Amy and Deborah are thinking about some BEACH style meetups for the summer.

And, of course, that means we need the proper accessories

so, here are some popular knit and crochet pattern suggestions to create those necessities

bikinis, or in some cases, just bikini tops...also swimming trunks, for those who prefer or require
knit
1. http://www.ravelry.co...­
2. http://www.ravelry.co...­
crochet
1. http://www.ravelry.co...­

swimming trunks (actually entire men's bathing outfit)
knit
1. http://www.ravelry.co...­


in case you need to 'cover up', here are a couple of patterns i've been looking at for a while
knit
1. http://www.ravelry.co...­
2. http://www.ravelry.co...­

and, of course, you need a hat to protect from the sun
knit
1. http://www.ravelry.co...­
2.http://www.ravelry.co...­
crochet
1. http://www.ravelry.co...­
2. http://www.ravelry.co...­

and what to carry your sunscreen and all these items in ?
various beach tote bags of course
knit
1. an oldie but goodie......from one of our first k-a-l's
http://www.ravelry.co...­
2. and a new one to try
http://www.ravelry.co...­
crochet
1. http://www.ravelry.co...­
2. http://www.ravelry.co...­


since worldwide knit in public day has a summery feel to it, i may start one of these projects then. dk what inspires me ....a cover up ? a reliable tote bag in special summer colors ? a newer bag tote bag ? something else???

looking forward to seeing what everyone else is working on.....

and, as always, if you'd like to refer to this in the future, it is posted on our discussion board, under k-a-l's...


judy