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June 30, 2015 3 Comments

10 of the most inspiring knitting patterns for summer - click through for how to get your hands on them all!

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After assembling this month’s Things to Knit, it’s very clear that shawls were big among indie designers in June. Shawls, shawl-shaped sweaters, and wraps were published in full force. It’s no surprise – with their adaptability to different kinds of weather and suitability to lightweight yarns, shawls and wraps are kind of the perfect summer knit. There was also a lot of linen and cotton, also not surprising for this time of year! What I’m most excited about looking at these patterns is the idea of getting ahold of some neon linen/cotton blend yarn and getting crazy with lace and asymmetrical shaping. Yay for summer knitting!

Therapy by Laura Aylor

Therapy by Laura Aylor

Striped Esjan by Stephen West

Striped Esjan by Stephen West

Purless by Rosemary (Romi) Hill in 7 Small Shawls; Year 5: Asymmetry

Purless by Rosemary (Romi) Hill in 7 Small Shawls; Year 5: Asymmetry

Bumble by tincanknits in Max & Bodhi's Wardrobe

Bumble by tincanknits in Max & Bodhi’s Wardrobe

Summer Moon by Jill Zielinski

Summer Moon by Jill Zielinski

Canyon by Mel Ski

Canyon by Mel Ski

Shawl Shrug by Susanne Sommer

Shawl Shrug by Susanne Sommer

Château-rouge by Madame Tricote

Château-rouge by Madame Tricote

Agrumes by Christelle Nihoul

Agrumes by Christelle Nihoul

Sommernachtstraum by Tanja Steinbach

Sommernachtstraum by Tanja Steinbach

10 of the most inspiring knitting patterns for summer - click through for how to get your hands on them all!

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Heidi Gustad is a craft book author & content creator in love with primary colors & vintage vibes. She specializes in knitting, crochet, latch hook and macramé, and her first book, Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker, is out now!

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  1. Julie

    June 30, 2015 at 5:41 pm

    I love the bumble hat, it’s in my queue! I’m not much of a shawl knitter (I never actually wear them), but the Château-rouge and Sommernachtstraum are lovely!

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    • Heidi

      June 30, 2015 at 11:58 pm

      And doesn’t the Bumble pic remind you of Girl with a Pearl Earrring? I love it!

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  2. Sky Turtle

    June 30, 2015 at 6:20 pm

    I love the chateau rouge one, but it could be that I do beacuse she looks so cool! Nah, still love… both.

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