I'm definitely a year-round crocheter--I can't even go a day without getting a hook in my hand--but it can be hard to find inspiring projects for the summer. In that vein, I have rounded up a collection of summer top patterns, a couple of shrugs, and some things that are just meant for inspiration.
Patterns
This free pattern from Coats and Clark was originally published in 1956. Some things never go out of style, and with vintage being so in right now, this seems like a great choice.
This beautiful pullover is on sale for $3.85 right now. It would be great over a sundress or as a swim cover up.
I like the look of this tunic in the Summer 2013 issue of Interweave Crochet.
This tunic from the Spring 2013 issue looks quite pretty as well.
This gorgeous shrug was published in the March 2013 edition of Inside Crochet. An electronic version of the magazine can be purchased in the Apple app store or on
pocketmags.com.
I am loving this t-shirt from the June 2013 Inside Crochet. This pattern and the one before it are enough to make me want a subscription to the magazine.
The pattern for this top is available for $6. I love the stitch pattern in the body.
This gorgeous shrug is from the book Austentatious Crochet. All the designs in the book are inspired by Jane Austen, and all the ones I've seen are so beautiful and romantic. There are quite a few in the book that would be good for summer. You can download the Kindle version
here or buy it in print
here.
The pattern for this cute striped tee is available for free
here. Click on the Cami/Tee picture link to find the pattern. Pierrot, the Japanese yarn company that puts out this pattern, has a ton of cute, free crochet patterns. I highly recommend checking it out.
Is this not gorgeous? The pattern is available as an instant download by
Queenieamanda on Etsy for $5.50.
The pattern for this cute cropped cardi is published in Blueprint Crochet Sweaters by Robyn Chachula. She is a great designer. I own this book, and I can recommend it highly. It can be purchased
here.
I think this tank by Sara Dudek is super cute. She also has a t-shirt version of this pattern and several other very cute designs. The pattern is available as a $5.00 Ravelry download.
Another great tank top, this one is by Doris Chan, who is awesome. I love the mix of a lacy stitch pattern and the post stitches.
This pattern, available for $5 as an instant download, is by
Elevenhandmade. Check out her shop to find many other unique, fun, and funky designs.
I think this shrug is so pretty, as are the other shrug patterns in
BernoliesDesigns. This one is available as a $4.99 instant download.
This pattern is available as a $6 Ravelry download. It's such a cute motif pattern, and wait until you see the neckline.
Inspiration
This mesh crochet top originally came from Forever 21. A nice comfortable and casual look, it seems easy enough to make something similar. I love the pockets.
This top can be purchased from
IngasHandKnits on Etsy. I love the uneven hemline that follows the lovely flower motifs.
This is a junior's top from Nordstrom. It looks like two large square motifs. Very cute.
This gorgeous top does have a pattern, but it is out of print. Maybe someone is selling it on eBay.
This top is by
SmilingKnitting on Etsy. I love the flower motifs with the jewels. It's a very nice detail.
I love this whole Bohemian look, but that crochet top is great.
I absolutely adore this blue crochet dress. The author of the post picked it up at a thrift store for $3. Can you believe it?
Not enough inspiration or just don't want to undertake as large a project? Why not try embellishing existing tops with some crochet?
Add sleeves to an tank top or t-shirt.
Replace the top of a shirt with a crochet yoke.
Or, embellish your top with a crochet doily.
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