Summer Knits Free Patterns

I love the beginning of every season, but, I must say, spring is my favorite. It brings inspiration for new beginnings, creative urges, and life just starts to feel a little easier.

Something about the warmer temperatures and yet not too hot, just really motivates me.

Rather it be the mundane chores that need to be done around the house like spring cleaning, gardening or being creative. Spring just puts a bounce in my steps and makes working seem less of a chore.

Although the weather is warmer, the skies are brighter I still love to knit.

My knitting does not get put away and brought back out in colder weather.

Instead it changes and is geared more towards lighter clothing and smaller items. I do tend to put away the heavier items, like blankets, afghans, poncho's etc.,I save those for colder months., during the spring and summer months it is just too warm to be under a heavier knit item..

RIGHT?

As for socks and hats, although I do not wear them at this time of year I always have one or the other on my needles, because they are so portable, they can easily go where ever I go.

Here you will find a great tutorial on how to knit a Pocket T- Shirt with step by step instructions and full size colorful pictures to guide you along the way.

This T-shirt is really cute in white, but I am sure it would look great in any color you choose.. I would wear this with a pair of shorts , cropped pants or blue jeans and a pair of strappy sandals or flip flops.

The tutorial for this t-shirt can be found at PurlSoho

The perfect knit for a summer bag.. Fun to knit and useful as well.

Heading to the beach, throw in a pair of flip flops, a beach towel, a snack , a bottle of water or a cold drink. Don't forget your sunglasses and sunblock.

Great for taking along needed items to the pool or to the kids games or practices.

This free pattern for the Sea Breeze Bag features a roomy pocket and nautical-inspired grommet hardware with twisted rope straps.

Skill level : Easy

This bag was Knit with Lily Sugar and cream in Jute and Navy. However any cotton dishcloth yarn in the color of your choice would be great.

Say What ?

The designer ( Mary Keenan) has generously shared her pattern on how to make this wonderful earbud pouches.

I can say that everyone I know wants one of these....who wouldn't ?

They keep earbuds safe in your bag with out tangling or getting caught up in other items...They would also be a great item to help fill a Christmas stocking or Easter basket....Great way to get an early start on Christmas knitting.

This snug little pouch will keep earbuds safe, untangled, and easy to find in a bigger bag. The perfect gift either on its own or with a pair of earrings or some wrapped candies tucked inside, it knits up in the time it takes to watch a movie and uses up the remains of other projects.

A perfect way to use up scraps of yarn...I always have plenty of left over sock yarn...

So cute and colorful!

Thanks Mary for sharing the pattern.

Yoga Anyone?

I may have to start going to a yoga class, just so I have a good excuse to knit these socks

Download this free pattern from Michaels

Heel less and toe less easy to make sock.. They are knit as a tube sock with an open heel and open toe.

Made with 2 balls of 50 grams Paton Kroy sock Yarn. Or any sock yarn.

These should knit up pretty fast since there is no toe or heel to be made.

A Set of four double-pointed knitting needles 3.25 mm (U.s.3) or size needed to obtain gauge

Sized to fit average lady...

I love sweet ice tea.

My go to drink in spring and summer is ice tea.

When I am working in the garden, watering the plants or just sitting on the patio relaxing, you can be sure I have brought a glass of ice tea along.

But I hate it when the condensation drips from the glass , dripping on my bare legs . Shocks me to the core when that happens.

Perfect solution to this problem is a mason jar and an ice tea cozy.

Also works well for hot or iced coffee and smoothies. I also like the fact that, these jars also have lids . Good for keeping out the bugs, bees and wasp.

Now you can even purchase these cute lids and straws in any color..How cute is that?

All you need is a pint size Ball or Mason jar, a few scraps of leftover yarn and this free Ravelry download ; Koozie For You

Can it get any cuter?

A nautical themed knit eyeglass case is just the perfect thing to protect your sunglasses..And will be perfect in your Knit Beach Bag.

A great project for practicing working with a graph

This case is worked sideways in worsted weight yarn...

Another great way to use up some leftover yarn

The pattern is free at: All Free Crafts

I can't wait to get started on this bag

This will be great when on vacation or even at home when visiting the flea market or the fresh produce stands.

The saying goes "When in France , do as the French do".

What?

Who says we have to be in France ?

This is a free pattern for The French Market Bag and can be found at: Two Of Wands

What could be more fun than knitting a boat load of seashells and starfish ?

These shells are so cute...great toys for the little ones, adorable ornaments or make a bowl full and bring the beach into your home. A great idea for your beach cottage themed room...

I love them.. Three are pictured below, However there are many more to choose from...

Patterns are free from Oddknits