Have Crochet, Will Travel


When the weather turns warm, our thoughts turn to summer vacation and time spent away from our regular routine. Some of us look forward to days at the beach or a favorite lake cottage. Others love to travel to new and exotic places. No matter where you go this summer, we think the best way to travel is with a crochet project! Crochet makes a great companion when waiting in airports or on long flights or car trips. And it’s prefect for those moments when you just want to sit and reflect on your day.

We have a few suggestions that will make taking your crochet along on vacation fun and stress free:

  1. Choose a small project that is portable. Motifs are great, or how about a shawl in fine yarn.
  2. Choose an easy pattern that is not too difficult. That way you can enjoy the scenery and conversations without constantly referring to your pattern.
  3. Or take along a favorite pattern you have crocheted before for totally enjoyable stitching.
  4. Make a copy of your pattern and leave your magazine at home. Not only does this save space, but if you lose your copy, you still have your pattern safe at home.*
  5. Get everything ready before you go. Gather your pattern, yarn, hooks and any notions you need before you hit the road.
  6. Place everything you need in a small fabric bag. That way you can grab and go, knowing everything you need is all together in one place.

Here are some of our favorite take-along crochet projects:

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New from Annie’s Summer Love Lookbook, why not make one or both of these quick-to-crochet Easy 2-Hour Scarves ? Crocheted in cotton, they add a nice touch to a summer outfit. They also make wonderful gifts for summer birthdays.

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Or try crocheting up a bunch of these super cute dishcloths. Worked in size 10 thread and worsted weight cotton you’ll have a hard time choosing from the 52 designs that celebrate all four seasons and every month of the year.

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If throws and afghans are more to your liking, consider one of the beautiful motif designs from Annie’s soon-to-be-released newsstand special, Annie’s All-Season Throws to Crochet. Motifs make great take-along projects. Crochet up a bunch of motifs and join them together when you get back home.  With over a dozen motif-style afghans to choose from you’re sure to find several to add to your “must make” list! We especially like the colorful Summermead Throw on the cover. What a great way to use up all those worsted scraps.

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Shawls also make great take-along projects and the Coquina Shawl from Creative Crochet in a Day! is not only pretty, but will be done by the time you get home! You’ll find a bunch of other great projects in this issue too, and all can be crocheted in 12 hours or less by most crocheters.

We hope you enjoy your summer whether you travel far or stay close to home.

Happy Crocheting!

*Making a photocopy of your pattern for personal use is allowed. Making copies to give away or sell is against copyright laws.


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