As soon as the weather starts to warm up I feel my interests moving elsewhere. But there’s so much to love in warmer months too!

Here are a few designs that will get your mojo going (even as the temperature rises).

Crochet

Bags and shawls make their way to the top of this list.  Bags because the firmness of cotton/linen/hemp pairs so well with the need for a good, strong bag.

And shawls?  Well they’re the perfect warm weather combo,  Take them off and put them on whenever the temp changes – air conditioning or sunshine allowed!

• Summer Sling Tote
• Vintage Violet
• Rainbow Pocket Market Bag
• Wildflower Shoulder Bag
• Inga’s Häkelbeutel
• Mine Once More
• Yes Yes Shawl
• Virus shawl
• Squares Bag

Knitting

Shawls, ponchos and even a pair of baby mittens round out our top picks for warm weather knits.  Lots of excuses to use gradient or long striping yarns here, or a good solid and some pretty beads or eyelets for an entirely different look.

• Cool Hemp Ponchette
• Birthday Cake Cowl 
• Changeling
• Baby Mitts
• Early Morning Rain
• Dragonfire
• Dangling Conversation
• Shoulder Cozy
• Bermuda Scarf

These designs are great to work on *and* wear in the warmer weather.  Whatever the temperature, you’ll want some knit or crochet around to keep you company.

Craft Smarter!