Maxi Mood: Go Big This Summer
Summer making doesn't have to mean tiny projects or endless stockinette. Sometimes it's about choosing pieces that knit up quickly, travel easily, and keep your hands busy without committing to a full-size sweater. These Quickies are perfect companions for sunny days: a breezy modular top, a chunky everyday bag, and a cozy beret you'll be grateful to have ready when the first cool morning arrives.
Maxi Mood
This collection of Malabrigo Quickies embraces our Maxi Mood with three bold projects that make the most of oversized stitches and beautiful hand-dyed color. Whether you're making something to wear right now, carry all season long, or tuck away for those first crisp autumn mornings, these are projects you'll enjoy every step of the way.
Modular Tinsel Shell by Alicia Arroyo Blanco
Some projects are simply a joy to make, and Modular Tinsel Shell is one of them. Built from modular crochet motifs, this modern shell transforms simple shapes into a beautifully textured garment with bold, eye-catching style.
We're featuring the Noventa version, where oversized stitches create a striking fabric that works up quickly and makes every hand-dyed color shine. If you prefer a lighter fabric, the pattern also includes a version written for Arroyo, giving you another way to explore the same clever construction.
Modular Tinsel Shell
by @catsinwollebach
Yarn: Noventa
Colors: Sea Horse + Oro
Ravelry: Modular Tinsel Shell
Muggia by Jacqueline van Dillen
Every oversized outfit needs a bag with the confidence to match, and the Muggia knitted bag delivers.
Knit in Malabrigo Noventa in the Seahorse colorway, this piece leans into the yarn's density to hold its shape, letting the yarn's bold texture take center stage. The chunky stitches create a sturdy fabric while the hand-dyed Seahorse colorway adds depth and movement, making every bag one of a kind.
It's a quick, satisfying knit that's as enjoyable on the needles as it is slung over your shoulder.
Ribelle Beret by Diana McDougall
Every maker knows the joy of finishing something before the season arrives. While the days are still warm, it's the perfect time to knit those cozy accessories you'll be reaching for when the first cool mornings return.
The Ribelle Beret is one of those wonderfully satisfying projects. Knit in Mecha, it works up quickly while showing off the yarn's plush texture and rich hand-dyed color. With its bold ribbing and relaxed silhouette, it's an effortless accessory you'll reach for again and again.
Whether you choose Teal Feather, Cereza, or another favorite Mecha colorway, it's the kind of project that's easy to cast on over a summer weekend—and even easier to wear once autumn arrives.
Ribelle Beret
by @perfectly_imperfect_twists
Yarn: Mecha
Colors: Teal feather + Cereza
Yardage: 1 skein
Ravelry: Ribelle Beret
Whether you're in the mood to crochet a lightweight shell, knit a statement bag, or get a head start on cooler-weather accessories, these three Quickies prove that bigger stitches can lead to even bigger inspiration.
We can't wait to see your own Maxi Mood projects. Be sure to share them with us using #MalabrigoYarn and tag @malabrigoyarn so we can admire your creations.