Summertime Crochet: 30 Tops, Bags, Wraps, Hats & More for Sunny Days & Balmy Nights

by Helgrid van Impelen

Fill your summer wardrobe with 30 one-of-a-kind lightweight crochet projects. Softcover.

Genres: Crochet, Crafts, Nonfiction

112 pages, Paperback

Published March 1, 2018

Reviews

[Rain]

About what you would expect from a typical instructional crochet book. It has everything you needs to create each project with vivid images, clear instructions, and information relevant to the pattern such as skill level and materials needs.

Most of the crochet seems to be geared towards a younger crowd, and for someone who has sensitive skin, some these items would feel awful against my skin. That being said, there is a wide variety project, so there is something for everyone regardless of taste or skill level. A good addition to the library of someone looking to add to their collection and need more than the stereotypical winter wear.

[Richelle Zirkle]

I enjoyed this new entry on the crochet shelf. There are diverse patterns included for everything from garments to accessories and footwear. Each pattern has a clear image, written instructions and materials list, and notes the skill level required for the project. Several patterns note the pattern chart and diagram for finishing can be referenced in the rear of the book. While many projects are geared toward a teen or twenty-something crowd (crochet bikini tops), I found several I would make. The White Waves Airy Chevron Shirt is one of my favorites and a must make.

I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

[Jeanne Grace]

I received an Advanced Reader Copy from NetGalley for my unbiased opinion of the book. I really enjoyed this book. There were quite of few on the basic skill level that looks challenging but is very easy and is higher skilled projects also available. The tutorial for stitches in the back of the book was helpful along with the crochet key. I was able to successfully make Cozy Stoll For Windy Days, Maritime Beach Throw and Handy Totes, I look forward to making several more projects this book offers!!

[Ligaya]

This book contains a good variety of warm-weather crochet projects that one would actually want to wear!!! I was hoping for more swim suit-y type things and fewer wraps - who does that during a hot summer - but there is plenty here to appeal to many crocheters. My big criticism is that there is only written instructions and no stitch diagrams to be found! I think that's not the way to go for several of the projects in this book.

[OneDayI'll]

A collection of cute, fairly easy to make, summer accessories and clothes. Skirts, tops, hats, ponchos, headbands, shoes, and stoles. Patterns aren't very detailed, and charts are all grouped in the back in an odd order. While the patterns aren't complex, they're not as clear to read as many others, so some experience is necessary to translate them.

[Polly Krize]

I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Full of fashionable little projects suitable for any level of crochet. Warm Triangular Shawl with Pizzazz is on my list already!

[Kathy]

Summertime Crochet is full of cute projects for the younger crowd (teens through twenties). Each pattern has well-written instructions that are easy to follow. There are also instructions for each of the necessary crochet stitches in the back of the book should you need a refresher.

As a crocheter, I can definitely recommend this book.

Many thanks to Net-Galley and Stackpole Books for allowing me to read and review an e-ARC of this book.

[Alexis]

A book of projects to tackle before summer comes again. Included are beach bags, blankets, head gear and even sandals. All projects fit the theme and seemed within a beginner's grasp. The headbands especially seemed like something that could be whipped up quickly before a beach day. Very fun and accessible patterns!

[Dorothea Collyear]

Each winter season that has passed I have been searching for just this book ! I was extremely impressed with all the diverse range of patterns for summer ! I fell in love with the tri of hat patterns and can already imagine the colors I'm going to use. From beach bags to a sexy summer top , to a beautiful evening wrap there is literally something for everyone .These patterns are definitely not limited to just summer either, any season is a great time to make up and use many of these fun patterns.

[StylesPlenty]

I was able to read Summertime Crochet for free from Netgalley, the publisher and the author for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I am very impressed with the many summer patterns available in this book.
I specially like that the book has the beginner's explanation on the back and the diagrams.
My favorite patterns that am going to make are the summer style colorful mini scarf and the mini bandana.

[Pam]

Most of the patterns in this book skew young, bikini tops, headbands, head scarfs, etc. But there are some cute patterns in this book that I will probably attempt including a couple of espadrilles. The patterns look relatively easy to follow and while the actual yarn used is from what I would call a specialty yarn company, each pattern mentions the number and type of yarn for easy substitution (i,e, #3 lightweight cotton yarn).

[Kim]

I received a ARC of this book via Netgalley and I am voluntarily leaving a review. My mom has picked up crocheting again and is teaching me to do it as well. This book has given us something to work on for this summer to wear. It gets us away from the dreary cold and doing scarfs and wraps all winter.

[Katherine]

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion. I love the versatility of this book! The patterns are fun, light and perfect for summer wear or use! There are patterns for vests, shirts, bags, wraps, ponchos, hats, and even shoes!

The patterns are well written and easy to follow. I especially love the bags with the filet crochet patterns. The yarns used are primarily cotton or linen, which is ideal for summer use. The awesome variety of patterns is what will keep this on my reference shelf for fun summer projects.

My only critique of the book is that the patterns for shirt and vest sizes accommodate up to a size large only. I wish there were sizes a bit larger. Overall, though, this is a great book full of fun patterns.

[Ilene]

A treasure trove of fun and summery crochet projects with a good range of difficulty sure to please seasoned crocheters as well as newcomers.

[Jenny Houle]

I often hear both knitters and crocheters talk about how there's little to make during the summer because everything feels "too heavy" or "too warm". This collection of crocheting projects is perfect not only for summertime use, but also for summertime crocheting.

All of the patterns call either for cotton or cotton blend material, so the yarn will have some give after use. The book has patterns for all levels of crocheting, and includes patterns for bags, bikini tops, summer styled hats, and a few other awesome projects. And the colors the designers chose are all bright and eye catching, which makes the book visually appealing as well.

[Lanae]

A nice collection of simple patterns. Bags, hats, scarves, shawls, skirts, and tops can all be found here. They are clearly labeled with the skill level and I feel those are accurate. The sized products have tips for editing them to be your size (the sized instructions appear to be all or mostly size small. Because they are designed to be worn in summer these are mostly easy, open, and fast patterns to work.

[Sharon Tyler]

Summertime Crochet: 30 Tops, Bags, Wraps, Hats, & More for Sunny Days & Balmy Nights by Helgrid van Impelen and Verena Woehlk Appel is a collection of instructions and patterns that take advantage of today's cotton and linen yarns. These yarns are perfect for lighter apparel like tanks, motif tops, and cute hats. Breezy articles that can all be crocheted and are just right for warm-weather style.

Summertime Crochet is a well organized collection of patterns with bright, bold photographs that capture the feel, drape, and possible styles for the featured pieces. The instructions are understandable, with notes about skill level and options to adjust sizing. I really like that the notes about yardage often includes matching or related items from the book. I really likes some of the ideas and patterns, like the espadrilles. However, I found some of the patterns to look much like theses easily found on free pattern websites. I also found a few that had me thinking, just because you can does not mean you should- or maybe I am just old- because crochet bikini pieces make me shudder (and they always have). I do like that the basic instructions for the stitches and terms is included at the end, for some of the beginner crafters than want or need the additional support.

Summertime Crochet is a small collection of patterns for working in cotton and linen yarn. I was not greatly impressed by it, but think that it would be helpful for those that prefer to work in these yarns, and do not want to go looking for the patterns every time they want to make a lightweight hat, shawl, or handbag.

[Jo]

Nice ideas to create summer accessories by applying colorful crochet. This book can be used by beginners or advanced users. The authors added an annex of beginner tutorials that are easy to follow specially when you're preparing your first crochet.