Summer is here, and for many people that means spending more time outside. We have some smaller projects for the home that are perfect for summer stitching. These instant gratification projects will satisfy your stitching needs, and they are perfect projects to be worked on when you're out and about! As an added bonus, all of these patterns are available for free via Ravelry! Follow Knitter's Pride on Pinterest to see more stitching inspiration!
Knit
Make these adorable Leafy Washcloths for yourself or as gifts! You can use any weight yarn and they use less than 50 yards of yarn!
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| Leafy Washcloth by Megan Goodacre |
The Summer Fling bag is perfect for carrying all your essentials around this summer. Worked in linen, it's machine washable--making it a great bag for the beach!
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| Summer Fling by Espace Tricot |
Crochet
These adorable Owls could be made into keychains as pictured, but they also would make great bunting, mobile, or accessory to a knit or crochet bag. With so many possibilities, who could resist? |
| Owl Key Chain by Yarn Artists |
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| Roller Coasters by Kristen from Sheep and Lemons |
Giveaway
This month we're giving away a Karbonz Interchangeable Needle Starter Set! Made with a carbon fiber shaft and metal tips, these popular needles are lightweight and have nice sharp points.
To enter leave a comment on this post telling us what you're stitching this summer. Don't forget to leave your Ravelry ID so we can contact you if you're the winner. We'll be announcing the winner on July 25th. Good luck!
I've gone a little knit-along crazy this summer. I have 3 sweaters on the needles, a hat and a toy! Rav amchart
ReplyDeleteAs usual, I'm knitting socks. But the links in this post have totally inspired me! I want to use some of my cotton scraps to make several of these projects. Thanks.
ReplyDeletewahoomerryf on Ravelry
I haven't actually knitted before, but I am interested in trying it so a needle starter set would be awesome. I would like to knit a shoulder bag, I think.
ReplyDeleteI've gone a little sock crazy as which I have four on needles now! It's sooo much fun!!
ReplyDeleteI'm making the Asunder shawl and the Whispers top.
ReplyDeleteRav id: pattymatt
I have been knitting hats, shawls, and dishcloths. I am casting on a cowl today for my niece.
ReplyDeleteI've got 3 sweaters and some home dec on the needles right now. KittenWhiplash on rav. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteRight now I'm in fiber prep mode as I just got two raw fleeces. When I get back to knitting, I've got a couple of shawls, a pair of socks and a parasol to choose from.
ReplyDeleteRavelry: dystini
After just finishing 3 baby sweaters and a baby blanket, I am looking forward to finishing the lace and cables poncho I started this week! Once that is done, I can't wait to make some of the leaf washcloths for all my friends. These are so cute and look like a quick knit! Ravelry: Nemo15
ReplyDeleteI'm about to finish Seacoast ( a lovely sweater designed by Joji Locatelli) and will soon start a Reverse Psychology shawl.
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I've recently finished 3 wip's. Im continuing my work on my Clapotis and I just started a pair of Hermione's Everyday Socks. Ravelry name: canadamel
ReplyDeleteSmall projects this summer because it's too hot in Texas. Finished a third Vertebrae sweater for grandbaby; working on stash busting vanilla striped socks, a sweet lil scarfette and have plans to start the Nostalgia shawl. Ravelry name: inlandknitter
ReplyDelete2hats and a cowl
ReplyDeleteI've been preparing for the winter knitting the barber pole cowl and various hats. Not really a fan of hot, humid weather so I rather stay at home (with AC!) and knit. My Ravelry ID is AlanaMoya
ReplyDeleteI will be working on monster socks mostly this summer
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ReplyDeleteSocks, socks, and more socks!
ReplyDeleteRavelry ID:gerscott
DeleteI am knitting on a shawl - Shaelyn. I have some sock yarn calling my name, too.
ReplyDeleteLynnIL rav
I'm mostly doing socks this summer!
ReplyDeleteRavelry id jordyndunaway
I am knitting on 2 pairs of socks & a shawl.
ReplyDeleteJKnits51 on Ravelry
I am knitting a lace dress!
ReplyDeleteChemo caps, a shawl for my mom, and a lace and cable cardigan for me. Thanks for the contest. These needles are amazing.
ReplyDeleteRavelry ID knitcrochetsmile
a fingerless mitt, and a sock and a shawl 100Creations @ravelry
ReplyDeleteMy local yarn shop, Stash in Corvallis Oregon, is having a charity drive for preemie hats, so I've been making several of those.
ReplyDeleteI have a few sweaters that I am making and a throw for a young nephew.
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Just finished a baby blanket, and now back to small items for the rest of the summer. Working on the second mitt of the free Fallberry fingerless mitten pattern. Would love some new needles! Ravelry id - Savitar
ReplyDeleteMaking socks and working on booties and pants for a baby due in October. Ravelry id - jolynda
ReplyDeleteI'm making a baby blanket
ReplyDeleteAnna
anna_k67@yahoo.com
Hello,
ReplyDeleteI've got a few projects otn but I'm focusing on a lace scarf and a pair of fingerless gloves. I love to use pointy needles for all my projects.
Thanks,
Knittingbetsy on Rav
knittingbetsy(at)comcast(dot)net
I have a few projects going:
ReplyDelete1. Crocheting edges on handkerchiefs for my bridal party
2. Chevron baby blankets
3. Blanket for my future step daughter
Ravelry id: jaymers02
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ReplyDeleteOops, forgot my ID: AnnBan on Ravelry. My current projects are Kate Oates' pattern, Gramps Cardigan. I swatched for it with birch, bamboo, laminated wood, and nickel plated needles, but only my Knitter's Pride Trendz gave me the right gauge! And I used them for my Cat's Paw Lace scarf. The other current project is a pair of to-be-felted bracelet bags, for my nieces. And let's not forget the projects that are "hibernating"!
ReplyDeleteJust finished a pair of socks using my new Size 1 Karbonz. Now on to finish some of those pesky ufo's!
ReplyDeleteRavelry: melliemom
Working on Christmas in July presents for family
ReplyDeleteI've been knitting washcloths! They're great take-along projects, colorful,
ReplyDeleteand knitting is cool with cotton. Rav: KnitsWithSnicks.
I am knitting the "Color Affection Shawl by Veera Valimaki. I am enjoying the changing colors and short rows in the pattern. It is working up beautifully!
ReplyDeleteI am brendij on Ravelry.
I'm knitting socks - right now Hanauma Bay by Adrienne Fong.
ReplyDeleteI'm NicoleS on Ravelry.
Need to finish my Saami mittens from a Beth Brown Reinsel class, my Sundottir sweater and teaching myself socks via an instructional pattern on Ravelry. Love it all. Marianne.......58hollett on Ravelry
ReplyDeleteI've had sooo many things on my needles as I begin Holiday presents for all my knit worthy family and friends...the list keeps growing! But mainly lace shawls, cowls and little girl sweaters. Thanks for the give away. Here's hoping!
ReplyDeleteMariaeb on Ravelry
So, on my needles currently are: baby booties (for twins!); 100% wool on circulars for a bag that will be felted; a yoga sock; and scrap yarn on which I'm practising some new stitches! In the meantime, I've got some amazing yarn for which I'm searching for a pattern: or better yet, I may make my own using the new stitch book I just purchased. I'd love to win this Karbonz Interchangeable Needle Starter Set because they sound amazing (I've been thrilled with my other Knitter's Pride needles), but I love making cowls and circs are the best for those! Fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteForgot to add: my Ravelry ID is: 4151487
DeleteI am working on Jared Flood's Rock Island shawl. I've been knitting on this for over a year and still have a long ways to go (just finished the charted section). Maybe these lovely Karbonz needles will help inspire me!! I would love to try them.
ReplyDeleteRav ID: kinitter
I'm working a ton this summer, right now though I'm working on a lamb I'm going to name Rasta (originally the body was going to be made of malabrigo rasta, it's too thick though so now it's going to be made of malabrigo chunky instead) on size 10 nova interchangables. I'm loving them! Can't wait to use more!
ReplyDeleteRav ID: lead850
I am working on 2 projects currently. The first is a cabled pullover for my new grandson born on July 3rd. The second is the Irokata Tee by olgajazzy for a summer Kal. I love knitters pride needles & would love to have these Karbonz needles. Fingers & Toes crossed, for good luck.
ReplyDeleteRav ID: Shelleyknits1
I'm working on a Nymphalidea shawl using gorgeous wollmeise yarns and my beautiful new sunstruck interchangeable points (I bought four sets for working with dark yarns and they are fantastic)
ReplyDeleteLesleyTaylor on Ravelry
I'm knitting Loden Mist from Knitters magazine spring 2007, using Louet Kidlin Lace. I like a lace knit cardi to throw on over a summer top to keep the chill off at night or at work with the A/C.
ReplyDeleteRavelry ID - PAW
With 6 WIPs I have my work cut out for me. Currently finishing up Architectural Shawl, and then on to the other 5 projects. Goal: finish all WIPs before starting something new. I own 2 of the Kniters Pride sets but love to add Karbonz needles. Thank you for your generous giveaway.
ReplyDeleteRav ID: knitsbythebook
I'm working on a blanket, a poncho, and two shawls at the moment, plus a scarf for a friend. I survive summer by waiting for fall.
ReplyDeleteRav ID - caffeine72
I'm stitching a cardigan
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ReplyDeleteKnitting 'spectra' scarf by Stephen West
Ravalrynid. Ejmwakeman
Lots of small projects with crochet, and knitting a shawl and cowl for Christmas gifts.
ReplyDeletename is fanciflower , because I did forget to add it! Oops!
ReplyDeleteI'm currently making a vest for myself, a dress for my daughter and working on a mystery CAL (asimplehomestd on Rav)
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