Vacation Longing

Dear users, dear authors,
when the daily grind has really caught up with you, you might start feeling a little vacation longing. This thread is the place for patterns that can brighten up everyday life so that the time until your vacation passes more quickly.
Discover, shop, and make them now.

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Queenie the jellyfish gets you in the mood for summer, sun, and the sea :-)
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The cute jellyfish Queenie measures about 9 cm and is a fun companion. Whether as a cuddle buddy, an "aquarium" resident, or simply as a decoration, Queenie is sure to catch everyone’s eye. You should know how to

• single crochet, slip stitch
• make a magic ring
• half double crochet and double crochet
• increase and decrease single crochets

What you’ll need:

• Yarn in the color of your choice for the jellyfish’s body (I used dark blue), suitable for a 3.5 mm crochet hook
• Leftover yarn in a different shade for the eyes and tentacles (I used a light turquoise), also suitable for a 3.5 mm crochet hook, plus some thread to embroider the mouth later
• 3.5 mm crochet hook
• Safety eyes, approx. 8 mm
• stuffing
• Darning needle and scissors

15 illustrated pages of crochet pattern
Difficulty level: easy

Knitting Pattern Triangular Shawl CHIEMSEE WAVES




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With this triangular shawl in ocean colors, you can almost hear the waves of the Bavarian Sea, Lake Chiemsee, rushing. Whether on a Chiemsee steamboat heading over to Fraueninsel or Herrenchiemsee Palace, or in a mountain café with a view of Lake Chiemsee – with this cuddly-soft lace shawl in the finished measurements 150 cm x 65 cm (or your desired measurements), any woman will feel completely at ease.


The download includes a

• detailed PDF knitting pattern, illustrated and explained (21 pages), with a short version for printing
• PDF basic knitting techniques incl. crocheting chain stitches and slip stitches

These knitting skills are used:
casting on stitches, knit and purl stitches, increasing stitches from the strand between stitches, knitting through the back loop and purling through the back loop, yarn overs, knitting stitches together, slipped decreases, binding off stitches.

Difficulty level: intermediate / easy for experienced knitters

Material:
Basically, any thin yarn of your choice with the appropriate needle size + one needle size larger than recommended on the yarn label can be used.

used here: 50 g light turquoise + 50 g darker turquoise Ferner Wolle Merino Lace hand-dyed, 100% merino, 50 g – 250 m for needle size 2.0 to 3.0; used here: circular knitting needles 3.0 with different cable lengths (60 cm for the beginning, then switch to 80 cm cable length), circular knitting needle 4.0 with at least 80 cm cable length; yarn needle for sewing in ends, scissors; crochet hook size 2.5.

Longing for the Caribbean? Then knit it into being!

Here is the pattern for it.



A bag that is knitted in the round from bottom to top. A simple slipped-stitch pattern in two colors creates that Caribbean flair.
You’ll need cotton yarn (yardage 69 m per 50 g), 2 skeins of color A and 1 skein of color B. It’s knitted on a 5 mm circular needle. You’ll also need a stitch marker.

Crochet pattern for the ROMINA long shirt/mesh dress - backless



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for summer – sun – beach – and everything else..

• no side seams
• backless
• for beginners and advanced crocheters
• can be adapted to any size
• variable length (the model shown here has a total length of approx. 80 cm)
• as a long shirt
• as a (beach) dress
• as a top

Included in the download :

• illustrated PDF crochet pattern (15 pages) plus additionally
• PDF crochet chart pattern A
• PDF crochet chart pattern B

These crochet skills are used:
chain stitches, single crochets, slip stitches, decreasing stitches (explained).

Difficulty level: intermediate, easy for experienced crocheters

Material: Basically, any yarn you like can be used with the appropriate hook size.

Used here:

• for size XS/S approx. 250 g in total
• for size M                      300 g
• for size L                       350 g

of a cotton yarn, e.g. Limone (Schoeller+Stahl)/Catania (Schachenmayr), 100% cotton, 50 g – 125 m, any color choice; according to the label for hook size 2.5 – 3.5; used here: 3.5 crochet hook.

We also need: measuring tape, yarn needle for weaving in ends, sewing needle for attaching the decorative buttons, 2 decorative buttons, scissors, safety pin or straight pin for securing the straps, stitch markers if desired.

The beach is calling:

Women’s Hat Violetta - crocheted from raffia


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Well protected - ready for summer..with a crochet hat made of “paper”.

The cellulose material is featherlight and can be “scrunched” into any bag. Rafia “yarns” are either raffia or viscose, depending on the manufacturer. Of course, it can also be crocheted with other yarns with a similar yardage and hook size (see below).

Basic crochet skills for crocheting in rounds are enough.

The PDF pattern is for head circumferences from 52 cm to 55 cm, illustrated step by step and can easily be adjusted for a different head circumference (described in the pattern).
Also included are a printable summary as well as links and tips for beginners.

We need: approx. 85 g (= 4 skeins of 25 g each) Rafia (Adriafil), 100% cellulose (wood pulp), hand wash, 25 g – approx. 50 m length, for crochet hook size 4.5 – 5.0, used here: crochet hook size 4.5;
measuring tape, scissors, yarn needle for weaving in ends, optionally a narrow velvet ribbon approx. 110 cm long

Longing for the beach and the sea? Crocheting these shells might ease that a little. You can get started right away, because you can crochet them with any yarn you like and the matching crochet hook. It’s best to choose gradient yarn in pastel colors—then they’ll turn out especially beautiful! You can download the pattern here.

Crochet Top for Cup Sizes A to B

How about crocheting something for your vacation?
It’ll make the wait more enjoyable.
A crochet top for the beach, the lake, or festivals:





I used a blended yarn consisting of 50% cotton and 50% linen, with a yardage of 125 meters per 50 grams. I used just under 60 grams with a size 3.5 hook. The pattern is explained step by step with text and pictures. You don’t have to be crochet pros, but you should be advanced beginners. You should know how to do: chain stitches, single crochet, double crochet. Have fun!
Caro


Barbie is longing for a vacation too! She’s already packed her suitcase and is waiting for it to finally get going. What does she have with her? A bikini, sun hat, beach bag, hot pants, capri pants, fringed tunic, spaghetti top, off-the-shoulder blouse, maxi skirt.
You can crochet all of this from leftover yarn with this pattern!

Crochet pattern for a small vacation bag



"Vacation, take a vacation. Come on, let's pack our things and go on vacation...."

Off to the beach, taking only the essentials—this small bag is perfect for that. Even if sandy shells or other
souvenirs from the beach find a place in it, that's no problem
because it is fully washable. A zipper ensures that the contents
are safely stored, and the carrying strap can easily be
shortened with a knot. It also takes up hardly any space in your vacation luggage. So it's uncomplicated, simple, practical, good, just like my favorite vacation country, Denmark. The maritime anchor motif put me
in a vacation mood while I was crocheting.

Details & Pattern

A warm hello to all crochet fans! Let’s crochet the wonderful ++ Ethuil++ shawl together.
Ethuil is the Elvish word for spring. The beautiful green colors of the shawl are meant to evoke lush spring meadows.

The shawl consists of 2 different patterns. At the end, a pretty border rounds everything off and makes it something special.

Crocheted with a size 4 hook, the shawl will be about 130x70 cm

The pattern includes:

• several crochet charts (chart for the shawl and for the border)
• tips and tricks from me

Material:

• 4-ply gradient yarn cake (plied yarn) from www.wolle1000.de
• hook size 4 or 4.5

Difficulty level: easy to intermediate
Basic crochet skills are required!

You should know these techniques:

• chain stitches, double crochet, single crochet, treble crochet
• reading crochet charts

-->> Please click here to go to the pattern! 

A warm hello to all crochet fans! Let’s crochet the wonderful shawl ++ Vanya ++ together.
Vanya is the Elvish word for “beautiful.” The wonderful color gradient and the gorgeous colors of the shawl are reminiscent of the stormy sea.

The shawl consists of various patterns. Finally, a pretty border rounds everything off and makes it something special.

Crocheted with hook size 4, the shawl will measure about 130x70 cm

The pattern includes: 
♥ several crochet charts (chart for the shawl and for the border)
♥ A written-out pattern
♥ tips and tricks from me

Material: 
♥ 4-ply Bobbel (plied yarn) from www.wolle1000.de
♥ hook size 4 or 4.5

Difficulty level: easy to intermediate 
Basic crochet knowledge is required!

♥ You should know these techniques:
chain stitches, double crochet, single crochet, treble crochet, puff stitches, post double crochet
Reading the crochet chart

-->> Please click here to go to the pattern!

This pretty summer top will definitely put you in the mood for a vacation.

You can decide whether you want to wear it as a tank top or as a halter top. There is also a
button placket in the back for the perfect fit.

With a bit of perseverance, you can lengthen it into a dress. The pattern is divided by cup sizes:

Cup size A

Cup size B - C

Cup size D - DD

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Required materials:

• For cup size B - C and women’s size 36/38, I used approx. 800 m of 4-ply yarn
• For cup size D - DD and women’s size 42/44, I used approx. 900 m of 4-ply yarn
• Crochet hook size 3 + possibly 3.5
• 2 buttons 15mm - 18 mm
• possibly beads

This beautiful tank top is just the thing for hot days. It can be made in all sizes. Thanks to adjustable straps,
a good fit is guaranteed even after repeated washing. As a tunic, crop top, or dress... you'll always look great in it.






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Required materials:

• For women’s size 36/38, I used approx. 900 m of 4-ply yarn (for larger sizes, plan for correspondingly more)
• Crochet hook suitable for the yarn (size 3 was used here)
• 4 buttons, 12 mm–15 mm

This crocheted summer dress—made in cool cotton—is perfect for summer days at the beach, at the pool, or simply for a stroll through town to a café!

The pattern is simple yet refined—so it is absolutely recommended for beginners, too!

A detailed description guides you through the crochet process.
For clarity, the pattern also includes a chart in crochet chart form.

This pattern is designed for sizes S-M and M-L.
However, the included cut and the gauge make it possible to make any size!

And here is the pattern and more details...

Knitted shawl "Time for the Island"

Vacation vibes are guaranteed with this shawl, which is modeled after a sandy beach!

The pattern for a gradient yarn cake includes knitting charts for the two types of shells and is also explained precisely in words and letter abbreviations row by row.

The knitting pattern is designed flexibly, which means you can knit the shawl with similar colors as well, and use more blue, for example, if you like that better.
The patterns can be adapted very easily to other yarn lengths.

• Material: 800 m “Nordseeküste” by MaggieP – Wolltraeume, 4-ply, merino, 4.5 mm circular knitting needle
• Size with this material: approx. 212 x 83 cm

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Just get away on vacation, go snorkeling in the sea, and watch the fish. I can't conjure up the sea, but you can crochet the little fish yourself and look at them at home ahead of time and dream!



Here you can swim quickly to the pattern

The little sea creatures are quickly made from leftover yarn with a size 2.5 crochet hook. You can put either a Kinder Surprise egg capsule or toy stuffing in the belly.

Single crochet, slip stitches, and chain stitches are used. And the detailed pattern with lots of pictures is definitely suitable for beginners, too.

Summer is finally here, and now something breezy for our little doll moms

• Materials for the outfit: yarn in pink, purple, green, and gray, yardage 200 m / 50 g; yellow yarn, yardage 133 m / 50 g; 2.5 mm crochet hook, buttons for the sandals, snap fastener for the dress, stuffing, pins, yarn needle
• Materials for the snake: yarn scraps in purple, green, red, and white, size 2 crochet hook, stuffing, yarn needle

Stitches used: single crochet, double crochet, half double crochet, treble crochet, chain stitch. The pattern is suitable for beginners who can work these stitches.This pattern is available here 

With this beautiful vacation shawl, you can crochet your own personal vacation vibe.




Blue Lagoon is a beautiful triangular shawl crocheted from top to bottom.

Post double crochets alternate with a shell pattern, and the edge is crowned by an intricate pattern of post double crochets forming a leaf.





The shawl looks especially beautiful when made with a gradient yarn cake, but it can also be worked in a solid-color yarn.

Materials needed:

• approx. 1,200 meters of sock-weight yarn (e.g., 4-ply gradient yarn cake, Zauberball by Schoppel)
• 4 mm crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle
• (Optional) Materials for tassels

Required skills:

• Basic skills
• Front post double crochet
• Back post double crochet
• Working stitches together

Finished dimensions: approx. 190 x 70 cm.
Difficulty level: easy (for ambitious beginners) to intermediate.

==> Click here to get the crochet pattern for your own tropical dream

The “Morgentau” crocheted shawl is as beautiful as the early morning on a glorious vacation day.



It’s a semicircular shawl with a delicate lace pattern, crocheted from top to bottom. Whether crocheted with a yarn cake in gradient colors or solid-colored yarn—this shawl is a real eye-catcher!

Wear it as the perfect accessory with a wedding dress, evening wear, for festive occasions, or just because it makes you look beautiful and feel great. ☺



Thanks to its beautiful shape, it can be worn as a shawl, a cape, or a poncho.

Materials needed:

• a yarn cake with a length of approx. 1,100 meters, 3–4-ply, or approx. 210–220 g of lace yarn
• crochet hook, size 3.5–4
• beads for the tassels, if desired
• sewing needle
• scissors

Required skills:

• single crochet
• chain stitches
• double crochet
• slip stitches
• magic ring

Finished dimensions: approx. 175 x 70 cm. Difficulty level: easy.
The pattern is 8 pages long and includes detailed written instructions, professionally created crochet charts, and a schematic drawing.

==> Click here to get the detailed crochet pattern!

For a vacation in a very elegant hotel, I recommend a very elegant shawl.

You can find it here.




You can knit it in one or two colors; either way, you’ll need sock-weight yarn for it. The amount needed depends on the size you want.
Two different lace patterns add variety while knitting. Both are not difficult. They are written out row by row, and for those who prefer working from knitting charts, they are also shown in knitting charts.
A truly festive highlight for an evening dinner!

Even the name "Waves in the Ocean" brings on that vacation feeling. The pattern is reminiscent of the sea and waves, and after a few pattern repeats it’s easy to memorize. 
Here’s everything you’ll need:

 Material: 1 skein of Drachenwolle Merino, yardage 200 m/100 g, or another yarn with roughly the same gauge. If you’d like a longer loop scarf, you should definitely plan on more yarn.Knitting needles: 2 circular knitting needles, size 4 mm (the 2nd knitting needle is needed to knit the loop scarf together at the end).Other: Possibly a row counter, a crochet hook and a slightly longer piece of yarn (for the provisional cast-on), and a tapestry needle for weaving in the ends.


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You can also sweeten the wait for your vacation by cooking exotic dishes. To go with that, there is now the

Papaya Potholder.



It is knitted from thick cotton on thin needles to create a dense stitch pattern and also protect your hands from the heat of the oven. A small leftover is enough; I used 40 m for mine.
The pattern is suitable for beginners; you need to know knit and purl stitches. It is explained in written form and also in a knitting chart.

Such an airy summer scarf in cotton quality will jazz up any boring T-shirt!
The combination of lace, cable pattern, and fringe makes this project nicely varied yet still simple!

The dimensions are approximately: Length: 165 cm and width: 30 cm
Gauge is included as always—for any adjustments.

Precise charts guide you step by step through the knitting process.

The pattern also includes a detailed, illustrated description for finishing the fringe.

And here’s the pattern and more details...

Longing for a vacation... Longing for the beach, sun, sea, sandy beaches, and lounging around...

Beach bag in gorgeous summer colors:
Crochet pattern - Crochet the "Yellow Sunshine" bag


Funny octopus Eddie
Crochet pattern - Crochet Eddie the octopus


Cool beanie in reggae style
Crochet pattern - Crochet a casual beanie


All patterns include plenty of pictures and detailed step-by-step instructions. This makes them easy to crochet even for ambitious beginners.