Summer Crochet Crafts You Can Do This Weekend
Every summer when I was a kid I would have to teach myself how to crochet again, but I would crochet all summer long. I loved quick projects I could finish in a weekend at my grandmothers house, and these crafts from all of these incredible pattern makers hit that mark! Whether you're stocking up on coasters for backyard get-togethers or looking for a new top to wear to the beach, this roundup has a little bit of everything. Grab your hook, a skein of cotton yarn, and let's get stitching!
1. Crochet Sun Coasters
These sunny little coasters are worked in a granny-style circle with a ring of pointed rays around the edge, so they look just like a mini sun peeking out from under your glass. They're a great scrap-yarn project and stitch up in under an hour, making them perfect for a quick porch project before your next backyard party.
Get the pattern at Make and Takes →
2. Crochet Citrus Coasters
One base pattern, four juicy results — this design can be customized into lemon, lime, orange, or grapefruit slices just by switching up your color palette. They come together in a few short rounds and make a cute, coordinated set for picnics and porch drinks all summer.
Get the pattern at Easy Breezy Crochet →
3. Mesh Crochet Tote Bag
This airy, open-stitch tote is ideal for farmers market runs, beach days, or just tossing your current project inside to take on the go. The mesh construction means sand shakes right out and wet swimsuits can breathe, and it's worked in one piece so there's no sewing pieces together at the end.
Get the pattern at Armchair Crafts →
4. Sunflower Crochet Drawstring Pouch
A small, sweet project that's endlessly useful — tuck away jewelry, lip balm, or little treats inside this sunflower-themed drawstring pouch. It's quick enough to finish in one sitting and makes a lovely handmade gift alongside a bigger summer project.
Get the pattern at Speedy Crochet →
5. Easy Crochet Hearts
Not just for Valentine's Day! These mini crochet hearts whip up in minutes with basic stitches and can be strung into garlands, clipped onto gift bags, or scattered across a picnic blanket for a sweet handmade touch this summer.
Get the pattern at Saving Dollars and Sense →
6. 8-Hour Cabana Crochet Shawl
Don't let the name intimidate you — this asymmetrical shawl is worked in simple double crochet from one corner to the other, and the designer finished it in a single day of Netflix-watching. Made in a light cotton-blend yarn, it's the perfect drape for cool evenings after a hot beach day.
Get the pattern at Pattern Princess →
7. Crochet Cherries
These plump little cherries are stuffed and finished with crocheted stems and leaves, making them a fun keychain, bag charm, or hanging decoration for your craft room. A simple beginner project using just single and half double crochet.
Get the pattern at The Gingerbread House →
8. Classic Halter Top
Ready to wear your crochet? This classic halter comes in six sizes and is worked in a breathable linen-cotton blend, making it a light, cooling piece for the hottest days of the year. The stitch pattern stays simple throughout, so it's a doable weekend project even if garments feel intimidating.
Let us know what you decide to start crafting…
That's eight ways to spend a summer weekend with a hook in hand, from ten-minute coasters to a full wearable top. Pick one (or three!) and let us know what you make.
Much love,
— The Johnsons