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

Spring Crochet Patterns

My Niece is having a birthday this weekend and we will all be attending her party. I decided to make her a few goodies. Now mind you I have no idea her measurements and, I will probably regret not getting them, but I really love surprising the birthday person.

The first item I made was from a book called the "DoubleStitch Designs for the Crochet Fashionista" by Erika and Monika Simmons. I'm pretty sure everyone has seen or heard of them by now. They collaborate with Red Heart Yarn on patterns. I picked this particular book because it has some very cool, and modern style crochet garments.

I must confess that I did goof the pattern up. It did come out nice but I was sort of winging it. I did have trouble understanding some of the pattern so therefore it doesn't look exactly like the original. I do love the way it looks. What do you think?

My second item was this Happy Days Halter. Oh the possibilities with this pattern! It comes in 3 different sizes (small, medium, and large) but can be easily altered to go smaller or larger. My daughters loved it and so I will be making one for each of them and they of course have already picked out their colors. This was a free pattern from RedHeart.com and I have posted a link directly to it.

Happy Days Halter

The third item I made was inspired by another pattern I found in the book I mentioned above from the double stitch twins. I call this my hip hugger cover.
I really enjoyed the process of not having to look up at a pattern and just going with what felt and looked right. I will be posting the pattern at a later date once I have tested it. It was very fun and fast and I really hope she likes all of the items.

http://stitchandunwind.com/spring-crochet-patterns-stitch-share-giveaway