For Cool Summer Evenings: Jackets, Vests, Soul Warmers, Ponchos, and Capes

Dear users, dear authors,
here you’ll find designs that are perfect for cool evenings.
From jackets to vests, soul warmers, ponchos, and capes, there’s something for everyone.
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@Authors,
2-3 patterns per author are enough. Don’t forget the link and image as well as the usual info.

My Arctica soul warmer is just the thing for cool evenings.
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/32996/gestrickter-seelenwaermer-arctica

You’ll need a maximum of 200g of sock-weight yarn.
It’s knitted as a rectangle, so it isn’t very long. The pattern is explained row by row and is also available as a chart.

Cool Temptation is a light and elegant poncho for cool evenings.
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/40425/cool-temptation-gestrickter-poncho

The lace pattern at the beginning requires a bit of concentration, but the rest is easy to knit.
The stitch patterns are explained with charts, and two are also written out.
You’ll need at least 300g of sock-weight yarn; the pattern includes instructions for two sizes.

Knitting Pattern: Luca Baby Jacket in 3 Sizes
View the pattern!

This little jacket is quick and easy to knit.
It is made using only knit and purl stitches.

Size: 3(6)(12) months

Materials : Gründl Lisa Premium
100(150) g light gray
50 g dark gray
20 g white
Needle size 3-4
Yardage: 50 grams = approx. 133 meters
4 buttons

Pattern: PDF format
The pattern is 16 pages long
Explained in detail step by step with text and pictures!

With the Poncho "Waterfall" pattern, you have various design options. You can adjust it individually to your measurements and decide whether to make it with or without a turtleneck, or whether you’d rather crochet an oversized shirt. Both are perfect for sitting outside in the evening or braving the first autumn weather.

You can make it using written instructions and a crochet chart.




Click here to go to the pattern

Materials needed:

• A 4-ply, plied gradient yarn with a total yardage of approx. 1600 m was used here (the yarn consumption is
  of course dependent on the width and length — in this example,
  the span is about 95 cm, the length approx. 60 cm)
• Any crochet hook suitable for the yarn — here size 4

This poncho named “ Midnight Dream “ is perfect for braving the first fall weather.
You have several ways to wear it, and in strong winds the collar can simply be pulled closed.

As a little bonus, there is a pattern for the matching hat. Whether for children or adults, the poncho as well as the hat can be made in all sizes.
No annoying sewing together; it is worked in one piece.




Click here to go to the pattern:


You can make it using written instructions and a crochet chart.Materials needed:

• A 4-ply plied gradient yarn with a total yardage of approx. 1850 m was used here (yarn consumption naturally depends on the size)
• Crochet hook size 3.5 + size 4
• For the hat, additionally (depending on size) between 250 m and 300 m of yarn

And another soul warmer, and another soul warmer, and yet another one...
... clearly obvious—you can never have enough of them!

What’s interesting about this shrug is the combination of the two patterns:
a delicate lace flower pattern contrasts with the sturdy woven pattern!
This variety is simply fun and looks excellent on top of that.
The edging is worked in a relief pattern, which is simple—yet very effective.

The cut of the soul warmer requires absolutely no decreases or increases...
... so it’s also absolutely recommended for beginners!

A detailed description guides you through the crochet process.
Each pattern is listed row by row.
For clarification, there are 4 crochet charts included in the pattern.
In addition, 2 schematics and many photos guide you—step by step—to completion.

This pattern is designed for sizes S / M / L / XL.
However, the pattern explains how the shrug can be very easily adjusted to any size .
The included template and the gauge swatches help with that!

And here’s the pattern with more details...



A soul warmer is ideal for any season.
In this mustard yellow, it’s simply unbeatable.

This creative zigzag pattern is simply fun and looks fantastic on top of that.
The edging is worked with a relief pattern, which is simple yet very effective.

The cut of the soul warmer requires absolutely no decreases or increases...
... which is why it’s also absolutely recommended for beginners.

A detailed description guides you through the crochet process.
For clarification, the pattern includes 3 crochet charts.
In addition, 3 schematics help you through the crochet process step by step.

This pattern is designed for sizes S/M/L/XL.
However, the pattern explains how the shrug can be very easily adjusted to any size.
The included cut and the gauge help with that!

And here’s where you can find the pattern and more details...


 

Soul warmers are simply the best companions in every season.

The combination of 2 patterns brings liveliness into play.
The edging is worked at a simple angle, creating the creative "blazer effect".

The cut of the soul warmer requires no decreases or increases at all...
... so it is absolutely recommended for beginners too!

A detailed description guides you row by row through the crochet process.
For clarification, the pattern includes 3 crochet charts .
In addition, 3 schematics help - step by step - with creating the shrug.

This pattern is designed for sizes S/M/L/XL.
However, the pattern explains exactly how the soul warmer can easily
be adjusted to any size.
The included cut and the gauge help with that!

And here is the pattern and more details...

 

Beautiful and comfortable, this casual jacket / soul warmer. Whether with a short top or a long-sleeved shirt, whether with jeans or sweatpants, whether at home, at a garden party, or at the
beer garden - this fashionable basic piece always fits. Just slip it on and feel good.

The pattern is easy and works up quickly. Since the basic pattern is worked only into chain-stitch arches, you can easily make the soul warmer on the side while watching TV or chatting over coffee.

Here’s the pattern

This timeless, chic poncho is soft, versatile, and simply lovely to snuggle into—for crisp spring days and mild summer nights.

Thanks to two cleverly placed buttons, this poncho is a true quick-change artist. Since the buttons fit through the lace pattern, there’s no need to work in buttonholes—so the buttons can be fastened at
any spot you like, creating a variety of ways to wear it!

Click here for the pattern

Two Woolly Hugs BOBBEL-COTTON (50% cotton, 50% polyacrylic, yardage = 800 m/200 g) in color no. 02 were used for the poncho.

Detailed instructions as a PDF file with text, crochet chart, and step-by-step photos.

Loop Featherlight

This wonderfully soft loop scarf, which can also be worn as a bolero/shoulder warmer (with the right figure), pampers us. It is cuddly soft and weighs only 50 g. If needed, it fits into any handbag. That way, you’re always well prepared for cool summer evenings. The knitting pattern is very well suited for beginner knitters . You’ll find all further details by clicking on the headline.

I hope you enjoy the project - Yours, Ina

Summer Poncho

This summer poncho features a clever cut and an elegant drape. It is absolutely figure-flattering and hides small problem areas. It weighs only 200 g and fits in any handbag – so you always have something warm yet stylish with you when it gets cooler. It fits all sizes. The neckline size and back length are customized at the end. The knitting pattern and the stitch pattern are suitable for knitting beginners and pros alike. We only knit knit stitches, purl stitches, and yarn overs. 4 pattern rows alternate continuously. You can find more details by clicking on the heading.

I hope you enjoy this project - Yours, Ina