Summer is here! If I lived by the sea I would spend every single day on the beach. With crochet of course. The music of the waves and crochet would be such a relaxing combination! “Mindless” crochet projects with minimum counting are the best choice for this. I’ve rounded up 20 designs which in my opinion would work great for lazy summer days.
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1. Around the World blanket. This is a brand new design by me. It is finished already and I planned a pattern release for today. But unfortunately I haven’t managed to complete a photo tutorial yet, and release has been moved to the next week. But here is a sneak peek for you (and I am secretly in love with this blanket…) UPDATE: the pattern has been published already!!! Click the link to get it.
2. Windy Morning Shawlette uses very easy stitch pattern with repetitive increases. Made with light cotton or heavy wool yarn it will become a wonderful accessory for summer or winter.
3. Cozy Flowers Blanket by Cypress Textiles. Make all the two-round flower motifs at the beach, join when you get home. :)
4. Trio Blanket by Felted Button. I LOVE it! The pattern uses one simple stitch and all the magic is done by Whirl yarn*.
5. Diamond Stitch Blanket by Happy in Red. Looking for a simple baby blanket pattern? This one might be right for you. A nice stash buster.
6. Crisscross Catona Cushion by Felted Button. A simple way to make a stylish accessory for your home. First you make the stripes and then weave them together and turn into a pillow cover.
7. Forest Fog Cowl by me. Featuring my handsome husband. :) This cowl is a super fast and easy project. Variegated and solid yarns were used here.. Colors are changed in the end of every two rows, and there are no ends to weave in!
8. Endless Love Skinny Scarf by It's All In A Nutshell. You can easily adjust it to desired width and length. And make a wrap instead of a scarf.
9. Harlequin Blanket by Haak Maar Raak. Kirsten does amazing job with colors. I had a chance to see this blanket in progress, and this was the first time a touched a crocheted fabric made with Cotton 8 yarn*. So soft. And so well draping!
10. Textured Chevron Cushion by Miss Neriss. Be sure to check Nerissa’s blog for a matching blanket pattern.
11. Soft Shell Pashmina by Happy in Red. With love to mohair and alpaca. I need something like this in my life. I would choose dark blue and grey for myself. And what are your color favourites?
12. Riverstone Blanket by Jellina Creations. This blanket is made with mini skeins* of Stonewashed and Riverwashed yarns by Scheepejs, and black shade for framing.
13. Rebecca Möbius Scarf by Cypress Textiles. Such an unusual way to use gradient yarn. You will only need one cake of Whirl* (or Woolly Whirl*, or Frosted Whirl*), and will work with outside and inside tails at the same time.
14. Crochet Between the Lines Shawl by CanaDutch. Now that’s my favourite!! Read Between the Lines knitting shawl has become such a great hit. And in response to popularity Tammy designed a crochet version of it. With same yarn and same illusion effect. This pattern is for sale, but it only costs 1 euro on Ravelry.
15. Water Lilies Blanket by 50 Shades of 4-ply. This blanket reminds of a crochet art by Sophie Digard. I can’t stop looking at all beautiful color changes of Secret Garden* yarn. And I can only imagine how it feels to touch this blanket, as this yarn contains silk. Making simple squares is always relaxing, but it might be not so relaxing to join them together and weave in ends. But, hey!, it’s a part of it. And in the end you will have a luxory blanket, one of a kind.
16. Sunrise Shawl by Jellina Creations. Jellina is a true master of constructing and colouring. Jump to her blog to see more creations (and don’t miss FANTASTIC wall hangings made in Tunisian crochet).
17. Tetris Cowl by New Leaf Designs. A wonderful example of a “mindless” crochet project good for beginners. You make simple stitches, and Stardust yarn* creates a “tetris” patterning.
18. Feather & Fun Alpaca Shawl by Haak Maar Raak. Alpaca love again! If you haven’t worked with fine yarns before it might take a while before you get the feel and adjust your gauge. But then you can take it to the beach and enjoy the beauty growing (slowly) in your hands.
19. Skittles Blanket by Felted Button. A simple repetitive stitch pattern with lots of happy colors.
20. Granny Winter Shawl by Haak Maar Raak. Crochet classics for all ages. Made with fine cotton yarn this shawl will be great not only for winter.
All designs mentioned in this round-up were created by me and my Blogger friends. And I am safe to say they are top quality. For more inspiration, please, visit this page on Scheepjes website.
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