Lullaby Lodge

Surviving the Heatwave (with Crochet!) Is anyone else melting right now? I don’t know about you, but this current heatwave has me craving iced drinks, shade, and lightweight yarns. When it’s this hot, I still want to crochet, just without being buried under a heavy blanket or using yarn that sticks to my fingers. That’s why I love to switch to cotton yarn and other lightweight fibres in summer. If you’re wondering what to make (or what yarns to try), I’ve got you covered. In this post, I’ll share some of my favourite yarns for summer crochet and round up a bunch of lightweight crochet patterns that are perfect for warm weather. Why I Love Cotton Yarn (Especially in Summer) Cotton is hands-down my go-to yarn during the hottest days. It’s breathable, soft, and doesn’t make your hands feel sweaty while working with it. Whether I’m making a top, a bag, or even a baby blanket, cotton yarn just feels like summer. I also really love cotton blends, cotton-linen, cotton-acrylic, and even bamboo...