Summertime is just around the corner. Before we know it, we’ll be going out to the lakes, enjoying the longer days, lamenting all the insects, and trying to avoid sunburn!
Some people think of knitting and crochet as solely cool-weather activities. Perish the thought!! While I agree that you would not want to have a heavy wool sweater or afghan on your lap when it’s 80 degrees outside and that sunshine and 75 degrees is certainly more suited to hiking and swimming than sitting indoors with yarn, there is a place for yarn crafting during the summer months.
As the day winds down and you’re sitting and enjoying some restful time with your family, it’s nice to be able to still be creative while letting your body recover from the activities of the day. And knitting and crochet can be that creative outlet.
Cotton and cotton blends are great choices to for knitting during the warmer months of the year. And you can make some very useful items. Hats are one of the most popular things to make during the warm months of the year. Bags and purses are another popular choice.
One of my favorite things to knit right now is cotton sweaters. I’ve already written about how much I love c2knits. I’m loving the Zoe sweater I’ve already finished and I think I’m really going to love the Sophie when it’s done.
And, of course, you can always start early on your fall and winter knitting and work on some socks or a wool hat. They’re nice and small and easy to work on even when the weather is warm.
Need more ideas? Stop by The Knitting Nest and we’re happy to help you find some fun summertime yarn and patterns.
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