After a long work week, sometimes you just need to sit back with a cold drink in your hand. Don't let the summer heat get in the way by forcing you to suffer through a warm beverage; instead, work up one of these Cool Crochet Can Cozies. The fun spike stitch works well with these stripes, and the color theme can be adjusted to suit any occasion or group-red, white, and blue to celebrate a 4th of July party, camo to suit the hunting fans, or specific colors to support your local sports team. This is a great summer crochet pattern that you can make for all your friends and family, personalized exactly for their own enjoyment!

Use this pattern for the Crunch Stitch Washcloths to learn a new stitch and create something useful for your home at the same time. These washcloths are beginner-friendly, and you have a choice to make them either in one color or using two colors. My favorite one is the pink and blue version because you can use leftover scrap yarn from bigger projects. The solid bumpy texture of the crunch stitch is perfect for these washcloths. They make beautiful gift sets paired with a handmade soap or body wash.

Learn how to crochet a bag large enough to carry everything but the kitchen sink with this Large Buckle Tote pattern. This is a large DIY tote bag pattern that's easy enough for beginners to make since it only uses half double crochet and slip stitches. The small front pocket is perfect for anything you need handy, and the slide buckle provides a nice, simple accent. You don't have to line this bag or add fabric handles but you should if you want it to keep its shape.

This Neon Light Crochet Shawl combines all the fun of neon colors and a lightweight pattern together for a magnificent crochet shawl pattern. If you don't already know how to crochet a shawl, this easy crochet pattern would be great practice for you. You'll be able to wear it in the warmer months, and it will definitely become a staple summer crochet pattern. This crochet pattern will make you stand out in the crowd and it's really simple to work up.

These Thick Crochet Dishcloths are nice, chunky, and textured. There are an endless number of ways to use this pattern, so feel free to use your imagination. You can use them as a face cloth to wash off your makeup at the end of the day or as a great general house cleaning cloth. These crochet dishcloths are durable and versatile. They make a great gift for anyone in your life. Since they are quick and easy to work up, you can make a set of three or four in various colors and present a handmade package to a loved one. Everyone uses dishcloths in one capacity or another. You can't go wrong with this easy crochet pattern.

Inspired by the popular building block toys, this Lego Block Bag is a perfect crochet pattern to make for the little boys in your life. Use any worsted weight yarn you want, but Red Heart Super Saver yarn is a great choice because it makes the bag strong and durable. The crochet design is a simple pouch with drawstrings that open and close at the top. The drawstrings also double as straps, so it's easy for kids to carry as a backpack.

This shawl is the perfect crochet pattern for those who are just learning to crochet. Bulky weight yarn is used to complete this free crochet shawl pattern, making it a quick and easy pattern to work up. Fringe adds a nice decorative finishing touch, which is optional for this particular crochet design. Lavender colored yarn makes this a nice clothing choice for chilly summer nights. Shawls are one of the most versatile articles of clothing ever, so this stylish shawl is a must-do item for women.

Most of us own a swiffer or something similar. I don't own one now but I do have something from the dollar store that does the same exact thing! As I'm trying to be more eco-friendly in my purchases and what I use around my house, the idea of buying a pad just to throw away is not a-okay with moi. Plus I need a more cost-effective option besides spending $4.50 before tax for a box of 16 twice a month on dry pads. I feel like I could buy so much yarn with the $108 I would be saving by making them myself. As I'm looking for a solution, I grabbed my hook and yarn an went on creating. I mean what else was I gonna do besides crochet me a pad or 2?!? The design is best if you use a cotton or other plant-based fiber for it. Blends are also great options.

This is the "Take me everywhere" crochet tote handbag using lionbrand's ZZ twist yarn using 2 colors from the catalog, taupe and ecru. This crochet tote handbag can be used for many purposes, it can be a regular bag, a crochet work bag, a summer beach bag or even a farmer's market bag. It is flexible and strong at the same time, thanks to the strong base I designed to make this handbag hold still. In the pattern, you can find instructions that explain how to make the strong base bottom. This pattern is perfect for learning how to make a tote bag with flat bottom.