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“Not everyone is a tiny little pixie, but they can still look devastating in crochet shorts. These are crochet shorts with an awesome rainbow vertical stripe pattern. Made from a vintage afghan blanket crocheted in acrylic yarn.”
So says our favorite crochet shorts designer. And we couldn’t agree more!
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If your crochet project needs plenty of colour, easy-care yarn and a sensible price, Brava is one of those dependable acrylic yarns worth keeping in mind. Even better, Brava is the Yarn of the Month and is currently 20% off throughout September, with no discount code required.
Brava is a soft, premium acrylic yarn designed for projects that will be used, washed and loved. That makes it particularly useful for crochet blankets, granny-square projects, amigurumi, children’s clothing, baby gifts and everyday accessories.
One of Brava’s biggest selling points is its generous colour range. Granny-square blankets and colourwork projects can quickly require a surprisingly large selection of shades, so having plenty of coordinating colours available makes planning your palette much easier.
It is also available in four different yarn weights. You can choose a lighter option for garments and accessories, a classic weight for blankets and toys or a heavier yarn when you want a quick and cosy project.
Because Brava is acrylic, finished items are easier to care for than projects made with more delicate fibres. This is especially helpful when crocheting baby blankets, toys, pet blankets or gifts for people who may not want to hand-wash their crochet.
I would use Brava for a colourful granny-square blanket, a washable baby afghan or a collection of amigurumi toys. It would also be a practical option for donation projects because it combines softness, durability and affordability.
The current 20% discount makes September a good time to experiment with a new colour palette or stock up for a larger crochet blanket. If you have a project sitting in your queue that needs multiple balls of yarn, this might be the little push you needed to finally start it.
You must’ve been a beautiful baby!
Omg, I have this afghan. Got it for a wedding gift in 1981, still use it.
Real men wear crochet shorts.
Do these earrings make my butt look big?!
Taste the rainbow !
I’m bringin’ crochet back (yeah)
Them other boys don’t know how to hook {Justin Timberlake song..SexyBack..}
one great beached whale
It’s not for everyone.
MHMMM…. I know I look good
Damn girl! i just found the perfect thing to wear on our cruise next weekend. You want me to make one for you too?
Want to go to the beach with me?
Oh, you KNOW I look good!
Sometimes…a man just wants to feel pretty!!!!
Oh come, let us adore him. . . AND his crocheted shortrs!
*Oh come, let us adore him. . .AND his crocheted shorts!*
For sale: garden hose and terra cotta flower pot. $50 OBO. What? You thought I was selling my shorts?! Not THESE babies!
iam so sexy i can wear anything
I don’t ALWAYS wear crochet shorts, but, Baby, I am hooked on these stripes!
Savor the eye candy.
Not your Granny’s afghan, baby!
Hey girl, let’s make a rainbow connection.
Does my bum look big in these.?
Crochet is sexy, and I know it!
“Get the most of your life – Get you size.”
Ma I don’t care what you say. I love her and I’m going to marry her.
AND PEOPLE SAID I COULDNT CARRY THIS LOOK OFF…..
Don’t hate me because I’m beautiful!
Oh so sweet, you thought I was talking about me. NO, I was talking about these stripe crochet shorts. Aren’t they just to die for?
Oh no you didn”t!!
Just got some OMG! Shorts to go with my OMG! Thanks Granny ????????????
Just got some OMG! shorts to go with my OMG! hair. Thanks Granny.
Yeah, probably should have lined these . . .
“Why, yes. Yes I am…….
With apologies to the Rocky & Bullwinkle show:
“Edgar: ‘Now there’s something you don’t see every day, Chauncey.’
“Chauncey: ‘What’s that, Edgar?’
“Edgar: That guy sunbathing over there.’
“Chauncey: ‘What’s so unusual about that?’
“Edgar: ‘Instead of Tall Bullwinkle Moose, it’s Loose Wool Blankie Shorts.’
Rockin the “Dad-Bod”!
Do these crochet shorts make me look a little heavy-?
“Upcycled. Never upstaged.” 😉
The perfect balance of man candy and “no, you can’t have any” attitude
Today I found myself smiling for no reason and then I realized it was because I was wearing crochet shorts.
First thought; just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. LOL Although I must say that I would absolutely LOVE the afghan!
Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should…
Either my comment disappeared or hasn’t been approved in over a week, so I’ll try again:
Remember the two guys Edgar and Chauncey from the Rocky and Bullwinkle show?
Edgar: ‘Now there’s something you don’t see every day, Chauncey.’
Chauncey: ‘What’s that, Edgar?’
“Edgar: ‘That fella sunbathing over there.’
“Chauncey: ‘What’s so unusual about that?’
Edgar: ‘It’s not Tall Bullwinkle Moose, it’s a guy in Loose Wool Blankie Shorts!’
Have you found your pot of gold at the end of your rainbow? Well, here I am
Move over Esther Williams, there’s a new big SPLASH in Hollywood!
He’s BETTER! He’s WETTER!
He’s a real GO-GETTER!
It’s THE MILLION DOLLAR MER-DUDE!
Diving into a theatre near you soon, in Fabulous Lord von Schmitt fashions!
Is there a winner?
Do these crochet shorts make my butt look big?
I hate to be a pest, but – Is there a winner?