Wanderlust

Dear users, dear designers,
here in this thread, our exclusive designers present patterns that are absolute must-haves if you’re going on vacation soon, whether by car or by plane. There’s also plenty of room for designs that make a staycation on the balcony or in the garden even sweeter.
Start crafting exclusive wanderlust patterns now.

@exclusive designers,
As always, you can present your thematically fitting patterns here without any quantity limit. Don’t forget the link and image, as well as material information, technique information, difficulty level information, and details about what makes the pattern special.

Vacation—no matter where...

Knitting Pattern Triangle Shawl CHIEMSEE WAVES




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With this cuddly-soft lace shawl in the finished size of 150 cm x 65 cm (or your desired size), vacation feels wonderful.

Included in the download are:

• PDF knitting pattern, extensively 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 horizontal strand, knitting through the back loop and purling through the back loop, yarn overs, knitting stitches together, slip-slip-knit decreases, binding off stitches. No gauge required.

Difficulty level: intermediate / easy for experienced knitters

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

Knitted on vacation—worn while still on vacation:

Knitting pattern for a summer top with a waterfall collar





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This summer top with its unusual collar knits up quickly.

The download also includes an Excel spreadsheet for converting your individual gauge. For this, you will need Excel or LibreOffice; the latter is available for free download 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:
casting on stitches, purl and knit stitches, yarn over, knit stitches together, slip-slip-knit stitches together (explained), increases from the horizontal strand, 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 the 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. 

Knit socks in a totally relaxed way on vacation:

Sock Knitting Course for 4-ply Yarn - all sizes for baby, children’s, women’s, and men’s socks



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Knitting socks (possibly with little leftover bits of sock yarn) is wonderful to do - no matter where you are,

• whether traveling on vacation or staycationing at home on the balcony
  
• whether winter or summer
• during a (work) break
• in a boat on the lake/sea
• at the beach
• while traveling by train/plane
• or, or...

...and little feet and big feet alike will be delighted with the results...

This is an illustrated sock knitting course based on baby socks size 15, knitted from 4-ply sock yarn with charts for all sizes

Included in the download :

• detailed illustrated main PDF pattern
• hand-drawn sketches
• baby sock size chart for sizes 15 - 20
• sock size chart for sizes 22 - 47

Integrated into the main pattern is a brief baby mitten pattern, since parts of the baby sock pattern can be used for it.

Don’t be alarmed! It’s harder to describe the process than to knit the socks.

Required materials:
4-ply sock yarn (wonderfully soft options include, for example, Ferner “Lungauer
Sock Yarn” merino sock yarns or Austermann “Step” with aloe vera
and jojoba or “Comfort” with cashmere)

• approx. 15 g for the baby socks,
• approx. 10 g for the baby mittens,
• for adult socks up to size 44: 100 g,
• if larger than size 44, then 150 g is required.

Set of double-pointed needles 2.5, measuring tape, scissors, yarn needle for weaving in ends.

The baby socks can also be embroidered, for example, and used in various ways - not just as baby socks - e.g. as “packaging” for gifts of money or sweets, as an Advent calendar, as a key ring - there are no limits to your imagination.

..or maybe you'd prefer a shirt..

Summer Shirt, Quick to Knit



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This easy-to-knit summer model, 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 is illustrated.

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


What else we need:
Measuring tape, scissors, yarn needle for weaving in ends, stitch holder, possibly a set of double-pointed needles size 3.5–4.0; a row counter and stitch marker are helpful, but not absolutely required

..also ideal after sunset on summer evenings, barbecue evenings ..

Knitted Shirt/Sweater 'ALGARVE'




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Two in one pattern:sleeveless long shirt, ideal for leggings, and with sleeves, a cotton sweater knitted in a simple lace pattern . Thanks to the pattern, it results in ONE SIZE for women’s sizes 38 - 44. Smaller sizes can wear it as “oversized.” Weight gains and losses 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 necessary. Gauge according to yarn label: 27 sts x 36 rows = 10 x 10 cm.

The PDF pattern contains the images from the image gallery (see above); additional images are not included due to the simple cut.

Basic knitting skills are sufficient, including yarn over, knit 2 stitches together, slip-slip-knit 2 stitches (is explained).

Crochet pattern for scarf/cowl and headband PLAYFUL in a simple shell pattern



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The scarf can also be sewn together and worn as a cowl (wrapped twice around the neck), basically in all seasons . The matching hairband is also a pretty (gift) set.

Experienced crocheters can crochet both quickly in one weekend.

I made the set with summery cotton yarn, here with Schachenmayr Cotton Bamboo, 50% cotton / 50% viscose,50 g – 120 m, needle size according to the ball band 3 - 4, crochet hook size 4.0 used here; gauge according to the ball band 22 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm.

Please choose alternative yarns (e.g. Merino Extrafine 120 by Schachenmayr) according to the information above.

Yarn requirements / finished measurements:

• 150 g for the scarf/cowl: approx. 14 cm x 140 cm – length variable
• 50 g for the headband - size variable

The 8-page PDF pattern is illustrated, but requires the following basic crochet skills:
chain stitches, double crochet, single crochet, crocheting in rows. A link with explanations of the basic skills is included in the PDF. 

Difficulty level: easy – also suitable for experienced beginners.

How about a brightly colorful crochet shawl like this for your vacation:

Crochet Pattern Triangle Shawl FARBENSPIEL




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Ideal for beginners tooCheerfully colorful – in your favorite colors (also great for using up leftovers, if desired), this triangle shawl can be crocheted quickly in just a few evenings – very relaxing..

• NO gauge required
• for any yarn of your choice, any color selection – using up leftovers is possible too
• shawl size as desired; 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 (all explained with pictures)


Materials:
Basically, any yarn you like can be used with the matching hook size; wonderfully suited especially for thin yarns, lace yarns / gradient yarns (e.g. cakes).

For the size crocheted here I used: approx. 350 g cotton yarn in total, Limone/Catania, 100% cotton, 50 g – 125 m, color choice as desired, here 8 colors (partly using up leftovers); according to the label for hook size 2.5–3.5 mm; used here: 3.5 mm crochet hook.

Of course, you also need a (beach) bag or shopper on vacation:


Crochet pattern for shopping net backpack / (drawstring) bag HUCKEPACK



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Goodbye, plastic bags! All desired sizes possible. It’s wonderful for shopping. Practical for traveling. And all your swim things fit in it for the beach, too.

Available as prepared options:
Model 1: fits a wide binder;
Model 2 is a little smaller – incl. crochet flower.

Both models can be carried either with

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

The PDF crochet pattern (33 pages total)

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

Material:
Basically, you can use any yarn you like 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; measuring tape, scissors, yarn needle for weaving in ends, 5 stitch markers recommended, if needed safety pin for the crochet flower, cord stopper

Here is a very natural-looking mesh bag version:

Crochet pattern for a simple eco-friendly mesh bag




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This mesh bag is crocheted from approx. 140 m of thin packing twine (100% hemp; 200 g – 160 m running length), in rounds from bottom to top with a size 6.0 crochet hook. If you like, you can crochet a little splash-of-color heart or similar; for this, use a small leftover bit of yarn for the little heart with a crochet hook size that matches the yarn.

• all desired sizes possible (yarn usage varies depending on size)
• all desired yarns possible (depending on the yarn weight and crochet hook size used, only the size will change)
• basic crochet skills are enough

Finished dimensions here:
unstretched/laid flat: approx. 25 cm high x 32 cm wide, i.e. circumference approx. 64 cm. The bag is very stretchy in the mesh area – it holds quite a lot!

Included in the download :

• 8-page PDF crochet pattern mesh bag (in text form, step-by-step photos added after the written pattern), including illustrated instructions for a crocheted little heart
  
• PDF Crochet Basics – illustrated basic crochet techniques

Well, this can happen too: vacation in colder regions—then you’ll need a hat:

Crochet Hat for Everyone - very easy




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A wonderfully easy-to-crochet hat for different styles, so ONE hat model wearable in all the pictured variations, for both men and women. Also easy to make for children or as a simple hat for babies (though thinner yarn is recommended).

And the best part:

• no gauge (it doesn’t come down to the exact cm),
• no increases or decreases,
• for any yarn you like
• possible in all sizes.

The PDF pattern includes pictures.

These crochet skills are needed: chain stitches, single crochet.
Everything else and slip stitches are explained. Video link tips for learning to crochet for beginners are included in the PDF.

By the way: A crochet pattern for an infinity scarf matching this hat is also available here in my shop:
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/20003/haekel-moebius-loop-schal-fuer-alle-einfach


Materials: for the pictured model with a head circumference of 55 cm to 60 cm: approx. 250 g merino yarn, 50 g – 45 m, crochet hook 6.0; tape measure, scissors, yarn needle for weaving in ends.
The ribbed pattern requires approx. 50 g more yarn than is normally usual for hats. The crochet hook size should match the yarn used.

And to make crocheting/knitting easier, here is one of my calculation aids:

Gauge Conversion Table - Crochet and Knitting - Calculation Aid




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This Excel spreadsheet is a tool for converting your personal gauge into the required number of stitches for your knitting/crochet project.

Technical note:
This requires the Excel spreadsheet program or another spreadsheet program that can be downloaded for free from the internet, such as LibreOffice. Open the file with a double-click and click "Enable Editing."

And here's how it works:
You enter the result of your gauge swatch as well as the information for the specific pattern, and the required number of stitches appears automatically.

Have fun with all your projects.

Vacation in your own garden? But please, without wasps in your glass! 

To prevent that, crochet these practical fruit glass covers, which you can also use as coasters.
They are super easy to make, even for crochet beginners. All you need for materials is a few leftover yarn scraps in matching colors.
You can find the pattern here!

Beno the Bathing Mouse can hardly wait until it’s time to go to the beach. He has already put on his swimwear and packed his rubber ducky.

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You will receive a detailed 46-page pattern with lots of photos to follow along with.
The doll is approx. 36 cm tall.

The PDF includes the pattern for the doll, sweater, pants, shoes, bath towel, and ducky.
Suitable for ambitious beginners

required skills:
The pattern does not include a basic course. You should know how to crochet single crochet stitches, half double crochet, double crochet and treble crochet, as well as chain stitches and slip stitches.

You will also need:

• approx. 100 g yarn each (needle size 3 - 4, yardage 133m/50g) in sand & light blue
• approx. 50 g each in dark blue & white, plus leftover brown, yellow & red
• crochet hooks size 2.5 and 3.5
• yarn needle, darning needle
• stuffing
• embroidery floss in black or dark brown and red
• 4 safety eyes, size 12 mm, 1 small children’s button

Here’s another one who can hardly wait to get to the beach: Bully, the little elephant, doesn’t need to pack much—all he needs is his swim ring, his sailor’s cap, and, of course, his little sailboat!
Bully is a cuddly stuffed animal, but you can also incorporate him into a nautical-themed decoration.

It’s best to crochet Bully using plush yarn—that way, he’ll be extra cozy and soft! The elephant is about 20–22 cm long and is very easy to crochet. The pattern is 21 pages long and includes many pictures, as well as a shorter print version without pictures.

Download the pattern here, and Bully will soon be right at home with you!

"And I fly, fly, fly like an airplane...."

For everyone who’s been bitten by wanderlust but can’t fly away... crochet a little airplane as a consolation! It’s super easy and quick, even for beginners! You only need a few tiny bits of leftover yarn and some stuffing—that’s all! Maybe you’ll crochet several in all different colors? Then you can even turn them into a mobile. But the airplane also makes a pretty bag charm or keychain... or a gift tag if you want to surprise someone with a flight? Here’s the pattern!

Bikini in doll size

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 needle
Other 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 - knitted

Now the doll children can join their doll mommies in suitable clothing for a dip in the water.


Materials: yarn (rose, pink, white) yardage 50 g/ 133 m, knitting needles size 3, crochet hook size 2.5, yarn needle
Other 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).