Beach Vacation

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here in this thread you’ll find exclusive patterns with everything you need when planning a relaxing beach vacation / trip to the beach.
Have fun crafting—and swimming, too.

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Crochet pattern for beach bag / shopping net backpack / drawstring bag

Matching the long shirt dress ROMINA with bolero loop SANDRA.





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Goodbye plastic bags :-) - Any size you want is possible. This makes shopping a real pleasure. Practical for travel. And all your swim gear fits inside for the beach, too.

Worked out for you to choose from:
Model 1: fits a wide binder;
Model 2 is a little smaller – incl. crochet flower.

Both models can be carried with

• a crocheted bag handle
• as well as as a drawstring bag/shoulder bag – as a shopper
• or even on your back – “piggyback” – as a little backpack.

The PDF crochet pattern (33 pages total)

• is richly illustrated
• incl. shorter version for printing
• brief crochet flower instructions
• instructions for 2-stitch crochet cord (i-Cord) and
• Crochet basics – illustrated basic techniques for beginners

Materials:
Basically, you can use any yarn you like with a matching hook size. Used here: approx. 300 g (color distribution as desired) + leftover yarn of a mercerized cotton yarn (holds its shape better), Catania (Schachenmayr)/Limone (Schoeller+Stahl), 50 g – 125 m yardage, crochet hook 3.0; tape measure, scissors, yarn needle for weaving in ends, 5 stitch markers recommended, safety pin for the crochet flower if needed, cord stopper

It's great to have a piece like this with you on a beach vacation:

Crochet Pattern Long Shirt Mesh Dress ROMINA - backless



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

• without side seams
• backless
• for beginners and advanced crocheters
• can be adjusted 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 crochet, slip stitches, decreasing stitches (explained).

Difficulty level: medium - beginners may give it a try - , easy for experienced crocheters

Material: Basically, any yarn you like can be used with a suitable hook size.

Used here:

• for size XS/S approx. 250 g 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, color of your choice; according to the ball band for hook size 2.5 – 3.5; used here: crochet hook 3.5.

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

Ideal for evenings on the beach:

Crochet pattern Bolero Loop SANDRA to match the mesh shirt dress ROMINA 





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This infinity scarf/loop can also be worn as a bolero – as shown here with the long shirt mesh dress “Romina” - see above -  (the “Romina” crochet pattern is not included in this pattern, 'Romina' available here - click me).

The PDF crochet pattern is illustrated
and also includes brief printable instructions as well as crochet basics (basic techniques illustrated)

Basic crochet skills are sufficient.

Materials used here:
100 g turquoise + 50 g gray + 50 g white of a Pantino cotton-blend yarn (Schoeller+Stahl), 60% cotton, 40% acrylic, 50 g – 90 m, according to the label for needle size 4–5 and gauge 17 sts = approx. 10 cm, but a 8.0 mm crochet hook was used here.

Also goes well with the little shirt “Romina”:

Crochet Pattern Triangular Shawl FARBENSPIEL




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Ideal for beginners, too!
Cheerfully colorful – in your preferred colors (or even using up leftovers), this triangular shawl is quick to crochet in just a few evenings – very relaxing.. and a wonderful gift for all kinds of occasions.

• NO gauge required
• for any yarn of your choice, any color selection – using up leftovers is also possible
• shawl size can be customized; dimensions of the shawl shown: approx. 200 cm x 100 cm
• Illustrated PDF pattern incl. short version for printing (No crochet chart)

These crochet skills are enough:
chain stitches, single crochet and slip stitches (everything explained with pictures)


Material:
Basically, you can use any yarn of your choice with the appropriate hook size; especially wonderful for thin yarns, lace yarns / gradient yarns (e.g., Bobbel).

For the size crocheted here, I used: a total of approx. 350 g Limone/Catania cotton yarn, 100% cotton, 50 g – 125 m, any color selection, here 8 colors (partly using up leftovers); according to the label for hook size 2.5 – 3.5; used here: crochet hook 3.5. You will also need: yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors. A stitch marker is helpful for beginners, pins for blocking.

This fits into any beach bag/handbag—great for mild summer evenings on the beach promenade:

Crochet Pattern Lace Shawl Airy-Light


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Quick and easy, this shawl is crocheted from the center outward. It can be worn in many ways, e.g. as a shoulder shawl / poncho / triangular shawl / neckerchief / scarf / hooded scarf.. 

• Variable size
• Any yarn
• No gauge
• No crochet chart
• For both experienced crocheters and beginners
  
• These crochet skills are enough: chain stitches, single crochet, slip stitches.

The PDF crochet pattern includes

• Short version of the pattern
• Step-by-step illustrated pattern
• Crochet techniques for beginners, as well as link tips

Material:
Basically, you can use any yarn you like, with a hook about one to two sizes larger than recommended on the yarn label. Fine lace yarns are especially recommended for this pattern. 4-ply sock yarn also works well. 


used here :
approx. 80 g Daphne lace yarn (Schoeller+Stahl), 75% virgin wool, 25% polyamide, 50 g – 400 m for needle size 3.0 to 4.0; used here: crochet hook size 4.5, yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors. Pins for blocking.

Something like this is also wonderful to crochet at the beach:

Tunisian crochet - very easy with a cushion-bag-case-hiking seat cushion




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Tunisian crochet is easy. Just try it using these patterns.

Basic crochet skills are enough. The various simple Tunisian stitch patterns are described in detail and illustrated.

4 in 1 PDF pattern: 

• a cushion 33 cm x 33 cm, “filled” with 2 towels or stuffing, etc., or 40 cm x 40 cm or your preferred size
• easily convertible into a bag/pouch.
• also a seat pad for hiking and
• a glasses case for sunglasses

Depending on the color combination, the textured pattern always looks a little different. The measurements can be easily adjusted to any desired size.

We need:
100 g in the main color (turquoise here) and 50 g in the secondary color (beige here) of a yarn with 50 g – 100 m, for hook size according to the ball band 3.5 – 4.0, matching Tunisian crochet hook or a knooking needle, measuring tape, scissors, yarn needle for weaving in ends, pins;
gauge according to the ball band of the yarn used here: 18.5 sts x 27 rows = 10 x 10 cm.

The yarn amount is also enough for a cushion 40 cm x 40 cm. For larger cushions, please calculate more yarn accordingly.

Included in the download :

• PDF pattern for cushion/pouch, seat pad and glasses case, illustrated on 23 pages
• PDF pattern: blog “Recalculating gauge – here’s how”

Women's Hat Violetta - crocheted from raffia




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Well protected - ready for summer..with a crocheted hat made of “paper.” The cellulose material is feather-light and can be “scrunched” into any bag. Rafia “yarns” are either raffia or viscose, depending on the manufacturer. Of course, you can also crochet it with other yarns of a similar yardage and hook size (see below).

Basic crochet skills for crocheting in rounds are sufficient.

The PDF pattern is illustrated step by step for a head circumference of 52 cm to 55 cm and can easily be adjusted for a different head circumference (this is described in the pattern). Also included are a summary for printing 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 yardage, for crochet hook size 4.5–5.0, used here: crochet hook size 4.5; measuring tape, scissors, yarn needle for weaving in ends, possibly a narrow velvet ribbon approx. 110 cm long

For on the go:


LOOK IT UP instead of calculating - PDF table for knitting and crochet





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Here it is—the much-requested PDF table for determining the number of stitches to cast on: LOOK IT UP instead of calculating—whether printed out or on a smartphone, always at hand—this PDF table is simply practical for on the go.

You crochet or knit your gauge swatch (at least 10 cm x 10 cm), count how many stitches make up 10 cm for you, and can then conveniently look up in the table how many stitches you need to cast on for your desired measurement.


For pattern instructions
"number of stitches divisible by ... plus   ..." I recommend this Excel table (click me).

Vacation at Lake Chiemsee - right now is a wonderful time for it..

Knitting Pattern Triangular Shawl CHIEMSEE WAVES




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With this triangular shawl in ocean colors, you can practically hear the sound of the Bavarian Sea, Lake Chiemsee. Whether on a Lake Chiemsee steamer crossing 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 dimensions 150 cm x 65 cm (or your desired dimensions), you’ll feel simply wonderful.

The download includes a

• detailed PDF knitting pattern, illustrated and explained (21 pages), with a short version to print out
• 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 on knit and purl stitches, yarn overs, knitting stitches together, slip-slip-knit decreases, binding off stitches

Difficulty level: intermediate / easy for experienced knitters

Material:
Basically, any thin yarn of your choice with a suitable needle size + one needle size larger than recommended on the ball band 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 size 3.0 with various cable lengths (60 cm for the beginning, then switch to 80 cm cable length), circular knitting needle size 4.0 at least 80 cm cable length; yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors; crochet hook size 2.5.

No gauge swatch required.

A top should definitely be in your travel luggage too:

Knitting pattern for a summer top with a waterfall collar





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This summer top with its unusual collar is quick to knit.

The download also includes an Excel spreadsheet for converting your individual gauge. You will need Microsoft Excel or LibreOffice for this; the latter is available to download for free online.

The PDF pattern is illustrated, but it is not a basic knitting course (link for basic knitting techniques included). Difficulty level: intermediate / easy for experienced knitters.

These knitting skills are required:
cast on stitches, purl and knit stitches, yarn over, knit stitches together, slip-slip-knit stitches together (is explained), increase from the strand between stitches, bind off stitches.


We need for sizes S/M/L:
300 g cotton (blend) tape yarn, Keiki by Austermann used here, 63% cotton, 37% polyamide, for needle size 5–6, gauge according to ball band 16 stitches x 23 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm, 50 g–90 m, pins for blocking, measuring tape, yarn needle for weaving in ends,  scissors, row counter is helpful. Used here: knitting needle size 5.0. 

Summer Shirt, quick to knit



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This easy-to-knit summer design, size 38/40, is made from 250 g cotton-blend yarn for needle size 3.5 - 4.0, 50 g - 125 m.

The PDF pattern includes pictures.

The finished shirt has a stretchy back width of approx. 44 cm and is approx. 65 cm long, but also looks pretty when shorter. Thanks to the simple pattern (made with yarn overs, knit and purl stitches) and cut, this piece can be easily adapted to any size.

What else we need:
Tape measure, scissors, yarn needle for weaving in ends, stitch holder, if needed a set of double-pointed needles size 3.5 - 4.0; row counter and stitch marker are helpful, but not absolutely necessary

For evenings, when the sun has gone down, for strolling along the beach:

Knitted shirt/sweater 'ALGARVE'




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Two in one pattern:sleeveless long top, ideal for leggings, and with sleeves, a cotton sweater knitted in a simple lace pattern . Due to the pattern, this creates ONE SIZE for women’s sizes 38 - 44. Smaller sizes can be worn as "oversized". Weight gain and loss are therefore no problem.

Material:
300 g (without sleeves) / 550 g (sweater) Austermann Algarve (100% cotton; 50 g – 142 m) for needle size 2.5 – 3.5; here: knitting needles 3.5, measuring tape, scissors, yarn needle, row counter helpful but not absolutely required. Gauge according to the ball band: 27 sts x 36 rows = 10 x 10 cm.

The PDF pattern contains the images from the image gallery (see above); no additional images are included due to the simple construction.

Basic knitting skills are sufficient, including yarn over, knit 2 stitches together, slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over (explained).

Now the doll children can come along with their doll mommies into the water in matching clothes.

Materials: Yarn (rose, pink, white), yardage 50 g/133 m, knitting needles size 3, crochet hook size 2.5, yarn needleOther yarn and the matching knitting needle can also be used. This may lead to slight variations. The pattern is also suitable for beginners who have the necessary stitch knowledge (how the stitch types are crocheted is not explained).
Stitches used: knit and purl stitches

Swimsuit for baby dolls


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Summer can come. Now the doll children can accompany their doll mommies to the swimming pool and all other activities. 
Material: Yarn (white, blue, light green, medium green), yardage 50 g/150 m, knitting needle size 3, crochet hook size 2.5, yarn needleOther yarn and the matching knitting needle can also be used. This may lead to slight variations. The pattern is also suitable for beginners who have the necessary stitch knowledge (how the stitch types are crocheted is not explained).

Stitches used: knit and purl stitches



to the bikini for baby doll



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For the little favorites of the doll mommies' first swimming attempts—this absolutely belongs in every swim bagMaterial: Yarn (green 200 g, white, black), yardage 50 g/150 m, knitting needles size 3, pins, sewing needle, stuffingThe pattern is suitable for beginners who can knit stitches (knit/purl). The eyes and mouth are embroidered.


Swimming aid for baby dolls

Crochet pattern: bag for a day at the beach

This large bag for shopping or a trip to the beach offers plenty of space. It is practical and versatile, made in a basket-bag style; each side looks different, and you can even turn the whole model
inside out.

The pattern is written without abbreviations, and with the illustrated, easy-to-understand pattern, even beginners can start crocheting right away.

Details & pattern

Bully is on his way to the beach, too! He’s already so excited to launch his sailboat. Of course he’s wearing his captain’s hat, and so he won’t sink, he has a swim ring on.
You can crochet Bully with any yarn you like. With the suggested yarn (Phil Douce by Phildar), he will be about 22 cm tall. Get the pattern for the little guy now! Click here!

Whether at the beach or by the lake, a chic shawl is always a must on a beach vacation!



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This enchanting shawl is made with double crochet, single crochet, and chain stitches.

In the pattern, you’ll find the pattern repeat explained in detail row by row, as well as a crochet chart.

Materials

Crochet hook size 3

Yarn – gradient cake, 50% cotton, 50% acrylic – 1000 m/200 grams in your desired color. For the size 50 cm x 180 cm, I used 280 grams.

Come and get the pattern and crochet the ideal summer accessory with me!

How about a mesh beach bag that can also be worn as a little backpack if needed, and it also matches the long shirt dress ROMINA with bolero loop SANDRA.

Crochet pattern for shopping net backpack / drawstring bag HUCKEPACK





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Goodbye, plastic bags – this is how we shop nowadays :-) - All desired sizes are possible. It’s wonderful for shopping. Practical for travel. And all your swim things fit inside for the beach, too.

Worked out for you to choose from:
Model 1: a wide binder fits inside;
Model 2 is a little smaller – incl. crochet flower.

Both models can be used with

• a crocheted bag handle
• as well as a drawstring bag/shoulder bag – as a shopper
• or even carried on your back – “piggyback” – as a little backpack.

The PDF crochet pattern (33 pages total)

• is richly illustrated
• incl. a shorter version for printing
• brief pattern for a crochet flower
• pattern for a 2-stitch crochet cord (i-Cord) and
• crochet basics – illustrated basic techniques for beginners

Material:
Basically, any yarn you like can be used with the matching hook size. Used here: approx. 300 g (color distribution as desired) + leftover yarn of a mercerized cotton yarn (holds its shape better), Catania (Schachenmayr)/Limone (Schoeller+Stahl), 50 g – 125 m yardage, crochet hook 3.0; tape measure, scissors, yarn needle for weaving in ends, 5 stitch markers recommended, safety pin for the crochet flower if needed, cord stopper

This crocheted summer dress—made in cool cotton—is perfect for summer days at the beach!

The pattern is simple yet sophisticated—so it’s absolutely recommended for beginners, too!

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

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

And here’s where to find the pattern and more details...

Whether in the garden or at the beach... this sun lounger is always comfortable!
In cheerful CrazyPatterns colors with summery motifs, every trip to the beach becomes a highlight!

Detailed charts guide you step by step through the 10-page pattern.

The beach mat has a length of about 195 cm (including padding),
a width of approx. 70 cm and is about 2.5 cm thick.

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

Summer can come!
This tunic is so versatile: at the beach, in the city, ... always an eye-catcher!

The (glass) buttons add that special something - and there are no limits to your creativity.
And of course... the fringe is a must-have this summer!

The pattern is simple yet sophisticated, and the cut requires no decreases or increases at all...
... 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 format.
The button diagrams as well as the fringe making are also illustrated and described.

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

And this way to the pattern and more details...