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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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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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!
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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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Bring a touch of whimsy to your child’s room with the Tree Full of Friends Wall Hanging. Measuring 20″ x 24″, this playful crochet piece features a tree with pockets for three lovable amigurumi animals — an owl, bluebird, and squirrel — and oversized buttons for popping colorful flower petals into place. Designed for both playtime and display, this project is as practical as it is beautiful, making it the perfect stash-busting activity.
Part 1 covers the vibrant background and tree. Part 2 introduces the owl and bluebird, while Part 3 completes the design with the squirrel, flowers, and final assembly.
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Show off your festive spirit without sacrificing your style. With softened hues of the iconic Fourth of July colors, you can work this up for a day full of fireworks, hot dogs, and fun, but then you can keep it around for the rest of the summer days, too.
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Create a delightful, interactive wall hanging with the Tree Full of Friends, a fun and functional crochet project perfect for kids. This 20″ x 24″ hanging features a tree against a bright blue sky, with pockets for adorable amigurumi friends — an owl, bluebird, and squirrel — and oversized buttons for attaching colorful flower petals. Not only is it an engaging toy for busy little hands, but it also doubles as a charming decoration for a child’s room. This project is a great way to use up stash yarn while creating something truly special.
In Part 1, crochet the vibrant background and tree base. In Part 2, add personality with the owl and bluebird amigurumi. Finally, in Part 3, finish the project by making the squirrel, flowers, and assembling your whimsical creation.
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You’ll be ready to spread your wings and fly when you start working up the feathery edges of this breezy vest. Once you’re finished, enjoy the endless style options: pin one or both sides to your shoulder, wear it open, tie the fronts together or wear it as a scarf.
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