While it may be hot outside this time of year, the cool and calming shades of The Beach Blossoms Market Bag will have you imagining you are dragging your feet through the wet sand, or enjoying the feeling of cool water lapping against your toes. While designed as a market bag, The Beach Blossoms works well as an everyday tote, or bag to take to the beach! It is designed to easily be made larger or smaller to fit your needs (especially when it comes to shopping!). While designed with Caron Cotton Cakes in mind, cotton yarns of all types and colours will accentuate the stitching and style of the bag.

If you're wanting to start a quick and easy pattern then you'll definitely want to get your hands on this free crochet afghan pattern. The Ribbed Ripple Reversible Afghan has a lot of texture and is easy to work up. The whole pattern repeats the same row.

Hot Chili is a beginner-friendly crochet shawl using only basic stitches that forms an asymmetric triangle. Choose one beautiful skein of yarn, start this relaxing easy project and finish in a weekend! The sample uses Fingering Weight yarn in the most stunning red and pink colourway. The pattern would also work well with DK or Worsted weight yarn. I suggest using a larger than recommended hook size to give your shawl a loose drape and the stitches will open out beautifully after blocking. The decreases on one side of the shawl form ‘teeth' which is a striking feature of the design. Measurements Shawl pictured measures 66in 168cm on the longest length at the top, 50in 127cm along the bottom and 32in 81cm on the shortest side after blocking The pattern is in US Crochet Terms

Dad will fall for this gift - hook, line, and sinker. Crochet pattern for a fish-shaped dish towel (or potholder) made with cotton yarn. Make a few different colors or even a 2-toned fish for your kitchen. Skill level: Easy Finished item measures approximately: 11" tall by 7" wide. Materials needed: Sugar and Cream cotton yarn 1 oz in color of your choice (If you would like to use contrasting colors, 0.7 oz MC and 0.3 oz CC) Size G crochet hook Yarn needle 1-1/2" plastic ring

Northwest Beaches Tote Bag is an easy free crochet pattern, that works up quickly!! The colors and style of this tote bag reminds me of the far northern beaches of California and Oregon…. Yellow sunshine, Blue skies, Green coastal grass! Fill it up with your beach necessities, farmers market purchases or your workout clothes for the gym!! I hope you enjoy my latest Free Crochet Pattern!!

Cozy up in a field of flowers with this Wildflower Crochet Afghan. It's a granny square crochet afghan pattern that uses a variety of bright colors, which is sure to add a nice pop of color to your living room or baby nursery. Feel free to adjust the colors if it would match your home decor better - the color combinations are endless! The crochet granny squares are joined together with single crochet, but you're welcome to join them however you are comfortable with. This colorful crochet baby blanket would make a lovely homemade gift for an expectant mother.

The Woodward Hoodie Shawl is a fantastic fun pattern. The hoodie part of the design is totally optional but how can you not add the hood? Add some super cute and fun pom poms or even some tassels. Make the Woodward Hoodie Shawl in your most favorite colors for a very unique and customized look. This Woodward Hoodie Shawl will work up quickly and easily and can make a fantastic gift for your friends and family.

Keep your table looking great with a tablecloth! Use this free crochet pattern to make a lovely and feminine lace cloth. This tablecloth will add visual interest and texture any table.

This Easy Cross-Stitch Crochet Lap Blanket is an excellent project to have at a joyful 4th of July celebration. Made with comfortable worsted weight yarn and worked into an eye-catching texture, you'll be amazed at how soft and warm this little crochet blanket will feel. Once completed, you can easily keep it at home or use it to keep warm at an exciting Independence Day fireworks show. With so many possibilities, this cute crochet lapghan is sure to be a great project for whatever you decide to use it for. Find out how easy it is to make with this free pattern and you'll have your own crochet lap blanket in no time!