4 Summer Vacation Projects to Knit or Crochet

August 8, 2011 - Margaret

August has always been one of my favorite months for one reason: summer vacations. The last month of summer vacation for many school children, August is a month to get out and enjoy free time with family and see new and exciting things together. If you’re like me, this also means planning what projects to take along, and what projects you’ll work on while you’re there. These 4 projects are great to make while you are traveling, and will be excellent items to have on hand as you pack for your next adventure.

	The Summer Vacation Photo Album Cover is perfect for holding all the photos from a summer of excitement, and is also a great pattern for a scrapbook or journal cover. Since the pieces are small and worked separately, the project is a great one to work on while you travel. Assemble it once you return home and fill it with all the images and momentos of your vacation.
	You can rest easy with the Sweet Dreams Travel Pillow to keep you comfortable napping or relaxing on a plane or long ride. Make it in Superwash Merino Cashmere or Nature’s Choice Organic Cotton or for added luxury on your journey.
	The Blue Skies Accessories Bag is an excellent project to crochet while traveling, and a perfect accessory caddy to carry with you once you’re finished. Decorate it with the trees and bird if you like, or ou can get creative and decorate it with a scene from your favorite vacation.
	Keeping shoes secure and scuff-free is easier with Travelin’ Man Shoe Covers. A pair of shoe covers makes an excellent travel-sized project, and the finished project is great to have on hand when you’re ready to head out on your next venture. They make a perfect gift for any friend or family member who loves to travel.

Have you been vacationing this summer? What are your favorite projects to take along? Leave us a comment to share your favorites.

15 Comments

Karyn Settles

12 Aug 2011

I enjoy lightweight shawls and other small pieces for travel knitting.Â They fit in the small space you have while traveling and can be easily packed if you finish while you are away.

Laura Oak Harbor

13 Aug 2011

I have started taking sections of larger lace patterns and crochet or knit motifs from fingering yarn and crochet cotton.Â When I get several finished I stitch them to plain ready made clothes and have a new embelished wardrobe for the next season or fancy events.