Who’s ready for another fun crochet along??? If you’ve never participated in a crochet along before, no worries, it is packed full of fun and all are welcomed to join! The theme of this crochet along is quick and easy projects for spring and summer. During the warmer weather I really enjoying making a bunch of small items, which is what we’ll be doing in this crochet along! This crochet along will be slightly different then previous ones. Here is how this one is going to work…

• Each week I’ll post 3 crochet patterns. You will pick your favorite pattern and crochet it! Of course you can crochet more than one pattern if you’d like. They will be small spring/summer themed patterns that you can crochet really quick.
• Email me ([email protected]) a photo of your finished item and I’ll upload it onto the site for everyone to see. Or you can share a link to your photo in the comments section.
• Just for fun, at the end of the crochet along a winner will be randomly selected from the photos submitted and will get a special prize.
• The crochet along starts right now and will last for 4 weeks. So be sure to bookmark this page and come back every week! I’ll send reminders out in the weekly newsletter and also on Facebook, just in case.
• Below are the first set of patterns, so let’s get started!!!

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WEEK 1
Choose 1 of the 3 crochet patterns to crochet, or crochet them all! Click on the pattern’s title to go to its pattern’s page.

Crochet Pattern: Fast Flower Bookmark: This is a super quick crochet pattern that uses primarily chains. It is a beginner level pattern that can be crocheted by everyone. You can crochet a bunch of these bookmarks in no time!

Crochet Pattern: Pretty Pretty Bow: I love these bows!!! They can be used for so many things – use them as appliques on other projects, or put a clip on the back and put them in your hair. In this pattern you’ll make a simple rectangle with single crochets, then shape it into a bow with extra yarn.

Crochet Pattern: Cool Coaster: This coaster pattern is quick to work up and can be made in a bunch of colors to make a unique set. The shell edging gives it a nice flower look for spring and summer. Choose colors to match your home decor!

Feel free to email your picture of your crochet item to me ([email protected]) and I’ll show it off for you! Or you can post a link to your picture in the comments below. If you need help while crocheting, also feel free to leave a comment below and I’ll be sure to help.

Here are the progress pictures submitted via email so far! Don’t forget to share yours…

Janette is the first to complete a bookmark.	Janette is also working on the coasters.	Bonnie crocheted a bow and a bookmark.
Doralee made a cute purple bow.	Janette crocheted more coasters and a bookmark.	Lillie’s flower bookmark looks great.
Mindy’s crocheted bookmark turned out great.	Take a look at Emma’s green coaster.	Emma also crocheted a lovely bookmark.
Dorie made a bunch of bow hair clips.	Brenda made a bow tie for her sock monkey.	Mindy’s finished bow looks so cute.
Terry made a bow and a matching bookmark.	Take a look at Emma’s coasters in two sizes.	Caissa’s coaster turned out great.
I love the green trim on Mindy’s coasters.

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WEEK 2
Choose 1 of the 3 crochet patterns to crochet, or crochet them all! Click on the pattern’s title to go to its pattern’s page.

Crochet Pattern: Cora Earrings: These earrings are crocheted in only 3 rounds. The fun shape of these earrings is a great addition to any spring or summer outfit! Crochet them in fun, bright colors to go without your outfits.

Crochet Pattern: Absolutely Fast Dishcloth: You can never have enough crochet dishcloths! They can be used for almost any cleaning purposed, not just dishes. This dishcloth is made in the round from the center out with treble crochet stitches! Treble crochet stitches are nice and big to make this dishcloth almost mesh like.


Crochet Pattern: Water Bottle Holder: This holder is fast to crochet and will fit most water bottles, since it stretches. The netted pattern keeps your water bottle holder as light as possible while still have a solid bottom. Wear is around your neck or over your should like a bag.

Feel free to email your picture of your crochet item to me ([email protected]) and I’ll show it off for you! Or you can post a link to your picture in the comments below. If you need help while crocheting, also feel free to leave a comment below and I’ll be sure to help.

Here are the progress pictures submitted via email so far! Don’t forget to share yours…

I love the colors in Lillie’s dishcloth.	Emma made 2 wonderful bottle holders.	Emma also made a dishcloth with Sugar n Cream yarn.
Here’s Janette’s washcloth for week 2.	Here’s another great dishcloth by Janette.	Janette’s water bottle holder looks great being worn.
Brenda’s dishcloth turned out great.	I’m loving the colors on Claire’s dishcloth.	Lillie crocheted the Cora earrings in black.
Terry’s Cora earrings are a work in progress.	Emma’s dishcloth looks ready to use.	Mindy’s water bottle holder looks great.
Mindy also crocheted a dishcloth in 2 colors.

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WEEK 3
Choose 1 of the 3 crochet patterns to crochet, or crochet them all! Click on the pattern’s title to go to its pattern’s page.

Crochet Pattern: Drawstring Pouch: This pattern was just posted on the site last week, so if you already started on one of these pouches, you’re ahead of the game! This pouch is made with single crochet stitches, so it probably isn’t as quick to crochet as other patterns in the CAL so far, but is definitely worth making.

Crochet Pattern: All Purpose Scrubbie: Here is a scrubbie that is soft enough to shower and wash your face with and still tough enough to clean dirty pots and pans. I wouldn’t recommend using it for all of these at one time, so be sure to make enough to go around. No matter if you are a beginner or an advanced crocheter here is a pattern you can enjoy.

Crochet Pattern: Aloha Flower Anklet: Okay, this is deigned to be an anklet, but you can also use to as a bracelet, necklace or headband! These are easy to make and if you happen to want them as a bracelet or necklace just add or subtract a flower. Let your imagination wonder when crocheting this pattern.

Feel free to email your picture of your crochet item to me ([email protected]) and I’ll show it off for you! Or you can post a link to your picture in the comments below. If you need help while crocheting, also feel free to leave a comment below and I’ll be sure to help.

Here are the progress pictures submitted via email so far! Don’t forget to share yours…

Emma is the first to finish an anklet.	I love the colors of Brenda’s drawstring bag.	Take a look at Janette’s awesome scrubbie.
Check out Janette’s double crochet version.	Lillie’s drawstring pouch looks great.	Lillie’s green scrubbie looks fantastic.
Emma crocheted two cute scrubbies.	This scrubbie is crocheted by Terry.	Terry’s pink anklet turned out great.
Emma’s drawstring pouch turned out great.	Emma’s two tone scrubbie sits by the sink.	Here is Mindy’s anklet made with thread.

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WEEK 4
This is the last week of the CAL! Choose 1 of the 3 crochet patterns to crochet, or crochet them all! Click on the pattern’s title to go to its pattern’s page.

Crochet Pattern: Facial Cleaning Pads: Why use cotton balls and disposable facial cleaning pads when you can crochet them? Save money and prevent excess waste by crocheting a bunch of these facial cleaning pads. They can be used just like regular cleaning pads that you buy in the store.

Crochet Pattern: S’more: Start off by making two graham crackers, and then add a piece of chocolate. Finish off with the cutest marshmallow ever. This s’more can make a great addition to any kid’s play food set.

Crochet Pattern: Flower Hair Pin: This flower is so easy and simple to crochet but it can be used a million ways. I love the fact that they can be made in little time and yet these simple appliques can really spice up anything their applied to.

Feel free to email your picture of your crochet item to me ([email protected]) and I’ll show it off for you! Or you can post a link to your picture in the comments below. If you need help while crocheting, also feel free to leave a comment below and I’ll be sure to help. Don’t forget to check back next week to see the next crochet patterns!

Here are the progress pictures submitted via email so far! Don’t forget to share yours…

Janette’s facial scrubbies are so colorful.	Lillie crocheted a smore with french knot eyes.	Lillie also crocheted a blue flower hair pin.
Lillie also made a bright orange scrubbie.	Emma’s first pic is of her facial scrubbies.	Emma’s second pic is her purple flower hair pin.
Emma’s third pic is her cute smore.	Here is Brenda’s facial scrubbie.

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