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Layered Skirt -free crochet pattern-

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You will be sure to catch some admiration with this beautiful crochet skirt!  Scalloped ruffled layers are the focal point of this garment, which give it a nice light summery look. Designed By:  Jane/Beautiful Crochet Stuff Skill level:  Intermediate Materials: Alize Cotton Gold 55% Cotton, 45% Acrylic, 360 yards / 100 grams, Sport / 5 ply – 2 skeins Crochet Hook: 2 mm Size: Small and up, Custom Get the Free Pattern!

Broomstick Crochet Top -free crochet pattern-

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This is why you need to learn broomstick lace!  This pretty and colorful crop top uses both broomstick lace along with simple chains of mesh to create this design.  Don't let this special stitch scare you away from making amazing masterpieces, it's easier than you think! Designed By: Christine Harvey Skill Level: Advanced Materials:  Crochet Hook 5.5mm Dk Weight yarn 50mm "broomstick" Size: 8-12 Get the Free Pattern!

Wedding Petals Necklace -free crochet pattern-

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Are you having a summer wedding?  Here's your necklace!  This beautiful crochet floral necklace is made using cotton crochet thread.  I love the detail and shape of this piece, and it would also look amazing with a simple summer dress! Designed By:  Josie Griego Rabier Skill Level:  Intermediate Materials: Aunt Lydia's  Classic Crochet Thread, Size 10: 1 ball 1 White Steel Crochet Hook: 1.5mm [US 7] Round-nose, chain nose and split ring pliers  Wire cutter Five 14mm pearls Seven 10mm pearls Two 2mm pearls Two 4mm pearls Two 8mm pearls Two gold head pins Two 7mm split rings Fabric glue Get the Free Pattern!

Woven Stitch Zipper Pouch -free crochet pattern-

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Small crochet bags always come in handy, they can be used for makeup, change, as a wallet, a crochet hook case, or for any accessories!  I really like this pattern, the woven stitch gives a professional appearance, and the zipper shows off a well made pouch. Designed By:  My Hobby is Crochet Skill Level: Easy Materials: DK weight cotton yarn, approx 100 g total: in 2 colors  4 mm crochet hook tapestry needle to sew in the ends zipper  sewing needle or Sharp Crochet Hook (or a sewing machine) to sew the zipper on scissors. Size : Width: 18.5 cm (7 inches) at the bottom and 16.5 (6.5 inches) at the top Height: 10.5 cm ( 4 inches) Get the Free Pattern!

White Summer Dress -free crochet pattern-

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I love the look of crochet into fabric!  This dress is another great example of how to the two textures look so lovely together.  This pattern for the dress top is part written and part charted; it should be fairly simple.  So dig out your old clothing, find some matching yarn and get hooking! Designed By:  EmmHouse Skill Level:  Easy Materials: 100g (166m) of 100% cotton (Mandarin soft)  Crochet hook H/5mm. Yarn Needle, marker Get the Free Pattern!

Apricot Baby Bonnet -free crochet pattern-

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I've been making a lot of baby bonnets lately, for people I know, and I'm going to have to show them this one because it is absolutely adorable!  I love the stitch work in this design, it is romantic and elegant, reminds me of the Victorian era.   Designed By: Katherine Heise Skill Level:  Easy Materials: Newborn- Hook: 3.5mm;Yarn: DK / 8 ply 6 Months- Hook: 4.5mm; Yarn: Worsted / 10 ply Get the Free Pattern!

Beach Vacation Shawl -free crochet pattern-

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I love how the waves of color worked out in this beautiful shawl pattern!  Lacy shawls are a nice summer accessory due to their versatility, wear it over your shoulders, as a scarf, belt, skirt, or as a beach cover-up. Designed By: Sarah Sach Skill Level:  Easy Materials:  Crochet Hook: I Yarn: (4)Red heart Boutique Unforgettable - Tidal 8oz ( 2.5 balls) Get the Free Pattern!

Outdoor Summer (Crochet!) Decor

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Summer is almost here, and you've probably already been making plans for your backyard, deck, patio, poolside, balcony, or whatever you call your outdoor space.  From gardening to barbecuing, and all of those accessories in between, did you know that there is plenty of room for crochet?! The greatest thing about crochet (besides the health benefits ), is that the sky is the limit.  You can make things in the colors and textures that YOU want, and use the style that YOU like!  You get to achieve a bit of uniqueness, and bask in the glory of your accomplishment... and bask in the sun... which leads me right into this first free pattern! My Hammock by JoAnne Leonard In fact, there are several ways of crocheting up your outdoor seating space, as in these free patterns...    (left) Crochet Stool Cover by Atty's (right) Seating Pad by Drops Design Chair Slat Back Cozies by peaceofpi studio But not to be limited to cozies for your seats, you can also just

Light n' Lively Tank -free crochet pattern-

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This flattering crochet top pattern comes from Lion Brand yarn (sign up for free to get the pattern).  I have always loved an empire waist or babydoll style top because of its comfort.  This is a design that I would really like to make this summer! Designed By : Lion Brand Skill Level:  Intermediate Materials: 830-134 Cotton-Ease Yarn: Terracotta Crochet Hook - Size G-6 (4 mm) Split Ring Stitch Markers Large-Eye Blunt Needle Size: Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X Get the Free Pattern!

Quarter Sunflower Square -free crochet pattern-

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Check out this beautiful sunflower square!  The sunflower is my favorite flower, so this pattern obviously got my attention right away.  You could do so many things with this square; the designers pattern is designed as a pin cushion; but this could also be a pillow, an afghan square, wall decor, curtains, dish cloth, etc! Designed By:  Suvi's Crochet Skill Level:  Intermediate Materials:  fingering-weight cotton yarn 2mm hook OR worsted weight yarn 5.5mm hook Get the Free Pattern!

Summer Escape Skirt -free crochet pattern-

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Lacey crochet clothing is always a summer beauty, and this lovely skirt pattern Drops Design is the perfect example!  I love the pattern, the color, and the style! Designed By: Drops Designs Skill Level: Advanced Materials:  Drops Safran from Garnstudio  color no 18, off white Hook size 3.5 mm/E/4  Mother of Pearl Button: Loop (white) Size: S - XXXL Get the Free Pattern!

Biba Style Beanie -free crochet pattern-

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When thinking of summer accessories, crochet hats are usually not the first thing that comes to mind. However, this nice, and airy mesh style hat emits summer fun! Designed By:  Red Heart Skill Level: Easy Materials: Aunt Lydia's Classic Crochet Thread, Size 10: 2 balls 332 Hot Pink Susan Bates® Steel Crochet Hook: 2.55mm [US 0] Yarn needle Get the Free Pattern!

Skull Barefoot Sandals -free crochet pattern-

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I was skimming through Ravelry this morning and stopped at this pattern and thought, "wow these look cool!... and somewhat familiar?"  The designer incorporated my Pineapple Up Barefoot Sandal Pattern with a skull pattern which resulted in this awesome hybrid!  I love it!  Designed By: The Crafty Hooker Skill Level:  Easy Materials:  #10 crochet cotton  2.5mm hook  Sewing needle Get the Free Pattern!

Road Play Mat -free crochet pattern-

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How awesome is this?!  Here's a fun project to make for your kids,(or yourself!) that consists of individual squares that when connected, create a fun play mat. This was a CAL (Crochet a long) and all parts are included on the designer's page. Designed By:  Happy Berry Crochet Skill Level:  Easy Includes: Long Grass and Straight Road Squares Pond Square and Round Tree Curved Road Square and Car Wheat Field (with Hay Bails) and Ploughed Field Squares Vegetable Patch (plus mini veggies) and Flower Field Mini Fir or Pine Tree Railway Track Squares Roundabout Curved Rail Track Square T-Junction and Crossroads Squares Materials: DK / Light Worsted weight yarn in Green DK / Light Worsted weight yarn in Grey DK / Light Worsted weight yarn in White 3.5 mm E/4 crochet hook (or any hook size that is suitable for the yarn you are using) Yarn needle Scissors DK / Light Worsted weight yarn in: Yellow, Brown, Blue and some extra bright colours for smaller parts

G Squared Shorts -free crochet pattern-

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If you can make a granny square, then you can make these shorts!   Actually, I’ve written out the granny square instructions to help you out, if you’re new to this popular, highly used, and awesome square motif!  If you already know how to make a granny square, then you can just follow the color changes up until the last row.  The last row of each square is altered to add the “gusset” or crotch in the same fashion as denim shorts.  From here, the motifs are sewn together to form the shorts.  They will look big at this point, so here’s where the waist is shaped in 3 simple rows.  You may add a drawstring if you wish, or go really crazy and continue on to full length pants.   (My next project!) I chose navy, grey, and white worsted weight yarns, mainly because I had them in my stash already!  So get creative and use whatever colors you want.  These would look pretty nice in one solid color as well. *Note, your MAIN Color (the one that you want to use the most of) should