Crochet isn’t just for cold weather! Here are some of my favorite FREE crochet patterns to make for the warmer summer months.

Who doesn’t love a fanny pack?! You can find the Ramble & Rue Crossbody Bum Bag Pattern designed by Marly Bird here: Free Crochet Crossbody Bag Pattern – Ramble and Rue Belt Bag | Marly Bird Save the pattern to your Ravelry favorites here: https://ravel.me/ramble-and-rue-crossbody

This pattern calls for a variegated yarn, which makes the colors work up beautifully….and less ends to weave in! The flow of this top is perfect for warmer weather! You can find the Country Sunset Summer Top designed by Brianna Iaropoli of Life and Yarn here: FREE Easy Summer Crochet Top Pattern – Life + Yarn Save the pattern to your Ravelry favorites here: https://ravel.me/country-sunset-summer-top

How adorable is this strawberry bag?!?! This design is worked up by seaming together individually made squares and adding straps. You can find the Cute Strawberry Bag pattern designed by Amber of Divine Debris here: Free Cute Strawberry Bag Crochet Pattern by Divine Debris Save the pattern to your Ravelry favorites here: https://ravel.me/cute-strawberry-bag

Bandanas always scream summertime to me! This pattern is worked up using Coboo cotton yarn which gives it a gorgeous drape. You can find the Desert Rose Bandana designed by Rachel Weiss of Leaping Loops here: Desert Rose Bandana Crochet Pattern – Leaping Loops Save the pattern to your Ravelry favorites here: Ravelry: Desert Rose Bandana pattern by Rachel Weiss

Crochet something cute for your plants using overlay mosaic crochet! You can find the Mosaic Squares Plant Pot Cover designed by Erin Toews of Juniper & Oakes here: Mosaic Squares Plant Pot Cover – Overlay Mosaic Crochet Pattern – Free Chart – Juniper and Oakes Save the pattern to your Ravelry favorites here: https://ravel.me/mosaic-squares-plant-pot-cover

We always need a tote bag in the summer! The size and texture of this bag is amazing!!! You can find The Marlowe Tote designed by Meghan Ballmer of Meghan Makes Do here: The Marlowe Tote- Free Crochet Pattern — Meghan Makes Do Save the pattern to your Ravelry favorites here: https://ravel.me/the-marlowe-tote

Make your own fun this summer by crocheting a hacky sack! You can find these Stitch Kickers designed by Marly Bird and Robyn Chachula here: Stitch Kickers — Free Crochet Hacky Sack Pattern by Marly Bird & Robyn Chachula Save the pattern to your Ravelry favorites here: https://ravel.me/stitch-kickers-hacky-sack

Protect your eyes and skin with this beautiful sun hat! The perfect summer accessory! You can find the Striped Floppy Sun Hat designed by Brianna Iaropoli of Life and Yarn here: Free Big Floppy Crochet Wide Brim Sun Hat Pattern for Summer – Life + Yarn Save the pattern in your Ravelry favorites here: https://ravel.me/striped-floppy-sun-hat

Protect your shades with this quick crochet project using bulky yarn! You can find the Casual Crochet Sunglasses Case designed by Tamara Kelly of Moogly here: Free Casual Crochet Sunglasses Case Pattern Save the pattern to your Ravelry favorites here: https://ravel.me/casual-crochet-sunglasses-case

Rafia screams summer and beach vacation! Keep the sun off your face while still letting the breeze in. You can find the Stepping Out Sun Hat designed by Pia Thadani of Stitches n’ Scraps here: Raffia Crochet Sun Hat – Stepping Out – Stitches n Scraps Save the pattern to your Ravelry favorites here: https://ravel.me/stepping-out-sun-hat

A mesh bag is always needed in the summer, whether you are shopping at the market or strolling the beach! You can find the Sakura Market Bag designed by Krisztina of K.A.M.E. Crochet here: Sakura Market Bag – K.A.M.E. Crochet Save the pattern in your Ravelry favorites here: https://ravel.me/sakura-market-bag

Protect your tables from your summertime drinks while also adding some brightness to your space with these sunflowers! Find the Sunflower Coasters pattern designed by Rachel Weiss of Leaping Loops here: Sunflower Coasters – Leaping Loops Save the pattern in your Ravelry favorites here: https://ravel.me/sunflower-coasters-19