Summer Crochet Tips – How To Make the Most of Your Summer Crochet Time
Crochet isn’t just for the cold months! While lots of people think of crocheted items as being warm and cozy, there are lots of things you can crochet that are perfect for warm, sunny weather. Summer crochet projects are some of my favorites. Keep reading to discover my best summer crochet tips.
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Your crochet projects don’t have to get packed away just because the warmer months arrive. If you are looking at a stack of projects thinking you’ll have to wait a few months for a cold front in order to pick up your hobby again, then keep reading. This list of Summer Crochet Tips is just what you need to reframe your thinking and keep your hobby going year-round.
Summer Crochet Tips – How to Make the Most of your Summer Crochet Time
1. Use cotton yarn
When I first learned to crochet I worked exclusively with acrylic yarn. I didn’t even realize there were other types of yarn besides acrylic and wool. Discovering cotton yarn was a game-changer for me. You can find cotton yarns made from 100% cotton, and there are also cotton-blend yarns that are made by combining cotton yarn with another fiber content.
Cotton yarn is perfect for summer crochet because it’s light weight and is more breathable than yarn made of other fibers. It’s great for summer garments, household decor, and accessories. I designed the Summerland Trail Throw Blanket using cotton yarn because I love having a blanket thrown across my lap and a blanket made from cotton yarn is more seasonally appropriate for the warmer months. The Meadow Creek Baby Blanket is made with a cotton-acrylic blend, which makes it perfect for a summer crochet baby gift!
2. Select small projects for travel
It’s very common for folks to travel during the summer. Whether you’re in a strategically-packed vehicle or trying to limit your luggage on an airplane, it’s not always easy or practical to take a large crochet project.
Projects like scarves, placemats, dishcloths, and small baby blankets make great summer crochet projects because they’re small enough to take with you without lugging around a lot of yarn. If you can make them with cotton yarn, that’s a plus! If you need a new set of placemats, check out the Parker Creek Placemat or the Acadia Trails Placemat patterns.
3. Make a summer top or accessory
Crochet garments and accessories are super popular right now! You can make something to add to your wardrobe in no time using patterns made by incredible designers. The Farmhouse Lace Infinity Scarf or a Lakewood Harbor Infinity Scarf are great places to start and will definitely add a bit of class to your collection. A quick Pinterest search can lead to an infinite number of summer tank top, bucket hat, or dress patterns. The wardrobe possibilities are endless!
It’s possible that the idea of making a garment is intimidating. Many garment and accessory designers take this into consideration and offer a ton of support. They think through everything from construction to picture and video tutorials so that you can achieve your goal of making a garment for yourself even if you’re still getting started on your crochet journey.
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4. Start working on holiday gifts and seasonal projects
I really enjoy making handmade gifts for others, but it takes time. I’ve learned the hard way that I can’t start working on holiday gifts in October and expect to get them all finished in time for Christmas morning! Starting in the summer gives me time to enjoy the process of creating while making a gift for a loved one.
Summer is also a great time to work on holiday decor projects. You can make pumpkins for Fall, Christmas throw blankets, and wall hangings for all seasons. I’ve made the mistake of starting these types of projects when the season arrives. Unfortunately, I usually finish them right around the time it’s time to change seasons again. Starting these types of projects in the summer ensures that they’re readily available
5. Learn new stitches
Summer is a great time to learn new stitches. My favorite way to do this is by making dishcloths or simple scarves. It allows me to focus on the new stitch without committing to a huge project. These quick-win projects leave you feeling accomplished with learning a new skill and having a newly completed project.
6. Make something fun for yourself
As makers we spend so much of our time making things for other people – summer is a great time to make something for yourself! If you have a project sitting in your queue that you keep pushing to the back burner because you just haven’t found the time, summer is the perfect time to start. It’s exciting to start a project that you know you’ll be able to enjoy. The next personal project on my list is a Highland Falls Throw Blanket!
7. Take a break
If you find that you’ve lost interest in all of your current projects, and starting a new project doesn’t fill you with excitement, it’s perfectly fine to take a break.
Sometimes we get so caught up in our hobbies that we hit burnout. It’s okay to have a season where our crochet projects sit on the sideline while we do other things that fill our soul. Those projects will be there when our motivation and excitement returns!
No matter which one you try, this list of summer crochet tips is certain to help you make the most of your hobby during the warmer months. Be sure to Pin this post for later so you can reference it again later!
