365 Crochet

How cool is this?!  I know that it's hard to get into crochet during the summer, not just with the idea of making slippers and hats, because there's plenty of cute bag designs, home decor, etc that you could make, but I know for me it's lack of time!  My summers are short here up north so I'm outside most of the summer. But... I did make a dreamcatcher this summer and I wish I had seen this first!  Now I won't go remove all of my real feathers from it, but now I want to make another one because these clever crochet feathers are awesome!  They are also easy to make and the color combinations are endless. Also a wonderful scrap yarn project, you could also use these as embellishments for all sorts of other accessories. The pattern is written out and includes photos, no problem! Designed By:  Esperanza and Ana Celia, translated by Gava Crochet Love Skill Level: Easy Materials:  3 mm crochet hook.  Any yarn to match crochet hook size. Yarn ne...

I haven't been on Ravelry for a while, so today I decided to check it out, and I was definitely not disappointed! This beauty came up right away, and this looks like a really fun pattern to make!  I love that it's airy, flowy, and loose; perfect for the summer. The pattern is easy to understand and a video is included to help you join the motifs. I can't wait to give this one a try! Designed By: Jennifer Ozses Skill Level : Easy Materials: 6.0 mm Crochet Hook (US 10/J)  Approximately 775 – 900 yards DK weight yarn  Tapestry needle  Blocking materials (optional)  Size: Women’s size S/M and L/XL. Get the Free Pattern!

Summer is almost here! With that, I find it hard to crochet my favorite pieces because it's so hot outside and... I am usually busy enjoying the outside!  But today, I found this lovely backpack pattern and it gave me back some excitement!  Accessories like this are great for any time of the year, and this crochet backpack can be used for picnics, the beach, anything really!   Designed By : Amanda Slate Skill Level : Easy Materials:  K Hook N Hook Bulky yarn in 2 colors (or more!) (Suggested yarn: Bernat Maker Home Dec, <2 skeins) Scissors Tapestry needle Buttons or beads (Optional, for drawstring) Get the Free Pattern!

Oh my!  This is a lovely crochet dress, yet so easy to make- the perfect example of using simplicity to create something beautiful. If you know how to make a granny square, which is easy enough on its own, then you can make this dress!  Basically you make 2 granny squares the same size, join them, and continue on with the length. This dress is super easy to make custom, and could also be a great stash buster! This is a Ravelry download. Designed By: Snakewood & Grace Skill Level: Easy Materials: 8 ply cotton or wool in colors of your choice. 3 colors shown. Size 4.0mm crochet hook Size: Custom Get the Free Pattern!

This sweet nautical inspired crochet hobo bag caught my eye with it's simplistic nature!  Sometime in design, we tend to overthink elements, but this one... perfect! Easy stitches, simple stripes, and color theme bring this bag alive. This is a great summer accessory that will have people complimenting your awesome hand made bag! Designed By : JoAnn Skill Level: Easy Materials:  Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Yarn: 1 skein Classic Navy (A) 2 skeins Cream (B) 1 skein Stormy Skies (C)  Sizes U.S. F/ 5 and U.S. H/8 crochet hooks  8 large 3/4" grommets  2 separating rings: 3" diameter. Size:  46" diameter at widest point x 18" tall, excluding handles. Get the Free Pattern!

This is my second hula hoop mandala that I've made from jute!  I made my first one last fall, when hula hoops were 'out of season' and it was almost impossible to find one!  When I did find one, it had a bend in the hoop, I bought it anyway at a discount, and tried to get the bend out, but it came back and sorta ruined the look of my mandala.... that being said, this is the best time of year to buy hula hoops (spring!) This lovely is hanging on my black wall right now.  Although it makes for great and interesting wall art, it is going to make its way outside and hang from my garden shed (that I need to paint first).  This mandala is not hard to make, just a bit rough on the hands! You can easily make one in a few hours. If I could give jute a yarn weight, I'd say it's bulky or chunky. The hula hoop is one of the larger ones, although you could use a smaller one and simply adjust the number of stitches, as long as it's in multiples of 5. You begin by working...

Check out this beauty!  This stunning crochet vest pattern looks amazing as the perfect summer accessory. I lightweight whimsical vibe, and looks great with anything, this pattern can look scary to be begin with... however, once you look over the charts and read through the pattern, it will start to make sense!   Designed By: Natalia Kononova Skill Level: Advanced Materials:  Size 5 cotton thread, 49.6 г - 210 м, 1.75 oz - 230 yards crochet hook 2 mm.Gauge Size:  Medium/Large (36-38'', 92-97 cm in bust circumference) Get the Free Pattern!