The Crochet Adult Zig Zag Top is an intermediate pattern with an easy repeat concept. Sized XS to 5 XL. Using Red Heart Croquette yarn. All 5 sizes are indicated on the one pattern. So you will start off the beginning chain in the size you want to complete. Each time there is a decision...
Crochet Beach Patterns
Crochet patterns that are for warm days and outings that are beach related. From tops, bags and much more. Enjoy these free patterns.
How To Crochet Hexagon Beach/Yarn Tote Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet yourself this adorable Crochet Hexagon Tote pattern that is pretty easy to hook up. This bag consists of 15 identical hexagon granny motifs. They are pretty straightforward to crochet and puzzle together to form a bag. The included pattern shows you not only a crochet diagram but also how to put the motifs together....
Free Lily Sugar'n Cream Crochet Garden Tote Bag Pattern + Tutorial
This is one of my favourite cotton bags. It is sizable enough to make a gorgeous project bag that you can create yourself. It's heavy-duty and looks fantastic in the end. This bag is effortless but oh so fabulous. One thing you are going to notice is that the yarn is double-stranded. This means you...
Laguna Beach Slouchy Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Slouchy A fabulous free pattern for summer called the Laguna Beach Slouchy. It's been designed with summer in mind using cotton-based yarns. Cotton has the potential to hold ⅕ it's weight in moisture before feeling damp. It's a great way to keep the sun off and for you not to overheat. The pattern calls...
Crochet Bondi Beach Slouchy Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet A Simple Slouchy Trendy and in style are simple Crochet Bondi Beach Slouchy pattern. They are pretty easy to crochet. In the summertime, you can be stylish and be cool at the same time when creating slouchies with cotton yarns. Mikey's pattern is using Schachenmayr Sun City yarn. You will use only 2 skeins...
12 Crochet Water Balloons Patterns
I have to say, this might be one of the strangest things I've ever crocheted, but in reality, it might be the most practical and is certainly the most fun. Who would have ever thought... crocheted water balloons! One of my favourites crochet blogs is Left in Knots and I just saw a post a...
Crochet Beach Bag Pattern + Tutorial
Beach Bag Introducing this oversized cotton crochet beach bag. This bag is called the 4th of July Beach Bag. There is no doubt about it, this bag is huge. A beach bag that can hold towels, picnic and even a blanket at the same time. I was surprised how big this really was. The pattern...
Crochet Lunar Top Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Lunar Top Pattern The Crochet Lunar Top is a really easy level, in fact, it could be a beginner level that really is ambitious. The top is made up of 4 lace looking granny squares that are strategically whip stitched together. It is suggesting to use Red Heart It's A Wrap Rainbow. I used...
Crochet Scalloped Top Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Scalloped Top Crochet a super cute Crochet Scalloped Top that has peek-a-boo shoulder openings at the top to provide design interest. This pattern is just two panels made in the shape of a "T" as you can see in the pictures below that are sewn together to form this casual crochet top. Initially, the...
6 Crochet Beach Ready Patterns
6 Crochet Beach Ready Patterns Summer is finally coming let's get our selves ready for that wonderful warmer weather using these fun beach-worthy patterns, and who can resist Rita the adorable summertime bear! From a stylish beach hat to keep the sun out of your eyes, to the cute beach-chic skirt or a coverup, to...
Crochet Summer Fast Halter Top + Tutorial
Simple partial triangle shape Crochet Halter Top is ready to wear this summer. This is featuring Caron Cinnamon Swirl Cakes yarn that can be found at Michaels. This is sized from XS adults to 5 XL. The colours shown are sour lime and jelly beans. It's playful in self-striping yarn format. The colours used in...
Crochet Hamptons Beach Bag Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Beach Bag Crochet yourself a lovely easy beach bag using Bernat Handicrafter Thread Yarn. The variegated colour of this brand of yarn works up to create a stunning colour story onto the bag. There are also solid colours for this yarn brand as well if you prefer something more solid. Originally, I thought making...
Crochet Starfish Beach Bag Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Starfish Bag The Crochet Starfish Beach Bag is a nearly neat pattern that will most likely grab attention if you are walking with it. It's so beachy and unusual, it's bound to turn a few heads. The beach bag consists of 10 hexagon motifs that go from a circle interior to miniature legs as...
Crochet Beach Bag Pattern + Tutorial
Introducing the Crochet Beach Bag. This pattern and the Market Bag Pattern are actually the same. The only difference is the yarn that is being recommended. Lily Sugar'n Cream and Bernat Handicrafter are both made by Yarnspirations. Lily is mostly available in the USA, whereas Handicrafter is available in Canada. Today's pattern, the yarn recommended...
Crochet Market or Beach Bag Pattern + Tutorial
Introducing the Crochet Market Bag. This pattern plus the Beach Bag Pattern is actually the same pattern. There is a difference in the pattern and that is the yarn that is being recommended. Lily Sugar’n Cream and Bernat Handicrafter is both made by Yarnspirations. Lily is mostly available in the USA where Handicrafter is available...
Easy to Crochet Patons Linen Block Top Pattern + Tutorial
With Patons Linen yarn that came back to market in 2024, more designs are being created for this elevated yarn. This is the Beginner Crochet Block Top pattern. You can do this pretty quickly if you know how to double crochet. Think of it like building blocks. There are no angles on this, but due...
Crochet Easy Rustic Summer Adult Vest Pattern
The newest pattern in summer 2024 is the Crochet Rustic Summer Adult Vest. This casual wearable is sized from extra small adult to 5 extra large. It's using one of my favourite yarns called Red Heart Roll With It Melange. The vest's colouring naturally emerges from the ball and works its magic to create the...
Crochet Mesh Vest Pattern + Photographic Tutorial
Get ready for the warmer weather or jet-setting to the warmer weather. The pattern is called Crochet Mesh Vest and its PDF is in beginner format. Styled for casual wearing using Caron Simply Soft yarn. Sized for adults of XS to 5 XL. You will find step by step photographic tutorial provided with this to...
Crochet Mesh Dress Pattern
Using Patons Grace, a mercerized cotton, this Patons Mesh Dress will have the drape and feel to make you proud of what you have made. Patons Grace is one of my favourite yarns, with the sheen of the strand and strength to stand the test of time. Designed by Kat, one of the newest crochet...
Leave the Sand at Beach Granny Tote
This oversized granny tote is designed for that trip to the beach. Hauling those towels and other accessorize you need for a day outting. This bag has stretch to it when in use. This is the Oversized Crochet Granny Tote Bag. Easy to shake out the sand at the end of the day and store...
How to Crochet Beach Cover Up Pattern + Tutorial
For beginners and beyond, learn to crochet this cute Beach Cover Up using a free pattern by Yarnspirations called the Beachy Keen Cover Up. Using Bernat Maker Fashion Yarn, a new yarn line by our friends at Yarnspirations, you can make this crochet beach cover up in a jiffy. The cover-up has large spaces to...
17 Crochet Halter Top Patterns
It's a hot, hot, hot summer so far, so it's the perfect time to crochet a little summer halter top to keep cool. These fun little tops are very trendy right now, even though I wore them daily back in the 70's. Everything comes back around. You could wear the halter top as is or...
Floral Cami Top Pattern + Tutorial
This Floral Cami Top comes in 3 sizes Small, Medium and Large. BUT WAIT, I have put my calculator in hand to figure out what you need to do to customize your own Floral Cami Top if you don't fit into these sizes. I have figured out the sizes based on mathematical calculations. We are...
Crocheter's Tote Bag Pattern
Crocheters Hooker's Tote Hook up a Crocheter's Tote Bag! Great for small projects on the go. This tote bag has a shorter handle that you slide on your arm and it holds your yarn while you are on the go. The tote bag works great for waiting rooms and appointments. Fast and easy to stash,...
How to Crochet Market Bag Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet a Quick Market Bag or Five! It's almost time for my annual girlfriends' retreat. Every year, we meet in a different location of the country to scrapbook, craft and basically just have a lot of fun. This year's retreat is in Houston, Texas. I am very excited because we are actually staying in a...
Crochet Beach Bag Pattern
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN Create your own oversize beach bag using an inexpensive yarn. The straps of this bag were designed to be extremely long. Usually, when people go to the beach they are lugging with them a beach chair and other miscellaneous goods. This design allows you to throw the bag over your shoulder and...
Crochet Beachy Keen Tote Bag
Crochet a Beachy Keen Tote Bag When Mikey crocheted the Beachy Keen Cover-Up, I thought it would be fun to crochet a matching tote bag. I used the same Bernat Maker Home Dec yarn in Aqua. Get the Beachy Keen Tote Bag pattern. My finished bag measures 12" x 12", not including the handles. I...
15 Crochet Beach Patterns
Crochet Beach Fun It may not be officially summer yet, but it's heating up in the Midwest and Memorial Day weekend really kicks off the summer beach fun. After Mikey and Diva Dan posted a few photos from their trip to the beach yesterday, I thought it would be a great time to find some...
Crochet American Beach Bag Pattern
Ah... a day at the beach with your new Crochet American Beach Bag. This is a beginner-oriented beach bag featuring Lily Sugar'n Cream Yarn. It is 100% cotton to be perfect for this use. Cotton doesn't stretch and can handle wet conditions, such as a bathing suit or damp towel, after you are done at...
Crochet Textured Tote Pattern + Tutorial
This Crocheted Textured Tote is quite popular, in fact, my local stitching group, I have seen several women having them for their yarn haul. Interestingly, none of the bags were in the same colours as Caron Cotton Cakes. I'm partial to the beach glass colouring of this line. That's what I did my tutorial in....
How To Crochet Sea to Shining Sea Throw + Tutorial
The Crochet From Sea to Shining Sea Throw is a combination stitch sampler-like throw. I got hung up on it and made more resources for you. This pattern goes from single crochet, then converts to v-sts before going into the starburst stitch. It looks similar to the Catherine Wheel Stitch, but it has nine double...
14 Crochet Patterns to Wear
Casual Tops to Wear An avid knitter once said to me, when you love your hobby, you find a way to wear it. For myself, most designs are meant for women, so I don't have the luxury of everything under the sun to wear. Am I envious... just a tad! On the Crochet Cruises, we...
19 Crochet Beach Cover-ups
Crochet Beach Cover-Ups I'll admit it, I'm not comfortable being shirtless on a beach. Some of my junk, I just want to hide from judgement. Beach inspired cover-ups solves a problem of being terribly self-conscious. The ideas below range from cover-ups that fall to thigh level or more. Some ideas are just a skirt idea....
21 Refreshing Picnic Patterns
Yarn, Picnic, Sun, and more Summer is on the way, and it's time to bring your crochet outside! These fresh ideas will keep you hooking for, and at, your picnics. Start with the perfect picnic blanket: Crochet Gingham Picnic Blanket - tradition and style from our own collection of patterns Crochet Picnic Blanket - adapted,...
Crochet Regent Park Skirt
Crochet this cute Crochet Regent Park Skirt. The squares are combinations of different designs. Did you see the mushroom squares? There are six different crochet granny squares. From stripes to offset squares. See the hearts too? This skirt is meant to be fun to wear. When I was married, my wife would wear spandex shorts...
Crochet Granny Tank Top
Add granny squares to form a Crochet Granny Tank Top. This uses Caron Simply Soft, which has a gorgeous drape to this premium acrylic yarn. The colours are modern for this take on a classic design from decades ago. The pattern includes a crochet diagram for the square and how to build it to shape...
Crochet Argyle Intarsia Top
Here's another free pattern for a Crochet Argyle Intarsia Top. The yarn colours are carried behind the work, not under the stitches. Using Bernat Softee Cotton yarn that has a beautiful stitch definition and drape to the finished garment. Bernat Softee Cotton is high my list on favourite yarns in 2022 and 2023. This is...
Crochet Retro Top
Crochet this Crochet Retro Top that is back in fashion again. Yep, the fashion cycle decades later. This main granny square is built out on the sides with generous strapping over the shoulders. This uses Red Heart Super Saver Stripes in the colour of Retro Stripes. This is available in just a few sizes that...
Crochet Patons Tank Top
The Crochet Patons Tank Top is a new pattern for 2023. Available in adults XS to 5XL. Using Patons Grace mercerized cotton. It's a great yarn for this top. The pattern uses the crinkle stitch to provide a solid fabric look, so it's not see-through able. There is a wearable schematic in the design for...
UPDATED: 15 Crocheted Summer Tops
Crochet a Cool Summer Top New choices were added on May 3, 2022. When I sit down to crochet, my favorite things to make are baby blankets and afghans. But more recently, I have played around with clothing, especially summer tops. I made a few before my Crochet Cruise earlier this year, including the Peacock...