Comments on: How Does Spring Influence Your Crafting?

By: Katyee

Katyee — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 18:56:00 +0000

This spring I am working on lacy scarves, including infinity scarves, in the bright colors that are popular now. The openwork makes them comfortable 3 seasons out of the year. Their airiness allows them to be worn as accessories indoors and during mild winters they are all you need outdoors.

By: Carlee

Carlee — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 18:04:00 +0000

To Hortma1000 and other gardeners – I learned years ago when my 3 teenaged sons were working on their cars that the best thing for cleaning hands is Fast Orange with Pumice and a good stiff hand or fingernail brush. We have a large farm and I still crochet every night after chores [I also hate wearing gloves]. This summer I have been making scarves for Special Olympics and baby blankets for the crisis center.

By: Art,LikeBread (Cami)

Art,LikeBread (Cami) — Fri, 06 May 2011 23:41:00 +0000

I also choose smaller and lighter projects during the summer. I use a lot of cotton during the warmer months, but I like the idea of granny squares in Amazing.

By: Laura

Laura — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 03:47:00 +0000

Warm weather = small and portable projects. I still do afghans just ones I need to piece together. I foresee crocheted socks being learned. I have my warm projects starting to line up socks, cable crochet squares, wash cloths, a rug or 2 and some amaguri are calling to be done. Forecast is for lots of crochet time in side when it gets hot.

By: Susan

Susan — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 15:32:00 +0000

I spin as well as knit. When the weather turns warm I’m able to take my wheel outside and spin on my front porch, watching the world go by.

By: Katyee

Katyee — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 15:31:00 +0000

I have begun working on baby blankets, the yarns used are lighter in weight and in color. Plus, spring is the time for rebirth and there seems to be a lot of that going on with family and friends The projects are brightening my days.

By: Trish Fraraccio

Trish Fraraccio — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 14:44:00 +0000

I always have a several projects on the go, but I may plan smaller, portable items during summer months. If I have a sweater (like now, for my husband) on the go, I can still sit on the deck to knit.

By: Chersmom

Chersmom — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 17:17:00 +0000

In Virginia our summers are hot and humid. I usually switch to lighter weight, mostly cotton and cotton blend yarns and prefer to make sleeveless or short sleeved tops and baby items. Definitely lean towards a lighter brighter palette. Gardening demands that I work on yarn projects after the outside chores are done.

By: C and D

C and D — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 14:20:00 +0000

I too tend to change to smaller projects but the yarns stay pretty much the same, cottons and acrylics, since my loved ones have a bad habbit of sending my hard work through the washer and dryer! And thank heaven for air-conditioning as it’s always warm here in Florida.

By: Mairidance

Mairidance — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 12:34:00 +0000

In the spring/summer, I tend to use lighter yarns and make smaller projects. This year I am crocheting a lacy scarf for a Christmas present. I got caught last Christmas with having to do too much in too short a time and so am using the warmer weather to work on smaller projects for gifts.