A spring inspired "T" style cardigan with 3/4 length sleeves designed as part of the Spring Colors Blog Hop. This cardigan is easy to customize to make longer or with more coverage across the front. Yarn Alternatives to Cascade Sarasota: Bernat's Softee Baby Cotton, Lion Brand's Comfy Cotton; I made the size Medium, and used three full skeins. The rest is estimated based on this sample. Time Spent for Medium: Just under 16 hours. Abbreviations: DC, FDC (Foundation Double Crochet - Explained)
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Easy Crop Top
"Create this adorable Summer Waves crochet crop top! The top works up in 2 pieces then sewn together. The optional edging is then added. A quick and easy project that works up fast! Written in sizes small-2X. Sizing: Small- 17" bust, 16" length Medium- 18" bust, 17" length Large- 19" bust, 18" length XL- 20" bust, 19" length 2XL- 21" bust, 20" length You will need to know how to: - Single crochet - Half double crochet - Slip stitch Materials needed: - H hook, 5.00 mm - Medium (size 4) weight yarn, I used Lion Brand Ice Cream Cotton Blend (47% cotton, 53% acrylic) in "Blueberry". About 7 oz, 450 yards or 2 skeins needed (for small/medium sizes, 3-4 skeins needed for large/XL/2XL) - Tapestry needle"
Hop Into Spring: A Free Crochet Pattern - Evelyn And Peter Crochet
Hop Into Spring: A Free Crochet Pattern - Evelyn And Peter Crochet
Sunny Lace Cardi
"If you are looking for a beginner friendly crochet outerwear for summertime. This crochet lacy cardi would be a perfect project to start. It is designed by simple lacy stitches and sport weight cotton yarn. The vivid color brings out a summery touch while the high low hem gives this casual cardi a chic look. A lovely outerwear to go with your white tank top and denim shorts or just pair this lacy coat with your plain black outfit."
Serendipitee Top
This top is created using granny squares around the bottom joined using the Continuous Flat Braid, then crocheted in the round until the front and back are separated for the sleeves. Because of the wide A-line shape, the sides drape longer than the front. Pair that with the simple waist shaping, and you get a really cute cropped tee. However, you don't have to make your top cropped.
Sweet Summer Ruana
"The Sweet Summer Ruana is a great garment to use to make a cute summer dress even cuter or to spice up your bathing suit when used as a cover up. Designed with a lovely granny square motif that is joined as you work each square, it creates a gorgeous lace ruana that is just stunning! The pattern has directions to make 3 sizes of ruana that are suitable for sizes small to 3XL. (bust measurements 32” to 55” The sample is made with Paintbox yarns Cotton DK, which is a weight 3 DK cotton yarn. Some suitable substitutes are Lion Brand Coboo or Comfy Cotton, Knit Picks Cotlin, and Novita Cotton Soft. Any weight 3 yarn would work for this project, but I think cotton is preferable to acrylic or wool since it is a summer item."