Happy summer my friends! Who here is excited for warm weather, vacations and grilling?
Or more like, who’s excited to watch hubby grill while I sip a margarita? JUST KIDDING – but, me! The summer months seem to fly by here in Colorado so quickly and I am trying to think of how to pack in as much fun with the family before the cold starts back up.
Here’s a sneak peek at a crochet blanket pattern that I’m working on for the summer. (You may have seen this if you follow my Facebook page)This rug is a fun and easy summer project – we are still loving it in our master bath.
Last summer the blog wasn’t getting much attention because I wanted to be able to spend as much time outside and with family and friends as possible. This cut into my yarn time a bit, but this year I’ve come up with a plan of sorts.
This summer I plan to share all of my yarn projects, which I’m always working on because it’s just who I am.But I’d also like to share with you some other things that my family and I are up to in this “Mama In A Stitch – Summer Series”. I have done this now and then over the last year if you remember. I’ve called these my “yarn break” blog posts, where I’ve stepped away from my knit and crochet and done something different.
Remember when I posted how to make these? They are so fun and easy, even if you’re a total beginner with sewing. Pick any fabric you love, cut a strip, and sew it onto a flour sack tea towel. Makes a great hostess gift paired with a bottle of wine or basket of cheeses!Guaranteed – going to wear out this top that I recently posted the pattern for. It is so comfortable and has quickly become a fave.
Here’s the pop up tent camper that I redecorated last year. We are getting ready to take her out for the first time this summer in the next several days. CAN NOT WAIT.
I’ve got some fun, easy summer knit and crochet projects to share with you as part of this “Summer Series” and several other little ideas that I have planned for the warm months!
Think fairy gardens, how to survive outdoors with the kids, and easy summer crochet and knit projects? What do you think?
What do you look forward to most in the summer months?
Happy knitting, crocheting, grilling, gardening, (margarita sipping) and vacationing to you!
What a fun blog! Can’t wait to see all you have in store for us this Summer 🙂 Thanks!
Aww, thanks so much Carolyn!! Hopefully it will be a fun summer for sure.
Oh my goodness!!! THE CAMPER!!!! So sweet! You did a lovely job on it! I can hardly wait to see more. I’m planning my summer projects now, too. I’ve had so many people tell me they don’t even think about knitting or crafts in the summer, and I’m like… “WHAT??” So many fun projects that can be done all year long. I look forward to seeing what you come up with!
Hi Patty! Thanks so much for stopping by the blog! I agree, I’m always with yarn and crafty stuff all year round. I will have to check out your summer projects as well! Thanks for the kind words about the camper. It was so fun I kind of want to get another one to redo. But that ain’t gonna fly with the hubs!
I Really Love Your Site. You Have A Great Sessellation Of Patterns. T.Y.
You’re welcome Kath! Thank you for taking the time to let me know you like it.
Your sweet blog has quickly become one of my favorites!
Anxious to see your summer creativity!
How sweet! Thanks so much for letting me know Honey.
I like your patterns, especially the way you describe the steps. I have difficulty following most directions, but not with yours. I hope to try the summer sweater. I will let you know how it goes. 🙂
Hi Nancy,
Thank you for your kind words. I try to write out the patterns the way that I understand them because I have difficulty with most patterns as well! I’d love to see the sweater if you make it indeed. Thanks again Nancy.
What a fun blog! Can’t wait to see all you have in store for us this Summer 🙂 Thanks!
Aww, thanks so much Carolyn!! Hopefully it will be a fun summer for sure.
Oh my goodness!!! THE CAMPER!!!! So sweet! You did a lovely job on it! I can hardly wait to see more. I’m planning my summer projects now, too. I’ve had so many people tell me they don’t even think about knitting or crafts in the summer, and I’m like… “WHAT??” So many fun projects that can be done all year long. I look forward to seeing what you come up with!
Hi Patty! Thanks so much for stopping by the blog! I agree, I’m always with yarn and crafty stuff all year round. I will have to check out your summer projects as well! Thanks for the kind words about the camper. It was so fun I kind of want to get another one to redo. But that ain’t gonna fly with the hubs!
I Really Love Your Site. You Have A Great Sessellation Of Patterns. T.Y.
You’re welcome Kath! Thank you for taking the time to let me know you like it.
Your sweet blog has quickly become one of my favorites!
Anxious to see your summer creativity!
How sweet! Thanks so much for letting me know Honey.
I like your patterns, especially the way you describe the steps. I have difficulty following most directions, but not with yours. I hope to try the summer sweater. I will let you know how it goes. 🙂
Hi Nancy,
Thank you for your kind words. I try to write out the patterns the way that I understand them because I have difficulty with most patterns as well! I’d love to see the sweater if you make it indeed. Thanks again Nancy.