is cozy and comfortable, oversized to give you ease of movement and cropped to fit with a variety of outfits - and perfect for layering in the fall and winter.

The Laureen Cropped Sweater is a wonderful throwback,

Style meets comfort with the Diamond Cocoon Cardigan.

I love the beauty and elegance of open back sweaters, but they’re rather impractical for my daily life. I wanted to make something that would let me indulge if I felt brave, but also could be worn on any number of occasions.

Chest Size 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60)“ / 91.5 (101.5, 111.5, 122, 132, 142, 152) cm

The Pathway Cowl is knits up quickly in super chunky yarn.

An airy knit that’s perfect for layering in the transitional periods - or a bolder, bare look in the summer - the Sheer Sweater is lightweight and perfect for a multitude of looks and styles.

The Noelle Pullover is the perfect sweater for all of your holiday party needs. It’s cropped and hits at the waist so you can show off your favorite high waisted skirts or pants. The batwing sleeves create a fun silhouette, the bobbles are festive and chic, and the wide, oversized collar protects you from the cold without stifling your merriment.

The Logan Puff Hat is perfect to wear during those extra cold winter days and nights to inject a bit of fun into your cold, winter day!

The Seedpod Capelet is a fun twist on a vintage style that’s the perfect accessory for walks in the park, gardening, or even a chilly afternoon at the office. The capelet, with a bobble edged hem, a seed stitch border, and pleats, is a fun and fast knit.

Glam up your work day with this vintage inspired cardigan that adds the right pop of color to dresses and high waisted skirts and keeps you looking casually chic while addition definition to those special curves that you like to show off.

The Alchemy Ruched Top is a comfortable, flattering, and stylish addition to your spring and summer wardrobe.

This blanket will take you from fall to spring. With light and flowing designs, it’s just perfect on those cold mornings and nights.

Knit in the round from the bottom up, the Steeplechase Sweater is designed for men and includes simple shaping, a crew neck and a subtle cable design throughout.

Versatility meets new heights with the elegant Solene wrap that will keep you stylish and chic while comfortable during the most elegant or casual dinner party.

Whether your summer actvities take you to a lake or on a hike in the woods, the Diamond Breeze Kimono Pullover is the perfect summer knit to add to your wardrobe.

Nothing says classic elegance than sitting at your favorite coffee shop while exploring the city snuggled in this wonderful sweater that will make you feel as though you brought fashion and creativity to your day.

The Mango Flower Top is a simple but fashionable take on the knit tank. The top panel features a row of mango flowers in between two chains for an elegant nod to summer.

The Current Cardi is perfect for those summer days when you need a little something extra. The interlacing cables resemble the overlapping waves flowing with the current that are oh-so soothing.

Snuggle up in the Sanna Pullover while you sit with the Sunday paper as the rain drops hit the window.

Cuddling up in an oversized cardigan doesn’t have to mean sacrificing all shape and style!

The Mojave Miniskirt is a very fun twist on the desert motif, evoking the bright colors and the hot sun in a fun transitional knit for spring! The skirt is fitted through the waist and hips with an elastic waistband to ensure a snug fit. Knit from the bottom up and featuring intarsia and duplicate stitches, the pattern is across the center fron...

Finished Bust Size 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60)“ / 91 (101.5, 112, 122, 132, 142, 127) cm

The French Lavender Cardigan is very simple and chic! You can toss it on with a simple outfit, whether you’re out running errands or out with friends for brunch. The cardigan knits up quickly and is super comfy with bulky yarn, and yet it creates a dramatic silhouette for your everyday life. Knit flat from the bottom up with a vertical herringb...

The Winter Whimsy Box Pleated Skirt is perfect for the days you want to dress up and go stomping through the snow!

The Cuffed Cozy Hat is perfect to wear during those extra cold winter days and nights to keep stylish and warm!

In February, there’s still a bit of chill to the winter air, but spirits are improving and there’s hope of the weather warming. This dress will carry you through to the next season. Knit in the round from the bottom up, the bottom half of the dress is fitted and ribbed for an ultra flattering look. At the waist, the draping effect begins with a...

Published in amirisu Winter 2018, Issue 15

You’ve definitely noticed that your high waisted skirts and pants need a different kind of sweater, and you’re not quite ready to switch over to wool pants or jeans!

When there is a crisp in the autumn air and the leaves are starting to turn, instead of curling up in front of the fire, you’re getting dressed to go out for a night on the town with your special someone.

This cozy hat featuring oversized cables is a perfect and quick knit for your leftover worsted weight yarn. While it does feature oversized cables, the hat is mostly stockinette stitch.

In the cold of winter, it’s fun to have your purse be just as cozy as your sweaters! The Herringbone Hobo Purse is knit with super bulky yarn in the herringbone stitch to create a thick and luxurious hand bag with plenty of room for you to store all of your essentials, plus your water bottle and maybe even a few books!

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We can’t resist this top and its blushing hues of strawberry wine. Its small cap sleeves are designed to drape and flutter as you move, while the bodice is simply constructed, works up quickly, and showcases the oyster stitch. Enjoy the way its bulky cotton yarn allows for a beautiful fit for a relaxing summer evening.

Even though the days are getting warmer, it’s still important to keep a few light sweaters like this one around for a cool night out. This knit piece has lovely geometric-shaped lace at the top and hints at a sweetheart neckline. Knit in the round from the bottom up, it works up rather quickly and switches to lace for the yoke.

Borrowing popular design elements from the 50s and 60s, lace inserts within the inverted box pleat give this project a fun, flirty feel. You’ll love how comfy and confident you’ll feel donning this essential piece!

Every woman wants a dress that fits and flatters to perfection. By pairing a vintage silhouette with a seeded rib stitch, the Vintage Ribbed Dress can achieve the fit that every woman is after. It’s perfect for date night or an office party, but comfortable enough to wear at home. The dress is fitted through the bust, waist and hips. It feature...

The Adirondack Scarf was designed to compliment the fitted cable hat of the same name. It’s a fast knit, using super bulky yarn and larger needles. It’s great for knitters looking to try out cable knitting.

This chic sweater features a textured chevron stitch that seems more complicated than it is. Once you set up the pattern, you’ll be knitting the same repeat so you’ll quickly get the hang of the pattern.

Inspired by architecture ruins reclaimed by nature, the Zona sweater is created with a series of knits and purls designed into intricate zig-zags, and anchored in the front with faux cables.

The Arosa Fingerless Gloves were designed to compliment the Slouchy Lace Hat and Scarf of the same name. It’s a fast knit, using super bulky yarn and larger needles.

The Arosa Scarf was designed to compliment the Slouchy Lace Hat of the same name. It’s a fast knit, using super bulky yarn and larger needles. It’s great for knitters looking to try out lace knitting.

The Honeycomb Coffee Cozy is the perfect Christmas or holiday gift - with a convenient pocket that holds a gift card, tea bag, or another small item.

The Lattice Lacy Coffee Cozy is the perfect Christmas or holiday gift - with a convenient pocket that holds a gift card, tea bag, or another small item.

The Slipped Chevron Coffee Cozy is the perfect Christmas or holiday gift - with a convenient pocket that holds a gift card, tea bag, or another small item.

The Crazy Octopus Coffee Cozy is the perfect Christmas or holiday gift - with a convenient pocket that holds a gift card, tea bag, or another small item.

The Silent Night Coffee Cozy is the perfect Christmas or holiday gift - with a convenient pocket that holds a gift card, tea bag, or another small item.

The Wild Bramble Hat is the perfect, stylish accessory for colder fall and winter days. It has a fitted design, with vertical stripes converging at the crown. In between the stripes are wild brambles roaming around your hat – very fun and textured!

The Chutes and Ladders Hat is the perfect, stylish accessory for colder fall and winter days. It has a fitted design, with vertical stripes (and ladders!) converging at the crown – with a giant pompom on top.

ERRATA: Row 6: k2, p1, (C6F) three times, p1; rep from to the end of the round

The Arosa Slouchy Lace Hat is the perfect, stylish accessory for colder fall and winter days. There is a slight slouch to the hat - it’s not overly slouchy, just enough to give it a relaxed and casual look.

The Catalina Beach Sweater is a great transitional piece for your wardrobe.

The Rockaway Cardigan is the perfect wardrobe staple for those chilly summer nights as you transition between the seasons.

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These chevron fingerless gloves are created with a simple lace repeat.

I designed this slouchy hat mostly because I wanted to use up some of the super bulky yarn in my stash. I decided to do a lace pattern because I thought it would be more fun! To best see the lace pattern, I ended up using a larger size needle, US size 15 (10mm).

Cozies are wonderful beginner projects because they’re small and generally quick to create, and it’s easy to throw in your purse to use when you grab coffee or tea when