Crochet Summer Tote

How many tote bags do you own? Tote bags are one of those items that come in handy, so most of us have more than one! They come in many shapes and sizes and are made from all different types of materials. I have seen tote bags made out of plastic bags, floral fabric, gum wrappers, yarn and an old pair of Levi's. How cool is that!

I love tote bags, especially crocheted tote bags, they are fun to crochet and can be made in all different designs and colors. Crochet tote bags are the perfect accessory for summer and a great way to carry around the items you need for a trip to the beach, the park or the farmers market. And of course they are a great way to carry your crochet essential with you on your travels.

The pattern for this week is a summer tote that can be hooked up in no time!

                                    Crochet Summer Tote

This summer tote uses beginner friendly crochet stitches. It is made with dc stitches that are worked into an offset V stitch pattern and small stripes of sc stitches. The base of the bag is a crochet oval worked in a continuous round and the sides are worked around the oval. The straps of the tote are crocheted on the body making the tote one piece, so no seaming is necessary!

The crochet Tote is done in a color block pattern, so it will look good in many different color combinations! 

Since June is at its end, Next month the focus for crochet patterns will be on Boho Chic crochet. So join me for the next few weeks for some free Boho Chic patterns.

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Have a hooky day! Lynne

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Seashell Garland/Motifs

The summer is upon us! The weather is getting hot and people are spending more time outside and going on vacations. For many people going on vacation is spending time at the beach. The beach is a great place to relax and enjoy the sunshine and fresh air. Whenever I go to the beach I love to walk along the waters edge and collecting seashells.

This weeks summer crochet pattern is beach inspired, it is a collection of seashell motifs which you can use to decorate or string into a garland.

Here we go a skein:                                                                                                                     Seashell Motifs

                                       Seashell Garland

This collection of crochet patterns includes the instructions for four different seashell motifs and instructions for making a seashell garland.

                                           

                                            Conch Shell

                                             Fan Shell

                                            Sand Dollar

Star fish

These seashell motifs are easy to make and work up in no time since are made with basic crochet stitches. So grab your hook and Yarn and lets make this a crochet summer!

Have a hooky day! Lynne

*All images are copyright by Lynne Samaan and D60 Crochet, please do not use without permission, Thank you

Summer Scarf

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word scarf? For many people they think of cold winter days and snow. Scarves are a fashion item that can be worn year around! In winter a scarf is made for warmth, but in summer, a scarf is more of a fashion statement.

The summer crochet pattern for this week, is a summer scarf made with a cotton dk yarn crocheted in a light and lacy pattern. *This is a revision of my Light and Lacy scarf pattern published in Happily Hooked Magazine Issue #7, October 2014*

Here we go a skein:                                                                                                                      Summer Scarf

Crocheted scarves make great accessories, since they add a dash of color or personality to any outfit and can be worn around the neck or on your head. 

The summer scarf pattern is great for crocheters of all levels and is quick and easy to make! The stitch pattern is a three row repeat, using basic crochet stitches and a spike dc stitch. The edging is done in a reverse sc which gives the edges a finished look.

Grab your hook and yarn and crochet a summer scarf for you or make one for a friend!

Have a hooky day! Lynne

*All images are copyright by Lynne Samaan and D60 Crochet, please do not use without permission, Thank you! 

Mandala: Colors of Summer

The summer season has begun! The kids are out of school! This is a time when the sun shines bright and people are spending more time out of doors. For many it is time to go on a family trip or have a stay at home vacation. I remember those fun summers as a kid, out in the sunshine, eating popsicles, Fourth of July, spending time at the beach, and getting together with family! 

For the month of June we will be posting summer crochet patterns, starting with a summer Mandala. 

Here we go a skein, FOTH:

                               Colors of Summer Mandalas

These mandalas are called the Colors of Summer, since each one of these mandalas tells a story of a summer past:

                                         Fun in the Sun

This bright color mandala with the yellow center reminds me of the sunny summer days, sitting on the curb in front of the house eating bright color popsicles with friends.

                                          Beach Days

This mandala reminds me of the time we spent at the beach as kids. The blues are like the waves at the beach and white reminds me of the white foam on the top of the waves.

                                              Patriotic 

The good old red, white, and blue, these colors remind me of the American flag, the Fourth of July, and fireworks!

I love to have these colorful mandalas around the house to remind me of summer fun!

Grab your crochet hook and make some summer memories!

Have a hooky day! Lynne

*All images are copyright by Lynne Samaan and D60 Crochet, please do not use without permission, Thank you!