Kris' Corner - Hot Summer Projects

As we jump into the peak of summer “hot” is on our minds as the temps rise and we are bbqing,

swimming and just enjoying our glorious PNW backyard. So grab a glass of iced tea to keep

you cool as you read my “Hot” article.

The first pattern is called “Hot Oatmeal Shawl” and is full of lacy yarn overs that provide holes

for the summer breeze to waft through. I think 100% cotton Huasco Coton yarn would be perfect

for this project. The triangular boomerang shape shows off the lace holes giving it a soft drape

to throw over your shoulders. The pattern is by SweaterFreak and is available for $7 on

Ravelry.

It wouldn’t be a “hot” summer without hot air balloons so I had to include this pattern that is

called, “Hot Air Balloon” by Angela Louise Wood. This simple knit blanket is knit with one color

but has purled areas, in the design, that create a hot air balloon motif along with some fluffy

clouds. I love how these images pop off the blanket. A great choice of yarn for this blanket

would be Uptown DK. 

If you prefer a truck theme check out Wood’s pattern called,

“Truck Digger Blanket” knit with the same technique. It is adorable!

What would summer be like without juicy heirloom tomatoes right off the vine!? This cute hot

pad is called, “Tomato Trivet” and is crocheted in bright red with a bright green stem. The

pattern joins two crocheted circles for an extra thick sturdy trivet for “hot” pots coming off the

stovetop or out of the oven. The pattern calls for worsted weight yarn and Cotton Supreme

would be a good choice. The pattern is by Karla Wren and is 4.99 on Ravelry.

The last “Hot” themed pattern is called, “Amigurum Tik Tok Bee” by Crafting Happiness.

Normally I’m not a bee fan but these guys are so cute. I love that the pattern tells you to make

them in all different sizes using different weight yarns and different crochet hook sizes. You can

make a whole family of bees. The pattern is approximately $3.63 on Ravelry. Uptown Worsted would be a good choice. We also recently got in some new colors of Cumulus

including a bright yellow called, “Buttercup” and black called “Blackberry” that are perfect bee

colors. For tiny bees try Ricorumi Solids.

Hope this article didn’t overheat you! Keep cool and keep knitting and crocheting!