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24 Summer Crochet Patterns

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Keep stitching! This summer during the warm, sultry days when school is out and vacation plans become a reality, don’t put those crochet hooks away! There is a lot of sitting time that just begs for a crochet project in your hands, such as the ones you’ll discover in this stylishly chic summer issue of Crochet!

  • Cool as a cucumber! Knit-look Tunisian crochet mesh and breezy hairpin lace combine to create the Sea Spray Tunic. Silk blend yarn adds incredible drape and shine to this sleek, loose-fitting tunic.
  • Feel light as a feather! Both sophisticated and casual, the Light as Air Kimono is the perfect go-to cardigan for all summertime styles.
  • Too cute for words! The on-trend Llama Baby Blanket & Booties baby set is the perfect baby gift for that special little one in your life.

Plus, we’ll introduce you to charities who will benefit by your generous, heartfelt gift of crochet. Discover all this and more inside this summer issue of Crochet! Download (or subscribe) today!

Wanting to learn how to do Tunisian Crochet? Check out this Online course “Tunisian Crochet For Beginners”.

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Crochet Baby Beanie – A Sweet Beginner-Friendly Hat Pattern for Baby Showers and Handmade Gifts

This Crochet Baby Beanie is one of those simple little patterns that makes a really lovely handmade gift. It uses soft Bernat Softee Baby yarn for the hat, a fluffy Pipsqueak edging, and an optional crochet flower on the side, giving it that cute baby-shower-ready finish.

What makes this one appealing is that the shape is worked in easy rounds, starting with a magic circle and increasing up to 48 stitches before moving into the textured post-stitch section. The fluffy edging softens the whole look, and the added flower gives it a sweet decorative touch without making the project feel too fussy.

I also like that it feels like a pattern you could easily customize. You could skip the flower for a simpler baby beanie, change the colors for a more modern look, or keep the pink-and-white version for a classic handmade baby gift. It has that practical “quick weekend project” feel, which is always handy when a baby shower sneaks up on you.

If you’re looking for an easy crochet baby hat pattern with a soft, cozy finish, this one is definitely worth a look. It’s cute, giftable, and the fluffy trim gives it a little extra charm.