Spring is officially here, and I’m ready for some fresh air, fresh inspiration, and some fresh new projects. Not that I need to be adding more to my list, but it is spring after all!
Back in March, I wrote a blog post called 21 Winter-to-Spring Transitional Projects: Light Layers. In that post, I shared 21 projects, which were all clothing items, that you could make to transition from winter to spring.
That post was well received, so I thought, since spring is officially here, it would be fun to round up 5 things every maker should do in May.
Now, obviously, these things are subjective to each person. However, overall, I think adding these 5 projects to your to-do list will get you inspired and put a spring in your step.
1. Knit a Lightweight Cardigan
Even though spring is here, that doesn’t mean the weather is necessarily cooperating. Due to that, it’s always good to have a cardigan at the ready that you can throw on over your outfit for those chilly mornings and evenings.
A lightweight cardigan is the best of both worlds because you can get that bit of warmth without getting too overheated. Plus, it’s the perfect opportunity to use all those lightweight yarns that have been stored away all winter long.
2. Knit a Wildflower Cowl
If you want both a cozy look mixed with spring, then a wildflower cowl is the perfect project for you. This is because you can get inspired by all the blooming flowers and spring colors around you, but still make something that is cozy. Also, depending on your yarn and flower preferences, the sky is the limit to what you could create using a simple pattern like the one below.
3. Knit a Market Tote
If you don’t have time to make a piece of clothing or clothing accessory, then why not make a market tote? It’s a great option if you are limited on time or if you want to use up any of those yarn scraps. Plus, with all the craft shows, farmer markets, and outdoor festivals coming up, you are sure to get tons of use out of it.
4. Knit Plant Pot Covers
You know who could also use some knitted love? Our plants!
Knitting plant pot covers in May is the ideal project to get you into the spring mood. They are so much fun to create and can easily be customized to your home décor style. Plus, they make a great addition to a plant gift and don’t require too much yarn (as long as your plant pot is not huge).
Also, even if you own fake plants, a plant pot cover would still be a fun project to create.
5. Knit a Picnic Blanket
Finally, last but not least, a picnic blanket.
You probably have made every other knitted blanket under the sun, but have you ever made a picnic blanket? May is a fun time to start one because hopefully you’ll be knitting outdoors a lot and it will inspire you to plug away.
A picnic blanket would also be a fun opportunity to try out new yarn colors that you usually don’t gravitate towards. Especially with spring, you could make something bright and bold, or something maybe earthy and soft.
These projects are just my top 5 picks, but there are so many other projects that you can do in May. However, no matter what you choose, make sure you spend time creating something you love.
Have you ever done any of these projects? Or what do you think we makers should create in May? Let us know in the comments below!
