Friday Freebie Lightweight Wraps
I hope you're not tired of shawls just yet - I mean, it IS still July and although some sites are pushing us to start winter knitting I can't help thinking it's still too warm to sit with a lap full of wool, am I right? Shawls, at least are fairly light, and depending on the yarn, not stifling to sit with in your lap.
With this in mind I chose this Openwork Wrap from Caron Naturally. It's crochet in fairly basic stitches so you know it will be fairly fast to make up. As for the yarn - the sky's the limit. If you're a seacell or bamboo fan, this could be your baby! The only thing I'd shy away from is 100% cotton unless it's a sock or fingering weight otherwise a project this size will weigh a ton and then strrrrrretch!
And if crochet doesn't excite you, how about this Savannah Wrap from Lion Brand? Talk about gossamer web! Knit in Mohair/Silk it's a featherweight delight! Use sock, fingering or baby weight yarn, about 700 yds, something gorgeous you've been saving (or better yet, put it on your fiber festival "have-to-buy" list!) The lace is only an 8 row repeat with every 2nd row being purl so I could see this turning into a project you could work on while watching a movie or enjoying a knit-evening with friends or your local guild. In my book, it's the perfect summer knitting project! Enjoy! Cheers all! 
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