Simple Summer Knitting Patterns : Brome Fields

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Hello Summertime!
Check out the summer knitting patterns below for some quick knits that are lightweight and perfect for your handknit summer outfit.

multiple photos of several summer knitting patterns

Simple Cotton Shrug

This is a simple cotton yarn shrug cardigan knitting pattern. It’s a beginner pattern that uses the stockinette stitch. You can’t go wrong with this classic stitch! It’s soft, lightweight & airy, perfect for a summer knit. Knit using one rectangle with 2 small seams to create the sleeves.

Summer Cardigan Pattern

Yarn Weight: Worsted

Approximately 3 Skeins of Knit Picks Simply Cotton Organic Yarn

Needle Size: US 15 (10mm) Circular Needles with a 24″ (60cm) Cable

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Light & Airy Mohair Shrug

Get all the warm & cozy feels in the middle of summer! Knit this simple, one rectangle loose knit shrug. It’s a light & airy summer knitting pattern. 😎

Loose Knit Shrug

Available Sizes: 27-63″ (68-160cm)

Yarn Weight: Lace

1 skein of mohair yarn: Kid Silky Lace by Craftily Dyed Yarn on Etsy

Needle Size: US 13 (9mm) Circular Needles with a 24″ (60cm) Cable

Needle Size: US 19 (15mm) Circular Needles with a 24″ (60cm) Cable (optional)

Free Knitting Pattern

Cozy Lace Knit Shrug

I love how easy this shrug is to knit! It’s pretty much just 2 stitches on repeat, making it repetitive and relaxing. Just knit a rectangle & sew 2 seams to get this lacy scoop shrug.

Lace Shrug Knitting Pattern

Available Sizes: 24 (32-48″ bust sizes)

Yarn Weight: Worsted

Yardage: 500 – 875 yards (457 – 800 meters)

Yarn: Lion Brand Heartland, Grand Canyon

Needle Size: US 10 (6mm) Circular Needles with a 32” (80cm) Cable, or longer

Free Knit Shrug Pattern

Quick & Easy Crop Top Shrug Pattern

This is a great jacket to slip on before heading into the supermarket. This is a beginner crop summer sweater knitting pattern using super bulky yarn, so it knits up quick too!

Crop Top Shrug (Free Pattern)

Available Sizes: One M/L

Yarn Weight: Super Bulky

Yardage: 290 – 300 yards (265 – 274 meters)

Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick

Needle Size: US 15 (10mm) Circular Needles with a 16” (40cm) Cable

Extras: Stitch Marker

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Simple Lightweight Poncho

Knit this lightweight linen poncho for some summer fun! This is a one rectangle poncho with 1 seam that any beginner can knit. It’s quick & easy using a loose knit stitch. Linen yarn makes this poncho ultra durable and pairs perfectly with a swimsuit on the beach. 👙

Back view photo of the hand knit poncho on a model.

Summer Poncho Knitting Pattern

Sizes: 19 (28″- 64″ Bust)

Yarn Weight: Lace

Yardage: 390 – 580 yards (356 – 560 meters)

Yarn: Katia Lino, Light Jeans

Needle Size: US 13 (9mm) Circular Needles with a 24″ (60cm) Cable, or longer

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Easy Tank Top Pattern

This is a super easy & free tank top knitting pattern for beginners. This top is knit loosely with fingering weight yarn using less than 1 skein of yarn, making it cost effective too!

Summer Top Knitting Pattern

Available Sizes: Five

Yarn Weight: Fingering

Yardage: 250 – 425 yards (229 – 389 meters)

Yarn: BC Garn Shetland Wool

Needle Size: US 10.5 (6.5mm) Circular Needles with a 24″ (60cm) Cable

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Beginner Tank Top Pattern

This is a simple tee summer knit tank top knitting pattern for beginners. It’s a sleeveless tank top that’s knit loosely making it the perfect summer layer! This is a great pattern for your first knitted garment project.

Beginner Tank Top Knitting Pattern

Available Sizes: 16 (30″- 64″ Bust)

Yarn Weight: Fingering

Yardage: 280 – 620 yards (256 – 567 meters)

Yarn: A Chick That Knitz, Silky Singles, Dijon Mustard

Needle Size: US 10.5 (6.5mm) 24″ (60cm) Cable

Extras: Stitch Marker

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Rectangle Shrug Pattern

This worsted weight shrug is the perfect addition to your handmade spring wardrobe! Knit one rectangle with 2 seams… the collar is knit at the same time as the body, so you don’t have to pick up stitches. You can thank me later!

model wearing a hand knit, worsted weight scoop shrug

Scoop Shrug Knitting Pattern

Available Sizes: Eighteen

Yarn Weight: Worsted

Yardage: 675 – 1150 yards (617 – 1052 meters)*

Yarn: Tosh Chunky by Madelinetosh

Alternative Yarn: Lion Brand Heartland

Size 9 (5.5mm) circular needles with 32” (81cm) cable

Cloth tape measure or cotton yarn

Stitch markers (optional)

*The yarn I used is classified as a chunky yarn, however, I use it interchangeably with Lion Brand Heartland yarn, which is a medium weight yarn. I suggest a worsted weight yarn to obtain the proper gauge.

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