Do your favorite everyday outfits need a pop of style? Instead of reaching for a new statement necklace or even a colorful belt, consider including A Simple Crochet Shawl. The shawl is stylish and warm, and can be worn over a cocktail dress, your favorite sundress, or even jeans and a T-shirt. You'll feel dressed up while meeting friends for brunch or even while browsing at your favorite farmer's market. This crochet pattern is easy to make, so you could create it within a weekend. Don't be surprised if your friends want you to crochet a shawl for them, too!

The Mercer Market Bag is an eco-friendly, environmental, and reusable slouchy mesh tote. Its large, stretchy inside affords a generous amount of space for holding lots of produce and items. The minimalist design is elegant but can be spiced up with the addition of an easy-to-make, bohemian (boho) style beaded tassel, which is included in this tutorial. This pattern features the easy V-stitch and is quick to work up, using only two skeins of 24/7 Cotton Yarn. It's worked in joined rounds, crocheted from bottom up, and a no-sew project done in one piece! Perfect for Spring, Summer, and Fall!

Any new mom is sure to fall in love with this Lovable Baby Blanket. Use pastel colored yarn to complete this crocheted afghan for yourself or an expectant mother-to-be. This baby blanket is made by joining together crocheted granny squares. Each square measures 4.25 inches. Use worsted weight yarn in any four colors of your choice to make this cute and cozy baby afghan.

Make this easy Coffee Cup Hot Pad and you'll never be without your morning cup of joe. Hot pads are always a great go-to pattern; you can never have too many. It would also make a great gift for new neighbors or home owners. If coffee is your caffeine of choice, you definitely need to make yourself this Coffee Cup Hot Pad.

The Northern Lakes Crochet Triangle shawl is crocheted using two different colors of yarn from the top down. Using a combination of double crochet. single crochet, and chain stitches throughout the pattern make this an easy pattern. The classic triangle shape and crochet stitches make the Northern Lakes shawl pattern a warm, yet beautiful project to dress up your wardrobe this winter. The simple single and double crochet stitches mean this pattern is easy, and even an advanced beginner should be able to crochet this without too much trouble.

This bag is so much fun to make! Great for leftover yarn you don't know what to do with! This pattern uses a simple heart chart and single crochets to make fun and colorful heart squares that are single crocheted together to form the body of the bag. The handles are then added to create this fun happy tote! If you have never worked with charts before, this is a great, easy chart to get started on. This pattern uses a hook size G and 100% cotton yarn, I used Lilys Sugar N' Cream. This bag can also be made with medium worsted weight yarn. The bag measures 15″ X 15″ with a 8.5″ strap drop. Each heart square is 5″ X 5″.

Keep your newborn baby warm with this simple Cloudy Skies Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern. The eye-catching texture used in this pattern is created using the lemon peel stitch, which fits perfectly with the pleasant blue and gray color scheme that doesn't overwhelm the senses. Once completed, you can use your final project as a baby blanket, a comfortable lapghan, or even as a decorative mat for your home. With so much versatility, there is no doubt that this easy crochet blanket pattern will be a perfect fit for any need you use it for!

Make a Hanging Towel and Matching Dishcloth for your kitchen. Matching decor is what makes your house feel like a warm home. This free crochet dishcloth and towel would make a great gift.

When it comes to selecting a shawl crochet pattern, they seem to be a countless number of styles and shapes for all abilities and levels of experience. I'm always thinking about intricate pieces and some of these shawls that are simply works of art. Many are stunning and gorgeous, but I always fall back on timeless, classic, and simple pieces that I can wear every day.