Summer Crochet Inspiration

So today I was scrolling through Facebook and someone asked what would be some good items to crochet for summer. Well that started me thinking and I started surfing on the web to find some pics for her and decided to make a blog post about it since I know that she is not the only one needing some inspiration.
The other reason for this blog is to link the pictures to the actual pattern site.  Here is what I found -

#1 Two Tone Shrug 

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/two-tone-shrug

#2 Gladiator Sandals 

http://crochetdreamz.blogspot.com/2012/04/gladiator-sandals-crochet-pattern-for.html#.UxgGMPnxqNk

#3Blue Filet Netting House Shoes 

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/blue-filet-netting-home-shoes

#4Summer hat 

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/spring-is-here-crocheted-hat

#5Tshirt yarn necklace - video showing how to do the finger knitting/weave 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REaX0oYEIGo

#6Floppy Sun Hat 

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/floppy-sun-hat-2

#7Tank Top Set - could not find pattern I will try to write out the pattern.

#8Flower Lariat - something similar but can be adapted 

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/curly-bone-branches-an-asymmetrical-branched-lariat-scarf-worked-in-two-halves

I will try to post more by this weekend. Stay tuned, and have fun crocheting!

Here is the second part as promised and this is only scratching the surface. Hope you guys enjoy making these wonderful items because there are some beauts in here. Good Luck and Happy Crocheting!

#10 - Lace Summer Shorts - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crochet-beach-shorts

http://www.etsy.com/listing/156266718/crochet-pattern-white-beach-shorts-and

#11 - Baby Summer Dress

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/swing-dress-or-top-pdf12-054

#12 - Granny Bunting Garland

 http://carinascraftblog.wardi.dk/2010/07/tutorial-crochet-granny-triangle.html

http://carinascraftblog.wardi.dk/2010/08/crochet-bunting-tutorial.html

http://crochethealingandraymond.wordpress.com/2010/10/09/bunting-time/

#13 - Summer Cotton Crocheted Bracelet

http://windrosefiberstudio.blogspot.com/2011/04/summer-cotton-crocheted-bracelet-free.html

#14 - Crochet Beaded Bracelet

http://www.futuregirl.com/craft_blog/2007/7/crochet-beaded-bracelet_30.aspx

#15 - Crochet Lace Circular Vest - No pattern found

#16 - Links and Loops Shrug 

http://blog.knitting-warehouse.com/2012/05/free-crochet-pattern-links-and-loops.html

#17 - Little Girls Purse

http://zoomyummy.com/little-girls-purse/

#18 - Summer Shrug

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shoulder-shrug---bamboo

No mistakes just great opportunities!

So I joined a group on Facebook called "Hookahs Day Out" and we challenge ourselves to create crocheted items or stitches that we have never done before. So our first project we used a stitch called "picot" stitch and we followed this video
by New Stitch a Day on YouTube  on how to do that. Here is a picture of a before and after steam blocking.


The challenging part of this pattern was  that we found this image on the web but no pattern. Well not until later that is. I searched with google image search to find out where it originated from and I found it on a picasa web album. So off we went to recreate this shawl.

I made a few videos explaining the process to some of the members so they would not feel so intimidated by the whole thing. I was doing great on my shawl or so I thought and when I finally finished I discovered that my shawl just didn't lay correctly. I tried it several different ways but no go. Finally I was about to frog it when I realized that I could actually turn the shawl into a shrug. This is how it came out.

 Needless to say I was very happy with it. I did how ever have to make a second one because I could not give this one away.

So, now we move on to our next project, a skirt! I have never done one before but I am very excited to get it done and try it on. If you would like to join our group visit us on facebook at Hookah Day Out.