Top 10 Summer Projects - Summer is really just around the corner, so it’s high time for a summer project. Are you at a loss for what to knit or crochet? Don’t worry—we’re here to help you choose! In this top 10 list, we’ve rounded up Yarnplaza’s most popular summer projects.
Summer is a time for cheerful projects full of light and color. Cotton tops the list of materials, and thin knitting needles or Crochet Hooks are the favorites. To help you get started on a sunny project while there’s still time, we’ve put together a list for you below:
1. Annemarie's Spring Bouquet
In the new season of Coffee and Wool, Annemarie Arts has set out to create a real spring bouquet. For twelve weeks, she revealed a part of the bouquet each week, starting with the vase and ending with the daffodil. Will you try your hand at creating this colorful bouquet of flowers?
You can find the complete vase kit here; all the yarns you need for the flowers are included in this kit, and the free patterns can be found on the Coffee and Wool blogs.
2. Fringed top
This flirty top with cheerful fringe is made from Phildar Phil Madrague, a thin ribbon yarn. The top perfectly embodies the boho look that’s all the rage this summer. The open weave, combined with the narrow 100% Cotton ribbon yarn, makes it wonderfully airy—and therefore the must-have piece for this summer.
This trendy fringed top is available as a complete Knitting Kit, so you’ll have the pattern and the right number of Balls of yarn right at your fingertips! Want to make the top with a different yarn? The pattern can be found in the Phildar No. 606 2016 booklet.
3. Crochet or knit a beach bag
A classic that simply has to be included in this top 10. Summer and the beach go hand in hand, which is why we’ve created these cool beach bags. There’s a free pattern for both knitters and Haaksters, and you can choose any color you like. Check out the free patterns for the knitted and crocheted beach bags here.
4. Flo, the Sparkling Flamingo
I wanted to create a cheerful animal using the new ByClaire Sparkle yarn. Flo the Flamingo was the result—a cheerful pink lady who brightens up any living room, bedroom, or children’s room. The combination of ByClaire No. 1 Crochet Cotton and ByClaire No. 3 Sparkle gives the flamingo a sparkling, cuddly look.
Want to get started with our Flo? Order the complete Crochet Kit here and have this cheerful little animal delivered to your door in no time!
5. Big Ribbon Basket
In episode 7 of *Koffie & Wol*, Saskia crochets this cool basket. The basket is made from Katia Big Ribbon, a sturdy ribbon yarn that’s ideal for making Home Accessories. True to form, Saskia chooses a fun, vibrant color that will instantly brighten up your interior. Will you spruce up your living room or study corner with this basket?
You can order the Big Ribbon basket Crochet Kit here—that way, you'll have the pattern and the right number of Balls of yarn delivered right to your door!
6. Knitted Spring Cardigan
With the sunny weather, fresh colors are always very popular. This spring cardigan from Phildar is a perfect example of such a hot item. Made from Phildar’s Phil Noé summer yarn, it’s nice and airy and lightweight. Phil Noé is made of 50% Cotton and 50% Acrylic, making it the ultimate summer yarn.
Will you go with these colors, or will you choose a different combination? With this free pattern for the spring cardigan, you can style it however you like!
7. Spring scarf with glitter
The spring scarf with glitter is an item that definitely can’t be left out of this top 10 list. Timeless, versatile, and with its subtle glitter, it’s a true must-have for your wardrobe. It’s made from the beautiful, lustrous Rico Essentials Cotton, and the addition of DROPS Glitter really ties it all together. You can find the free pattern for the spring scarf here!
8. Essentials cotton summer top and Cardigan
A nice addition to your wardrobe is always a good idea, and how great is it when you’ve made it yourself? With the complete Knitting Kits for the Essentials Cotton summer top and the trendy Cardigan, you can get started right away. Both projects are made from Rico Cotton Essentials 100% cotton yarn, making them very light and comfortable to wear. Could this be your new outfit?
Want to get started with these fun summer items? Order the Essentials cotton summer top kit here or the Essentials cotton cardigan kit here.
9. Tropical pineapple
This tropical pineapple is sweet, fresh, and deliciously sweet! Not only is it super tasty, but it’s also a real must-have this summer. It’s totally trendy, and if you’re not a big fan of fruit, it’s the perfect way to meet your fruit quota. Are you ready to get creative with this fruit? Check out the free pineapple pattern here.
10. Granite-Stitch Shawl
We’re wrapping up our top 10 summer projects with this season’s must-have item: the popular granite-stitch shawl, crocheted with DROPS Extra Fine Merino. You might be thinking, “Isn’t this too warm for summer?” You’re right, but it’s perfect for chilly evenings, and you might as well have the shawl finished ahead of time for those colder days. So let’s get started!