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:
Pick a couple colors of Berocco's Modern Cotton and make this cute bag, which is perfect for carrying your projects (or your swimsuit!):
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:
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:
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:
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| 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!):
| 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:
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| 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:
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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| http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vertigo-spiral-skirt |
- Gretchen
Labels: 2016, bag, cotton, crochet, fingering weight, lightweight, linen, shawl, shell, silk, skirt, sport weight, summer, tank
