It doesn’t take much to get me excited about warm weather. A few sunny days or the sound of the ice cream truck and I’ll have my flip flops ready. Get prepared for the sunshine with these 24 spring and summer crochet patterns, all perfect for beginners!
[Read more…]Harper Bucket Bag, a free crochet summer drawstring bag pattern
Put yourself in a boho frame of mind when you make the Harper Bucket Bag, a free crochet pattern designed in collaboration with Lion Brand.
My quest for crafting the perfect summer essentials will never end. I love making fun accessories and wearables when the weather heats up. The Harper Bucket Bag was inspired by the latest trends in raffia purses, but I’ve never been a huge raffia fan. Enter my new favorite yarn, Rewind from Lion Brand, and the Harper Bucket Bag is here. Incorporating traditional AND Tunisian crochet, this is one project you won’t want to put down.
[Read more…]50+ Crochet Patterns for Your Summer Making
Something about the summer gets me energized to crochet. If you’re in the mood to put those hooks to good use, I’ve got over 50 patterns from some of the best designers in the business. This list has cardigans, tops, wraps, toys, things for baby, and everything in between. Take a look to add a few of these patterns to your queue!
[Read more…]The Garden Party Shawl, a lightweight crochet triangle wrap
Dig out your best pearls and call your best friends – the Garden Party Shawl is here!
One thing I love about crochet is how it can transport you to another time. The definitive lines of the craft paired with modern colors and styling bring an entire look together. Now you can wear modern classic crochet in the form of a wrap with the Garden Party Shawl, designed in collaboration with Handmade Home Fibers.
[Read more…]The Josie Shawl, versatile beginner-friendly triangle shawl
Easy doesn’t have to mean boring, especially when you’re making the Josie Shawl.
When I was a new crocheter, I would spend hours scrolling through Ravelry and Pinterest searching for beginner-friendly patterns that I actually liked. Even with my limited skills, I wanted to crochet something modern and fun that I would actually wear. The Josie Shawl would have been the perfect project for me back then, and now it’s here for beginner and experienced crocheters to enjoy!
[Read more…]15 Must Make Summer Crochet Patterns!
The sun is high and the lemonade is sweet. It’s summer, baby! And the crochet just won’t stop.
There have been dozens of amazing warm-weather patterns hitting Pinterest lately. Here’s a list of 15 essential summer crochet patterns from amazing designers and bloggers.