Summer 2026 has been a journey so far. When I say journey, I mean a hot, sweaty, sizzly, uncomfortable, perspiration-filled pool of discomfort, especially for those of us who live in places where air con isn’t the norm, hello to my British and Northern Spanish friends!
Quite ironically, I have had the house to myself for a few days combined with a few days off work, and hilariously, my crojo has flown out the window! The Lord works in mysterious ways, am I right?
So, instead of forcing myself to create when the inspo isn’t happening, I thought I’d focus on one of my other passions and curate a cool (I wish) list of some of my favourite summer crochet patterns from around the web. This list features some of my fave creations from over the years, as well as some designs by fabulous makers I love. So, let’s check out 15 Easy Summer Crochet Patterns: The 2026 Refresh!
My Own Designs
Golden Hour Placemat
By Emma Knitty Bring the warmth of the Mediterranean sunset to your dining table. This beginner-friendly pattern uses a sophisticated, open-work stitch that looks intricate but works up in a flash – perfect for keeping your hands busy without overheating.
Little Sol Coasters
By Emma Knitty These cheerful, sun-inspired circles are the ultimate low-commitment project. They are small enough to finish in a single sitting and make delightful, thoughtful gifts for summer housewarmings
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Sunbloom Tote
By Emma Knitty The ultimate market-day companion. Designed with a sturdy mesh construction, this tote is breathable, lightweight, and spacious enough to hold your beach towel, current WIP, and a cold drink without feeling heavy.
Curated Finds From Around The Web
1. Summer Fancy Shorts
By DROPS design When it comes to crocheting clothes, shorts might not be the first thing you think of, but these lightweight shorts are really customizable. They look intricate but are very simple to work up, and you’re going to have to stop yourself from making one pair in every color. A free pattern that’s ideal for beginners, but also with some more complex stitches that will add interest, this is a must-make this summer.
2. Beach Breeze Summer Cover-Up Kimono Top
By Sweet Softies A lightweight cover up is an essential if you’re hanging out by the pool or on a lovely beach. Hop into the bar to get your third margarita, or simply on the city break. As an extra stylish accessory, this wonderful cover-up is in a kimono style, and it’s the right combination of minimalist and intricate.
3. Tote Summer Bag
By Natalia Kononova This interesting summer bag combines flower motifs and gorgeous cord straps over a bag insert to create an eye-catching bag that is suitable for intermediate crocheters. Play with color and combine it with a contrasting bag insert to add a unique touch to your bag.
4. Summer Baby Blanket
By Miriam van de Bilt Add something stylish to your baby’s room with this gorgeous granny blanket. Blankets aren’t just for winter, you know! This design combines plain granny squares with floral motif squares to create a traditional yet modern and eye-catching blanket.
5. Summer Daisy Flower
By Carmen Heffernan Throwing my tips are small in size, portable, and quick to make, which makes them the ideal car crochet / road trip project. You can even whip a few up around the pool. Great for adding to play bags, tote bags, clothing, or even blankets, these are the perfect way to use up scraps!
6. Summer in a Bag Tag
By Rashmi Binu These adorable little tags make brilliant party favors, bracelets, or little adornments for your kids’ bags. Adding a cute button makes them pop, and you will want to crochet up a ton of these for every kid you know.
7. Summer Harvest Bag
By Stitchberry Practical, stylish, eco-friendly, and easy to match if you work it up in a neutral color, this bag will be your new favorite carry-all this summer.
8. Summer Breeze Amis: Seagull
By Amination As someone who grew up by the seaside and as an animal lover in general, if you say seagull to me, I instantly get excited! This cute seagull makes a gorgeous gift for anyone, adult or kid, and it is a brilliant scrap-busting project.
9. Summer Ripples Bag
By DROPS Design Combining the right balance of traditional and modern, this little handbag is a great summer evening bag. It is big enough to fit makeup, your phone, your keys, and even a small book. You will want to make one in every colour.
10. Summer Breeze Hairband
By Cyprianne Nolan These little hair bands crochet up incredibly fast, use up scraps – something I am obsessed with -and are beautiful for kids of any age. Easily adjustable, they can fit babies up to bigger kids and adults, and look timeless and elegant.
11. Summer Days Water Bottle Holder
By Tiffany Griffin Super useful and super quick to make, this is the perfect summer project. It’s easy to lose water bottles and annoying to have to hold them all the time, so this little bottle holder is perfect for children and grown-ups. It is great for long walks, beach days, and fitness sessions.
12. Summer Retro Tote Bag
By Jennifer Renaud This hexagon motif bag combines neutrals with subtle brights to create an eye-catching bag that is super easy to customize. I love the button on the strap; this will be your favorite go-to bag this summer.
13. Summer in Swanage Blanket
By Dedri Uys Who doesn’t love the beach hut, and who doesn’t love crochet? Let’s combine both of them! Inspired by the gorgeous Jurassic Coast of the UK, the Summer in Swanage blanket is a stunning, lightweight, nautical summer blanket that is the perfect combination of traditional and modern.
14. Summer Loving Bunting
By Sandra Paul Bunting is quick to work up, perfect for parties, barbecues, and any kind of summer event. As always, it is a perfect scrap-buster, which we love! Try it in neutral colors in your living room over a fireplace, or make an extra-long version to pop up in your garden. It is a really cute, fun way of adding some summer personality to your outdoor space.
15. Simple Crop Top
By Carrie M Chambers Everyone needs a summer crochet crop top in their wardrobe. These are wonderfully customizable and use simple stitches, making them a great choice for anyone wanting to make their own must-wear basic piece this season.
If you loved this post, don’t forget to check out my Top Picks series to find more inspiration and exceptional patterns!
Have a creative day,
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