NEW + trending patterns you'll want to make right now
Published on July 3, 2023 1 min readSummer is here! It's time for bright and bold fashions in lightweight yarns. As we explore the great outdoors - whether in our backyards or further afield, jet-setting abroad - let's give you some of the top patterns for summer essentials by beloved brands and inspiring indie designers.
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Time to pack your bags! Perfect patterns to keep your summer essentials
For days by the sea, Paintbox Yarns Coastal collection has a pattern for you!
It's time for lighter layers and cover-ups for the chillier days. Discover knit and crochet patterns designed in Paintbox Yarns Cotton Mix DK - a gorgeous blend of acrylic and cotton for breathable yarn with buttery soft texture.
![Cool Shirt - Free Crochet Pattern for Women in Paintbox Yarns Cotton Mix DK by Paintbox Yarns](https://isv.prod.lovecrafts.co/v1/images/10aa444881cae053525aa15b25960d24/34718c09-7359-4090-935f-3c6d614e8b12.jpeg/0/-/416x416)
Cool Shirt - Free Crochet Pattern for Women in Paintbox Yarns Cotton Mix DK by Paintbox Yarns
![By The Beach Wrap - Free Shawl Crochet Pattern for Women in Paintbox Yarns Cotton Mix DK by Paintbox Yarns](https://isv.prod.lovecrafts.co/v1/images/95b812afa119b5703faf34c5f08e0924/0b0cf507-251d-41af-ad0d-19d4c22158ba.jpeg/0/-/416x416)
By The Beach Wrap - Free Shawl Crochet Pattern for Women in Paintbox Yarns Cotton Mix DK by Paintbox Yarns
![Coastal Cable Sweater - Free Knitting Pattern for Women in Paintbox Yarns Cotton Mix DK by Paintbox Yarns](https://isv.prod.lovecrafts.co/v1/images/31a2bdd347d0fd44bca9b51e32de9136/caf96231-eb45-44de-a1ab-bf42448e061d.jpeg/0/-/416x416)
Coastal Cable Sweater - Free Knitting Pattern for Women in Paintbox Yarns Cotton Mix DK by Paintbox Yarns