Is there anything better than a quick, timeless winter knit in wool yarn? Being an American wool yarn producer right now is tough. We’ve seen too many mills struggle and close their doors. We’re honored to produce a wide selection of natural wool yarn that knitters, crocheters, weavers, and felters continue to love.

And, winter is really our time to shine! Yarns like Lamb’s Pride, Harborside Aran, Lanaloft, Nature Spun, and Burly Spun showcase the magic of wool and natural wool blends. They produce soft, durable, insulating knits that showcase stitchwork and remain beautiful year after year.

Today, we’re sharing 8 quick, timeless winter knits that showcase Brown Sheep’s natural wool yarns. Each piece shares a classic, unisex style that allows the yarn to take center stage. These are the perfect patterns for the end of winter—not too complex, nothing flashy, just relaxing knits that even a beginner knitter or crocheter can enjoy.

Treetop Hats

The Treetop Hat can be knit in a worsted-weight yarn, like Lamb’s Pride, or a bulky-weight yarn, like Lamb’s Pride Bulky or Burly Spun. With a top designed to mimic the peak of an evergreen tree, the Treetop Hat includes instructions for both stockinette and garter and is a sweet, quick winter knit.

North Isle Gansey Cap II

The North Isle Gansey Cap II showcases the magic of knitting—specifically, all of the magic you can make with some simple variations on the knit and purl stitches! Harborside Aran is a powerhouse yarn for textural stitches, and it really sings in this simple but elegant winter knit. You only need a single skein of Harborside Aran to knit it, too!

Northern Taurids Hat

The Northern Taurids Hat is knit with 1-2 skeins of Lamb’s Pride, depending on your size. This is a classic, goes-with-everything hat. Designed to teach beginner knitters how to knit a hat, the pattern includes in-depth, step-by-step instructions, with video links.

LaCroix Scarf

Knitters can modify the LaCroix Scarf  to make a thin or wide scarf. The scarf features a mixture of rib and garter stitch that is totally reversible. Made with Lamb’s Pride, knitters could also make this versatile winter knit with a yarn like Harborside Aran, Nature Spun, or Prairie Spun DK.

Easy Ribbed Scarf

From the same designer as the Northern Taurids Hat, beginner knitters will love the Easy Ribbed Scarf. In-depth instructions and a tutorial video guide knitters through making this classic winter knit in Lamb’s Pride Worsted—although we could also see this in any other Brown Sheep yarn!

Tiny Columns Cowl

The Tiny Columns Cowl is knit with one skein of Burly Spun. It features a simple yarn-over knit stitch pattern that knitters can easily modify, if you want a longer cowl to double up and wear. Worked on size 15 needles, this is a fast and cozy weekend knit!

Mittens for Maine

Mittens for Maine is a charity project for the Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers. If you’re charity knitting this season, consider sending a pair to the address listed on the pattern page. Knit in Lamb’s Pride or Lanaloft, these classic winter mittens come in multiple sizes. They are perfect for stashbusting a skein or two of Brown Sheep yarn!

Easy Crochet Coffee Sleeve

After you’ve knit the bulky weight hats and scarves on this list, grab your scraps and learn to crochet with the Easy Crochet Coffee Sleeve. Designed for bulky weight yarns like Burly Spun, this pattern aims to teach you how to crochet while also making a handy cup sleeve. You only need about 20 yards of bulky-weight yarn, so it’s perfect for leftover yarn scraps!

Do you have a classic winter knit that you return to each year? Join us in the Brown Sheep Company Crafters group and share what you’re making this season!