15 Lovely Summer Knitting Kits

With summer approaching it’s time to start getting ready. I have gathered the best summer knitting kits available right now. All you have to do is pick your favorite and get started!

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Summer slip tee

The Summer slip tee is a flattering tee with a lot of drape. This cool bamboo tee is designed by Knitatude.

Buy your Summer slip tee knitting kit from Lion Brand Yarn

Cables and lace poncho

A poncho is the perfect thing to throw over a thin summer dress, or a top and jeans shorts when you need an extra layer.

Buy the Cables and poncho knitting kit from Mary Maxim

Beachcomber shawl

Beachcomber is an oversized shawl knit in a wonderful summery blend of cotton and linen.

The kit for this shawl is available in several beautiful and summery color combinations.

See the colors and buy the kit at KnitPicks!

Sculpted lines

The Sculpted lines tank top designed by Two of Wands is a showstopper!

The vertical lines both add interest and are very flattering for your figure.

Buy the knit and make your own Sculpted lines from Lion Brand Yarn

Perennial plant hanger

The Perennial plant hanger is a quick knit, so you can make more than one if you like!

Put your plants in their hangers and hang them up on your balcony, terrace, or in the garden.

The pattern for this hanger is available for free at Lion Brand Yarn, but you can easily turn it into a kit with yarn and needles if you like!

Straw knit backpack

The Straw knit backpack designed by Mama in a stitch is a modern bag that’s perfect for carrying your essentials with you this summer.

The kit for the Straw knit backpack is available at Lion Brand yarn

Lyra in Bloom

Lyra in Boom is a lovely lace shawl, perfect to put on over your summer dress to protect you from the hot sun or breeze.

Lyra in Bloom yarn and pattern kit is available at KnitPicks!

Mimosa cover up

The Mimosa cover up is the perfect thing to wear during hot summer days.

This light and airy cover up where designed by One dog woof.

Buy the Mimosa Cover up knitting kit from Lion Brand Yarn

Striped cables blanket

Even in the summer, the nights can get chilly, and what could be better to snuggle up with than a pastel colored blanket?

The Striped cables blanket knitting kit is available at Mary Maxim

Dawn cape

Dawn cape is modern, oversized, and very stylish! Wear it over jeans and a tee or throw it over your swimsuit. Either way, the Dawn cape designed by All About Ami will make you look put together.

Buy your Dawn cape knitting kit from Lion Brand Yarn

Perfect knit t-shirt

Well, I think the name Perfect knit t-shirt very much speaks for itself.

The Perfect knit t-shirt designed by Originally Lovely, is a classic tee knit in stockinette stitch that you will get a lot of wear out of!

Shop for the Perfect knit t-shirt at Lion Brand Yarn

Easy eyelet yoke knit dress

Knitting a dress can seem intimidating, but it’s not harder than knitting a sweater, it just takes a little longer.

Easy eyelet yoke dress designed by Knitatude is a great one to start with if you like to knit yourself a breezy summer dress!

Order your Easy eyelet yoke dress knitting kit from Lion Brand Yarn

Worn this Way hat

The Worn this Way hat is a beautiful addition to any summer wardrobe!

This kit is available in several beautiful color combos.

See the colors and buy your kit at Wool and the Gang

Brioche pullover

The Brioche pullover is an elegant looking sweater perfect for those chilly summer nights. This is a warm sweater that still looks summery thanks to the wide sleeves and the vivid color.

Get the Brioche pullover knitting kit from Mary Maxim

Be kind tank

This tank top pairs a classic model with cute embroidery that reminds of a modern print.

The pattern is written by Lady Jay Crochet and knit with soft bamboo yarn.

Shop for your Be kind tank knitting kit at Lion Brand Yarn

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