Looking for Free Easy Summer Knits to make? This roundup features 5 free knitting patterns perfect for warmer days and laid-back vibes, and all 5 patterns are rated easy! Whether you're knitting on the porch or packing a project for your next getaway, these makes are sure to brighten your season!
When the temperatures rise, it’s easy to think knitting should take a backseat—but summer is actually the perfect time to pick up your needles.
With lighter yarns, breathable textures, and patterns designed for sunny days, warm-weather knits can be just as enjoyable and wearable as their cozy winter counterparts.
Whether you’re lounging at the beach, relaxing on the patio, or making the most of longer evenings, summer knitting offers a chance to create beautiful, functional pieces that fit the season.
I’ve got the perfect round-up of 5 summer knits that have open lacework, made with cotton, and/or lightweight yarns!
First up:
1. Cordelia Tie Vest
The Cordelia Tie Vest is an easy knit pattern with simple, straightforward construction. It features contrasting Icord tie closures and an applied Icord edge that adds a polished finish. With video tutorials included, it’s the perfect lightweight layer for summer evenings.
It uses Made with Love yarn, which is 60% cotton and 40% acrylic, so it is a soft, but sturdy blend. It is machine wash and dryable, so it is a practical yarn to use for garments.
Get the Cordelia Tie Vest free knit pattern HERE.
2. Sunset Breeze Wrap
The Sunset Breeze Wrap is a quick and easy knit featuring airy, simple lacework—perfect for breezy or cooler evenings. Striped in red, gold, yellow, and white, the colors are reminiscent of a glowing summer sunset. The pattern includes a video tutorial to help you seamlessly transition between stripes worked in the round.
The Sunset Breeze Wrap also uses Made With Love Yarn – can you see how much I love this new-to-me yarn?
Grab the free pattern for the Sunset Breeze Wrap HERE!
The Everyday Bag Trio knit pattern includes three drawstring bags in small, medium, and large sizes—perfect for holding everything from chapstick to a book. The pattern features two cord options (quick vs. traditional) and includes step-by-step video tutorials to guide you through the two options. The large sized bag offers a two-toned design, making this set both functional and fun.
The bags use Color Theory yarn, which has become a staple for many yarn lovers.
There are 18 colors to choose from, and all the hues look good together, so the bag combos are endless!
So have fun exploring and choosing which yarn colors to choose because you can’t go wrong with this line!
The Brickstreet Cardigan is a cozy knit piece perfect to throw on for those cool evenings. Featuring a v-neck and drop shoulder contruction, it’s brick-like stitch pattern enhances the vibrant hues of the yarn. Perfect for lounging around the house or a night out.
The Everbloom Blanket is a vibrant and textured knit design available in three sizes: baby, lapghan, and throw. It’s rated intermediate, but a full step-by-step video tutorial is included to guide you through every detail of the pattern. With its beautiful pops of color, the Everbloom Blanket is perfect for adding warmth and personality to any space.
This blanket uses Mandala Gradient yarn, which is so fun to work with. It gradually changes colors, so it makes for very minimal ends to weave in.
And those are my recommendations for 5 free knit patterns to make this summer!
Colorful and fun to make, which one will you cast on first?
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Rachel Alford from Cozy Nooks Designs was on the PBS TV show Knit and Crochet Now! season 13. She also designs for Lion Brand Yarn, has been in several crochet/knit magazines, and freelances by filming videos for Annie’s online episodes. Be sure to check out her YouTube Channel for tips, tricks, & tutorials!
I’ve been working on your Cordelia vest and have been having a few issues while working on the neck border. (making a size M) As hard as I tried I could not get 90 stitches around, I got about 80. Also in your photo it looks as though there are about 6 rows, where the pattern says 10. My finished neck border looks much wider than your photo. Can you let me know if I did something wrong?