Summer and Yarnwork

This is not the time of year for making large, warm afghans that lay all over your lap while you work.  This is the time of year for knitting or crocheting small things that don't make you think of more heat.

You could work on some amigurumi or mochi mochi toys for gifts or ornaments if you really want to get ahead for the holidays. And the library has a number of good books with patterns to get you started.

Lion Brand Yarn has some really cute patterns. This one is for knitters. The sheep has cabling.



http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10526C.html?noImages=


Perhaps something for someone who wants an angry bird?



http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/80893AD.html?noImages=

You might want to turn out a pair of slipper or two for yourself or for the little ones in your life.



http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/L20323.html?noImages=



http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10468.html?noImages=



Here is a pair with a little more decoration by Red Heart Yarn. http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/slippers-her

Or some "cottage slippers" in crochet.



http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/cottage-slippers

I hope this warms up your ideas for some fun summer projects.

Happy crafting.

Kathi Linz