A Pattern Guide to Gathering Season :: Harvest

by Candice English October 15, 2026

There’s something about fall that makes us want to cast on something new. The layers, the textures, the colors, the excuse to spend a little more time with our knitting. Our Harvest chapter of Gathering Season is all about the pieces we want to reach for as the days get shorter and the air gets a little crisper.

From cozy cables to thoughtful textures and a little ruffle here and there, we’ve gathered a few patterns from some amazing designers that feel perfect for this time of year. Whether you’re ready to cast on a new sweater or just looking for a little inspiration for your next project, consider this a sign for your fall knitting.

Olive Branch Pullover

In-House FDF Design by Rebecca Woelber

A woman wearing a textured olive-brown cable-knit sweater and gray jeans, standing outdoors in a sunlit grassy field.

Olive Branch Pattern

A close-up of a person wearing a chunky cable-knit sweater in a warm mustard brown color, featuring a small white sun-shaped brooch on the chest, with a soft-focus outdoor background.

A good classic cable-knit sweater is a must have in our hand knit wardrobe. Knit in Pishkun, the Olive Branch Pullover brings classic texture and coziness to the Harvest collection. It’s the kind of sweater you’ll look forward to pulling on as the temperatures drop, with cables that make the knitting enjoyable.

Olive Branch Kits

Lilting Blooms Sweater

by Park Williams

A woman standing in a sunlit grassy field, wearing a mustard yellow knit sweater with a dark pattern across the chest and brown pants.

Lilting Blooms Pattern

A woman wearing a knitted sweater in a natural outdoor setting. The sweater is a warm mustard yellow with a brown Fair Isle pattern on the back and sleeve.

This stranded colorwork sweater inspired by the final flowers of the season, is knit from the top down with slightly oversized, bracelet-length sleeves. Knit with Pishkun and Oh Dang! held double as the CC, it’s a fitting addition to our Harvest chapter as we ease into cooler days and the last blooms of fall. If you’re not into fuzz, only 1 skein of Pishkun is needed for the CC in all sizes, find a quick guide in the Lilting Blooms Kit Listing.

Lilting Blooms Kits

Sweetgrass Crop

by Jessie Maed

A woman wearing a dark green cable-knit short-sleeve top and brown pants stands outdoors by a calm lake with trees in the background.

Sweetgrass Crop Pattern

Close-up of a woman wearing a dark olive green textured knit top with ruffled short sleeves, shown outdoors with warm sunlight and a blurred natural background.

Harvest isn’t all about oversized sweaters and extra layers. The Sweetgrass Crop brings a lighter option to the collection, with a cabled cropped silhouette and ruffle sleeves that feel right for layering through the changing seasons. Knit up with Pishkun and worked from the top down, it features so many little details that make a project special

Sweetgrass Crop Kits

Agnes Cardigan

by Natascha Tulloch

A woman wearing a sage green knit button-up cardigan over a brown and green plaid dress, standing outdoors in a wooded setting with autumn foliage.

Agnes Cardigan Pattern

A woman wearing a light sage green chunky knit button-up cardigan over an olive green turtleneck, standing in front of a pile of cut logs.

Harvest is a season for reaching for the pieces you’ll wear year after year, and the Agnes Cardigan is right at home here. Named after the Natascha’s grandmother, a wildflower expert known for her signature red cardigan, this design has plenty of thoughtful details. Knit from the top down in Pishkun held with Mighty Mo with raglan shaping, it’s finished with a pointed collar and button band.