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Monday, May 30, 2016
 

Keeping cool with crochet
The influx of soft cotton- and linen-blend yarns into the shop over the past few weeks has piqued the interest of many of our customers, and lots of summer-weight projects have already been started.  Heck, some of our more dedicated knitters have even FINISHED them already!

But don't feel left out, crochet friends!  There are a ton of cool crochet patterns that would look great in our various new yarns.  For example, this shawl is perfect for taking the chill off on a summer night.  It would look lovely in any DK weight yarn, but especially so in Rowan Summerlite DK:
Dixie Charm Summer Shawl by ELK Studio
http://www.elkstudiohandcraftedcrochetdesigns.com/2014/06/23/dixie-charm-a-free-summer-crochet-shawl-pattern/

Pick a couple colors of Berocco's Modern Cotton and make this cute bag, which is perfect for carrying your projects (or your swimsuit!):
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http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/crochet-bag.html

How about something you can dress up a bit?  We've got that covered, too, with this tank, which would be beautiful in the sophisticated colors of Rowan Summerlite 4ply:
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https://www.freepatterns.com/detail.html?code=FC00982

Here's a pattern that's a little more off-beat, and it could be worn year-round if made in the proper fiber.  I was so excited about it that I immediately started one using a vibrant chartreuse ball of On-Line Supersocke Swing Color.  (And I finished it a week later - come see it in the shop!) It would also be beautiful in something more sedate, like the wonderfully textured Shibui Pebble:
https://makemydaycreative.com/2014/07/25/multiplicity-buttoned-shawl/

Finally, here's a super-cute skirt you can make if you  happen to have a lot of time on your hands and 1500-5000 yards of #10 crochet cotton sitting in your stash:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vertigo-spiral-skirt
So, friends, what's your favorite crochet pattern for the summertime?  I'd love to see it - post a link in the comments so we can all be inspired!

- Gretchen

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