Dear Crochet Friend,

Ah, the sweet promise of Summer! Our June issue of I Like Crochet has fun and inspiring projects that won’t wear you out! Let’s take a peek, starting with our featured patterns…

Let the kids set the tone for fun and frolic on your next outing. Our Little Sailor Raglan Pullover is totally beach-worthy, from its bold white and aqua stripes to its irresistibly adorable crab motif! Keep this soft and cozy pullover handy for when the summer breezes kick up.

If your little one likes cardigans, dress them up in classic style with our Toddler Fisherman’s Sweater. This pint-sized sweater takes its inspiration from traditional fisherman knits, with rich texture, warm decorative stitches, and a timeless look. Keep this classic cardigan on hand whenever you head out!

For young ones who need something a little fancy, crochet our Sunlit Garden Dress. The light, breezy design will remind you of warm sunny days and blooming flowers. Delicate stitchwork creates a garden of its own, and the flowing silhouette makes this dress move like a summer breeze. Perfect for a weekend day out or even a special occasion, this handmade beauty is sure to bring compliments!

Add a little garden whimsy to your space with The Garden Gang. This little basket of veggies is a harvest of garden-inspired characters just full of personality! These little veggies are fun to make — and a great scrapbusting project, too. Create a set as a boredom-buster, or make this basket set as a gift for a little farmer in your life!

There’s plenty to celebrate this summer, so red, white, and blue will be in season all summer long! Add a touch of handcrafted charm to your table with our Treble Linked Stars Runner. This eye-catching runner features delicately connected star motifs, each worked in treble crochet to create a lacy texture that will elevate your table setting with its festive design.

Take a little bit of the sea with you when you head out. Our Fisherman Core Bag is sturdy & stylish, ready to carry whatever you need. This bag features a rich visual texture and durable construction, so it’s perfect for everything from everyday essentials to your trip the market and beyond. Why settle for a boring bag? Make the basic beautiful!

Americana

Get your patriotic game on with our V is for Victory Tote. This vintage-inspired tote is perfect for carrying your essentials to the beach, the park, a picnic — even fireworks! The V-stitch pattern makes this bold & bright bag expandable to carry whatever needs carrying.

Bring the Red, White, & Blue inside and make doing the dishes seem like less of a chore. Our Red, White and Stripes Dishcloth is a great opportunity for you to practice your tapestry crochet technique as you make something pretty and practical to brighten up your kitchen!

Or make a little girl feel extra special with our Liberty Bow. This trendy large bow shows off our colors with style, and would be perfect for a holiday picnic or a trip to watch the fireworks. And give a cheer to the Red, White and Blue with our Patriotic Pillow. It’s sure to brighten up your summer gatherings.

Fisherman’s Core

Get into an island state of mind with Shelly’s Beachcomber Crochet Bag. Glittering sea glass beads and bright shells give this easy weekend project a tropical look that will make you want to head to the beach. But this bulky cotton yarn bag will work just as well as a shopping bag for any day use. Who says shopping bags have to be boring? Break away from the ho-hum reusable bags and tote something that’s both sturdy and stylish!

Here’s a great small project for the weekend or on the go: our Beachy Bliss Shell Dishcloth. Visions of the beach are just a few steps away in your kitchen. And this dishcloth will make doing the dishes a little less dreary.

Summer’s tee shirt weather, so why not make your own? If you want to stay cool and look chill, you might want to make our Set Your Sights on Stripes Top. The pattern will put your basic crochet skills to good use to make a delightful lightweight top. And our Wide Horizon Boatneck Tee is oversized, drapey, and features bold stripes in seaside shades of blue.

Or dip into one of these fun crochet projects:

• Blue Sea Star Bag
• Clear Skies Bath Rug Crochet Pattern
• Anchor Cove Shawl
• Marin Ruana
• Captain Cutie Boat Shoes
• Shellweave Basket Cozy

Homegrown

Be sure to set aside some time to crochet something close to home to make every day a little brighter.

In the kitchen, items that are practical can be pretty, too. Take our Gingham Grove Dishcloths. Bring the outdoors in with these gingham-patterned dishcloths, with their sweet, ruffled edges and flat fruit appliqué. These dishcloths will make cleanup less of a chore!

Our Presto Placemats pack a powerful punch of color, and they make a great scrapbusting project. And with all those stripes, there are no ends to weave in!

Keep the warm summer vibe going at the dinner table with our Watermelon Placemat and Napkin Ring Set. Make a big batch to set out at your next family gathering. And keep the watermelon theme front and center with our charming Farm Stand Watermelon Basket. Use it as a centerpiece display, or put it to work as a fruit bowl or napkin basket.

Keep in mind that little ones enjoy picnics, too. Why not make our Playtime Picnic Set as a special baby gift? Or make yourself some fun retro accessories. Our Daisy Chain Set makes creative use of mini granny squares to make cool summer sandals and a soft floral bangle.

So many choices! So many projects you can toss in your yarn bag on the way out the door. Beautiful projects to wear and share! Our June issue of I Like Crochet is packed with inspiring, fun, projects for friends, family, and you. Let’s go crochet!