6 Yarns Made Just for Summer

Summers in Virginia can top 100°, so it’s no wonder many folks here put their knitting aside until the leaves begin to fall. I love to knit year-round, though, and use lightweight yarns to keep myself cool while crafting. Here are 6 of my favorite summer yarns in a variety of fibers.

Looking for ideas for Summer Knits? You can find those here.

Lion Brand Summer Nights Yarn

This lightweight acrylic-poly blend is available in multicolor and solid colorways and it has sparkle! It’s the perfect lightweight acrylic blend for tops, which are considerably cooler if knitted on oversized needles.

At 875 yards/800 meters per skein, Summer Nights is also budget-friendly!

Summer Nights Yarn

Go Handmade Soft Bamboo/Soft Bamboo Fine Yarn

This fine weight yarn is mostly bamboo, yet it’s blended with cotton and a touch of acrylic to resist tears.

Soft Bamboo Fine Yarn

Cascade Ultra Pima Yarn

The idea of cotton yarn may sound uncomfortable if you aren’t familiar with pima cotton. Cascade Ultra Pima yarn is soft, breathable, and available in 99 colorways! Honeysuckle, Water Lily, and Sunshine are perfect summer picks.

Cascade Ultra Pima Yarn

Lily Sugar ‘n’ Cream Yarn

The ubiquitous cotton yarn, Sugar ‘n’ Cream, is my top pick for home goods, bags, and summer accessories. Of all the summer yarns, this is the heaviest. Working on smaller projects like dishcloths and potholders can help keep you cool while working with it.

Lily Sugar ’N Cream Yarn

Revolution Fibers Mulberry Silk Lace Yarn

Mulberry silk yarn is made from, you guessed it, mulberry plants! This yarn has incomparable sheen and dyes beautifully. The drape of this yarn is incredibly fluid, making it perfect for delicate garments.

Revolution Fibers Mulberry Silk Lace Yarn

Lusie’s Linen Yarn Cone

You’ll get thousands of yards (yes, thousands) of yards of yarn on this cone! It’s so delicate, it’s perfect for lacework. If you need yarn with a little more bulk, chain-ply this yarn for a beautiful effect.