*FREE* Summer Crochet Essentials Set

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If y’all weren’t ready for summer, I have a feeling that this set will get you in the mood. 🙂

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So please welcome the Summer Crochet Essentials Set!

This 3 piece set includes everything you need to take your effortless summer outfit to the next level. Transform a basic tee or little black dress with the Summer Crochet Essentials Set, which includes a sunhat, drawstring tote, and kerchief made with a sturdy mercerized cotton yarn. These classic spring, summer, and vacation accessories can be styled in many ways, together or separately, and are perfect for the beach and warm weather. My sample was designed with 24/7 Cotton by Lion Brand Yarn, in the colors White and Tan. These are great pieces to make from using yarn in your stash, or an excuse to try out some new cotton yarns!

Other great yarn options besides 24/7 Cotton include:

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I designed this summer crochet set with Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton in the colors White and Tan. You can pick this yarn up at either your local Jo-Ann stores or by going to www.LionBrandYarn.com and shopping all of their 30+ amazing colors.

Not all designs come easy and this one definitely gave me some trouble along the way. I made the sunhat about four times before finally landing on the winning pattern. I am so pleased with how they all turned out so it’s always worth it in the end! I wanted this to be a set without being so matchy-matchy. I made the bag first and that one came pretty natural to me. I knew I wanted stripes and more beige so it would hide dirt, especially if using at the beach. So rather than designing the hat exactly the same with the stripes, I decided to use the same stitch in a solid white to really give the feel for summer and be able to wear with any summer prints or bathing suit patterns. The kerchief came so effortlessly and I went with tan so you could wear it around your neck without getting dirty with sun block, makeup, etc.

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I can’t wait to see what you come up with! Make sure to tag me on your socials @littleredknits and use the hashtags #SummerCrochetEssentialsSet and #LittleRedKnits so I can see your beautiful new accessories.

Thank you all so much in advance for your love and support! I hope you enjoy my new designs!

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Gianna

Finished Sizes

Sunhat Bucket: 8” W x 5.5” L (20 cm W x 14 cm L) laid flat

Sunhat Brim: 17” W x 4.5” L (43 cm W x 11.5 cm L) laid flat

Drawstring Tote: 15” W x 12” L (38 cm L x 30.5 cm L) laid flat

Drawstring Tote Straps: 0.5” W x 32” L (1 cm W x 81 cm L) laid flat

Kerchief: 3” W x 32” L (7.5 cm W x 81 cm L) laid flat

Yarn and Yarn Requirements

Featured Yarn: Lion Brand Yarn 24/7 Cotton

100% Mercerized Cotton; 186 yd (170 m) per 100 grams.

White (Color A): 4 skeins

744 yd (680 m)

Taupe (Color B): 3 skeins

558 yd (510 m)

Materials

US H/5mm Crochet Hook
US G/4mm Crochet Hook
Note: Adjust your hook size as necessary to obtain gauge
Scissors
Tape Measure
Tapestry Needle

Gauge

Sunhat: 2” / 5 cm = 7 sts x 6 rounds (held double in sc blo in the round)

Drawstring Tote: 2” / 5 cm = 7 sts x 6 rounds (held double in sc blo in the round)

Kerchief: 2” / 5cm = 4 rows x 7 sts (held single worked in flat hdc rows)

Abbreviations

blo: back loop only
BOR: beginning of round
ch: chain
hdc: half double crochet
PM: place marker
rep: repeat
sc: single crochet
sk – skip
sl st: slip stitch
st(s): stitch(es)
*: repeat instructions until specified
( ): complete instructions in parentheses all in one stitch

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Pattern Notes

All Little Red Knits’ patterns are written in US terms.
ch 1 at beginning of rows/rounds do not count as a st.
Sunhat and Drawstring Tote have sections that are worked in a seamless spiral round.
Drawstring Tote straps are made using the Romanian Cord method. You can watch a tutorial video for that method HERE.
Sunhat and Drawstring Tote patterns are made holding the yarn double stranded.
Kerchief pattern is made holding the yarn single stranded.
This pattern is written in short hand, (ex: 2sc = 2 sc sts in one st).
Number in brackets at the end of each row/round indicate the st count.
Keep in mind: Your gauge, yardage used, and finished size may vary depending on the yarn used and if you make any changes to the pattern as written.

Sunhat Pattern

Round 1: With Color A held double, sc 8 in magic circle and pull tight to close. – [8]

Round 2: 2sc blo, (PM on first st made to mark the BOR), in each st around. – [16]

Continue crocheting in a spiral:

Round 3: *sc blo, (PM on first st made to mark the BOR), 2sc blo. Repeat from * around. – [24]

Move marker to first st of each round from here forward.

Round 4: *sc 2 blo, 2sc blo, rep from * around. – [32]

Round 5: *sc 3 blo, 2sc blo , rep from * around. – [40]

Round 6: *sc 4 blo, 2sc blo, rep from * around. – [48]

Round 7: *sc 5 blo, 2sc blo, rep from * around. – [56]

Round 8: *sc 6 blo, 2sc blo, rep from * around. – [64]

Round 9: *sc 7 blo, 2sc blo, rep from * around. – [72]

Rounds 10-18: sc blo in a spiral for 9 rounds. – [72]

Round 19: sl st around. – [72]

Round 20: *sc 5 blo, 2sc blo, rep from * around. – [84]

Round 21: *sc 6 blo, 2sc blo, rep from * around. – [96]

Round 22: *sc 7 blo, 2sc blo, rep from * around. – [108]

Round 23: *sc 8 blo, 2sc blo, rep from * around. – [120]

Round 24: *sc 9 blo, 2sc blo, rep from * around. – [132]

Rounds 25-27: sc blo in a spiral for 3 rounds.. – [132]

Round 28: *sc 2 blo, (sc, ch 2, sc). Rep from * around.

Cut yarn, tie off, and weave in all ends.

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Drawstring Tote Pattern

Round 1: With Color B held double, sc 8 in magic circle and pull tight to close. – [8]

Round 2: 2sc, (PM on first st made to mark the BOR), in each st around. – [16]

Round 3: ch 1, *sc 1, (PM on first st made to mark the BOR), 2sc, rep from * around. – [24]

Move marker to first st of each round from here forward:

Round 4: ch 1, *sc 2, 2sc, rep from * around. – [32]

Round 5: ch 1, *sc 3, 2sc, rep from * around. – [40]

Round 6: ch 1, *sc 4, 2sc, rep from * around. – [48]

Round 7: ch 1, *sc 5, 2sc, rep from * around. – [56]

Round 8: ch 1, *sc 6, 2sc, rep from * around. – [64]

Round 9: ch 1, *sc 7, 2sc, rep from * around. – [72]

Round 10: ch 1, *sc 8, 2sc, rep from * around. – [80]

Round 11: ch 1, *sc 9, 2sc, rep from * around. – [88]

Round 12: ch 1, *sc 10, 2sc, rep from * around. – [96]

Continue crocheting in a spiral:

Rounds 13-14: sc blo around. Cut yarn leaving a tail. – [96]

Rounds 15-16: With Color A, sc blo around. Cut yarn leaving a tail. – [96]

Rounds 17-20: With Color B, sc blo around. Cut yarn leaving a tail. – [96]

Rounds 21-22: With Color A, sc blo around. Cut yarn leaving a tail. – [96]

Rounds 23-26: With Color B, sc blo around. Cut yarn leaving a tail. – [96]

Rounds 27-28: With Color A, sc blo around. Cut yarn leaving a tail. – [96]

Rounds 29-32: With Color B, sc blo around. Cut yarn leaving a tail. – [96]

Rounds 33-40: With Color A, sc blo around. Cut yarn leaving a tail. – [96]

Tie off, and weave in all ends.

Straps

With US H/5mm crochet hook, hold Color B double stranded and make two straps 32” / 81 cm long, using the Romanian Cord Method, (video support HERE).

Insert first strap 2” / 2.5 cm below the top of the tote.

Weave the strap in and out, leaving approximately 3.5” / 9 cm between, nine times.

Attach second strap evenly on both sides of the tote and secure both ends with a knot.

Kerchief Pattern

With Color B, ch 13.

Row 1: hdc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, turn. – [12]

Row 2: ch 1, sk 2, hdc in 3rd st and each st across to last 2 sts, 2hdc in last 2 sts, turn. – [12]

Row 3: ch 1, hdc in each st across, turn. – [12]

Row 4: ch 1, sk 2, hdc in 3rd st and each st across to last 2 sts, 2hdc in last 2 sts, turn. – [12]

Repeat rows 3 & 4 until your work measures 32” / 81 cm.

Border

Round 1: ch 1, *sc 1, (sc, ch 3, sc). Rep from * around entire border of kerchief.

Cut yarn, tie off, and weave in all ends. Wet block or steam for best finished results.

Congratulations on finishing your Summer Crochet Essentials Set! Tag me on your socials, @littleredknits and use the hashtags #SummerCrochetEssentialsSet and #LittleRedKnits when sharing your finished pieces.

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