Posted by on 6/15/2019 to
Crochet News
Summer has officially
begun but that doesn’t mean we can’t still crochet!!! I don’t know what it is
about summer, but there is always so much to do, and just as I get into the
swing of it, the solstice arrives, and the days begin to grow shorter; bit by
bit, the available minutes of daylight begin to wane, and while I would love to
ruminate on this fact a bit more, there is no time.
I know that this
summer will - as all my summers have - go by too fast, but I am ready, hook in
hand for whatever lies ahead.
Where I live, sometimes it doesn’t take long for the weather to really
heat up. Now that we’re coming up on July, the heat is really turning up and
it’s going to be stifling hot for the next few months whether I like it or not.
Which means crocheting more sweaters may have to wait until my thighs stop
sticking to my dining room chairs. So I’ve decided to look into some more
season-appropriate crochet items. There are lots of crochet clothing patterns that can be worn on even the hottest
of summer days!
You
can try your hand at making cover-ups for the pool or the beach. With some
cool-colored and lightweight yarn in hand, you won’t get sand in your clothes
ever again.
Or
maybe you have a lot of spare yarn lying around? Why not make some barefoot sandals? They’re a great
stash-buster and are very easy to make. They also make a good nighttime beach
walk companion, because they let you really enjoy the sand between your toes.
These
patterns are light, airy and 100% comfortable to wear in the blazing sun, and
this is just a few of my favorites.
Tired of winter and even spring, ready to welcome
summer on? Summer reminds me of holidays and family, relaxing with friends, but
a much less busy time of year. What better way to make sure you change your
mind-set to summer than to add some summery touches to your home decor. You can
still crochet that afghan by making some squares that are easy to hold so you
aren’t holding an entire blanket on top of you. Try some coasters or maybe even
a little amigurumi toy for the kids to play with. Here are a couple of my
favorites.
From
ring bearer pillows to flower girl baskets, the list of wedding crochet ideas
has it all. Find your favorite and make your ceremony extra special and
meaningful.
Wedding
crochet patterns are not only stunning but also everlasting. While other
bouquets will wilt, perhaps even in the middle of the reception, a crocheted
wedding bouquet is here to stay. Once the big day is over, you can incorporate
the crocheted flower arrangements into your new-home decor. This bouquet is
just stunning.
Your
rings are such an important symbol of the unity created on your wedding day. Cushion
them in a beautiful way by using the Soft Doily Crochet Pillow Pattern to work
up a gorgeous keepsake. This darling ring bearer pillow is the perfect wedding
gift to give to the happy couple ahead of time to get them ready for the big
day. Choose a yarn color to match the wedding scheme, and this sweet detail
will fit right in. Perfect for vintage weddings, this DIY wedding project is a
classic.
Crocheting
isn’t meant to be a cool-weather-only craft. There’s really no limit to what
you can create with some lightweight yarn and a few sturdy hooks. Yarn crafts
have no season and these fabulous favorites will
prove it!
Here's to a great summer!
