By Olivia Kent
From the June 2017 issue
Bunting is one of the greatest ways to decorate any space and add a fun pop of color to a party! The center of each triangle of the Sweet Pea Bunting features a lovely and vibrant flower, making it the perfect option for celebrating the start of summer with garden picnics and parties!
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Welcome the warmer days with a sunrise-inspired rug—a perfect addition to any kid’s room. The round shape and simple half double crochet stitch will be a fun and easy change from your usual projects.
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The colors of this striped v-stitch afghan remind us of our favorite ice pop flavors—tangy orange, sweet strawberry, and classic blue raspberry. The piece is finished with a crisp white trim, but don’t worry: even with all these details, it’s an easy project to crochet.
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From the June 2017 issue
Add a pop of sassy summer color to your little one’s wardrobe with these adorable flower-motif sandals. With a snug but comfy fit, those tiny tootsies will be ready for all the season’s firsts, from picnics to poolside. This pattern is worked in the round from bottom to top and sized for zero to six month olds, with adjustments for ages six months to a year.
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Transport yourself to the tropics with the bright colors of this gorgeous throw. The geometric design was inspired by patchwork quilts and features a crisp layout of individual squares and triangles.
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Summer is all about having a little fun, so work up this bright puzzle ball for yourself or as a creative gift. This quick project is a blast to crochet because you can mix and match colors and shapes to add your personality to the puzzle. Make all the sides smooth like Segments 1 & 2, or all of them pointy like Segment 3!
View ProjectBy Olivia Kent
From the June 2017 issue
Some outfits are too timeless to ever stop being cute, and this darling short-sleeved cardigan definitely falls in that category. Decorated with sunny yellow flowers, it finishes with a Peter Pan collar that adds some extra feminine charm to the final design.
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Who doesn’t daydream about being a mermaid when enjoying a day at the beach? This fun blanket bursts with texture and is stitched in fresh shades of blue and pink to help bring that dream to life. Appropriately worked up in the shell stitch, this design doubles as imaginative costume and cozy blanket for those cooler summer days.
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Your little one’s summer style has never looked so chic. The paneled construction and dramatic flair are enhanced by the reverse single crochet used to connect the panels, creating a slight ridging at the seams. While this enchanting design looks like it would take advanced skill and long hours to master, the tunisian simple stitch means that even relatively new crocheters can tackle this pattern—plus, it’s a great on-the-go project.
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Set sail for some seriously cute style with comfy baby shoes inspired by popular adult and kid boat shoes. This pattern is worked with a double sole, contrasting color stitching, and a simple bow to make sure that baby can enjoy a fun and fashionable summer day.
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