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Summer Crochet Inspiration: Light & Lacy Patterns to Keep You Cool

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By Amanda Saladin

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Summer’s here, and it’s time to break out your crochet hooks! These lightweight and airy crochet stitches are perfect for warmer weather projects, from stylish tops and beach cover-ups to lacy scarves and warm weather accessories. These are all FREE patterns!

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  • Split Sleeve Tee
  • Unforgettable Scarf
  • Filet Crochet Cabled Cardigan
  • Crochet Water Bottle Holder
  • Easy V-Neck Top
  • Perfect Layering Sweater
  • Ribbon Tee
  • Tie Sleeve Tee
  • Textured Crochet Water Bottle Holder
  • Striped Duffel Bag

Split Sleeve Tee

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This fun and easy top is made using just double crochet and chains in a v-stitch pattern. Make a front and back and stitch a couple of seams and you’ve got a great summer top!

Get the free pattern: Split Sleeve Tee

Unforgettable Scarf

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Use an open stitch to create a light and airy scarf to accessorize your summer wardrobe. This project has over 140 projects in Ravelry and has been made in so many amazing colors!

Get the free pattern: Unforgettable One Skein Scarf

Filet Crochet Cabled Cardigan

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Use DK weight cake yarn to crochet a beautiful summer cardi complete with cables! The cake yarn does all the colorwork for you!

Get the free pattern: Filet Cabled Cardigan

Crochet Water Bottle Holder

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Use some of your leftover cotton yarn to crochet a great summer accessory! This water bottle holder is easy to crochet using double crochet and chains, with a thermal stitch strap for extra stability.

Get the free pattern here (with a download option!): Easy Crochet Water Bottle Holder

Easy V-Neck Top

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Use double crochet and chains to crochet this great summer top that includes options for a belt or without.

Get the free pattern: Easy V-Neck Top

Perfect Layering Sweater

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This fun sweater is crocheted from the bottom up and is nearly seamless. Perfect for layering over tanks or camis, or for wearing as-is. Made from simple single and double crochet stitches.

Get the free pattern: Perfect Layering Sweater

Ribbon Tee

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Small eyelet details and a ribbon accent at the bottom make this a great summer tee option. Crocheted in double crochet for a fast and easy project.

Get the free pattern: Ribbon Tee

Tie Sleeve Tee

Use this free crochet pattern for the Tie Sleeve Tee to crochet a cold shoulder sweater with tie detailing!
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Work up simple front and back panels to create this beautiful tee pattern. Double crochets and chains are all it takes, and simple seaming completes the tee.

Get the free pattern: Tie Sleeve Tee

Textured Crochet Water Bottle Holder

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Here is another great water bottle holder, using a fun textured stitch! This is wonderful for carrying around your water, and you can make the strap any length you like!

Get the free pattern: Textured Crochet Water Bottle Holder

Striped Duffel Bag

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Carry all your beach essentials in this fun duffel bag! We took this on a family trip to the beach and absolutely loved having such a roomy bag.

Get the free pattern: Striped Duffel Bag

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