Snappy Wraps to Crochet

Summertime, and the living is breezy! These warm-weather accessories are so soft and light, you'll almost forget you're wearing them. All four designs — three lacy short ponchos and a triangular shawl — were crocheted with satiny yarns. The ponchos are each worked in one piece circularly from the top down.

The colors are reminiscent of saltwater taffy and butter mints, but these little treats would look just as lovely in patriotic hues of red, white, and blue. So when the mercury rises, rea...