The best are lightweight, breathable fibres: cotton, linen, bamboo, viscose and Tencel. They provide freshness, softness and good drape, and are comfortable for tops, openwork garments and accessories. They are easy to work with in both crochet and knitting.
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Which yarns should you choose for knitting and crocheting in summer?
For knitting and crocheting in summer, choose a lightweight, breathable summer yarn made from plant-based fibres such as cotton, bamboo, linen, viscose or Tencel. They are soft, easy to work with and comfortable for tops, openwork garments and accessories. Here we bring together the freshest summer yarns for crochet and knitting.
- ▷ Lightweight and breathable: fibres that let the skin breathe on hot days.
- ▷ Softness and drape: fluid, fresh garments that feel pleasant to the touch.
- ▷ Easy to knit or crochet and wash: yarns that work up well and withstand summer washing.
Yarns for summer crochet: fresh, lightweight and with good drape.
Crochet is the star technique of summer: with a fresh, lightweight summer yarn you can make tops, openwork garments and accessories. Cotton is easy to work with, feels fresh and gives defined stitches; bamboo adds silky drape and a cool feel. Both fibres hold their shape very well.
For freshness and defined stitches, cotton for your summer projects is the most versatile choice as a spring-summer yarn.
If you prefer more drape and a silky feel, bamboo blends for summer knitting and crochet are a very pleasant lightweight alternative.
Fresh plant-based fibres to use as summer crochet yarn
Plant-based fibres are the stars of spring and summer. Cotton, linen, bamboo, viscose and Tencel offer freshness, lightness and a variety of colours for knitting and crocheting fresh clothing, accessories and décor. At Garmon Yarns we select premium European and Turkish brands, many with GOTS, Oeko-Tex and EN71-3 certification.
Linen and its blends provide structure and unmistakable freshness for garments with body.
Viscose adds shine and fluid drape, perfect for floaty tops.
And Tencel, or lyocell —a sustainable fibre derived from wood— offers softness and breathability.