An ultimate list of free, useful crochet patterns to try today! These quick crochet patterns are great for marketing to your customers during summer.
Summer is usually the time of year crochet business owners see a decline in sales. Traditionally crochet is thought of as a fall and winter hobby.
That is why we have put together this amazing list of 15 useful crochet patterns you can make and market to your audience this summer.
When you offer practical products in your shop, you’re not just selling stuff, you’re providing solutions to your customers’ problems.
Whether it’s simplifying their daily routines, making them more comfy, or just more fun, practical items can make a big difference in their lives.
And when you can deliver those solutions and bring a little joy to their day-to-day, it’s only natural that your sales will skyrocket as they become loyal fans of your brand.
Add a few of these crochet pieces to your shop this summer and keep the sales rolling in all season long!
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15 Useful Crochet Patterns for Summer
1. Crochet Boho Coasters by Jewels and Jones
Starting off our list of useful crochet patterns, how cute are these crochet coasters?
Nobody likes water rings on their furniture! Be sure to let your audience know these crochet coasters would protect their furniture while adding fun summer flare to their home decor.
Use these tags by Anna of The Knotty Boss to package and display your crochet coasters.
2. Bitty Boho Bag by A Crafty Concept
Crochet toddler bags in fun summer colors would be perfect for shops that sell kids’ things. You could market these as a fun cute accessory that doubles as a way their toddler can carry around their favorite small toys!
3. Crochet Ice Pop Holder by Mermaid Hooked
These crochet popsicle holders are perfect for summer! Now little kids can hold their ice pops without freezing their little fingers off. Aariel also designed a shark version!
Pro Tip: These inserts by Anna of The Knotty Boss would be a great way to package and display your crochet popsicle holders!
4. Crochet Water Bottle Holder by Jo to the World Creations
A crochet water bottle holder is simply a must-have for any summer adventure!
Be sure to let your audience know that not only will your water bottle holders keep their drink cool and refreshing, but it will also allow for hands-free hydration while they’re out and about enjoying the warm summer weather!
Here are some marketing ideas to help you promote crochet water bottles to your ideal customer.
Crochet water bottle holders are perfect for
- Hiking
- Going to baseball games
- Going to the pool
- Going to the lake
- Going to the beach
- Camping trips
- Going to markets and festivals
Use these product tags by Anna of The Knotty Boss to package and display your crochet water bottle holders.
5. Crochet Hand Sanitizer Holder by A Crafty Concept
Summertime is messy. With melty sweet treats and fun outdoor adventures, it’s nearly impossible to keep your hands clean!
Market these hand sanitizer holders as a quick and cute way for your audience to always have hand sanitizer at the ready for all the messy exciting things happening throughout the summer.
Crochet hand sanitizer cozies are perfect for clipping to
- Kid’s backpacks
- Purses
- Diaper bags
- Gym bags
- Sports bags
- Pool Bags
- Farmers market totes
Use these product tags by Anna of The Knotty Boss to package and display your crochet hand sanitizer holders.
6. Sunglasses Pouch on A Crafty Concept Guest Posted by My Dear Knot
These pouches could be marketed in a million different ways this summer! They’re perfect for holding eyeglasses or sunglasses but you could also use them to hold cash, credit cards, sunscreen, pool passes, chapstick, pool locker keys, literally so many different options.
Think about what your ideal customer will be doing this summer. Is she going on a cruise with her husband, taking her kids on a family vacation to Disney, using her season passes to the pool, going hiking, spending her time on the lake?
Ask yourself these questions
– What is she doing this summer?
– What will she need to have with her while she’s doing that?
– Will it fit in this pouch?
If the answer is yes, market these pouches to her in that way!
Use these product tags by Anna of The Knotty Boss to package and display your crochet sunglasses holder.
7. Crochet Reusable Water Balloons by Nicole Chase
If your ideal customer has kids or is shopping for kids this one is for you! Crochet reusable water balloons are great for so many reasons.
- They’re good for the planet (no more popped water balloons all over the yard).
- They’re good for your wallet (no more rebuying every year).
- They’re great for kids with latex allergies.
- A perfect way to cool off on hot days.
- Great way to get kids outside and off screens.
Those are 5 excellent ways to market reusable crochet water balloons to your audience this summer!
Bonus Tip: If you sell reusable water balloons in your shop, give one as a freebie when a customer orders OTHER products from your shop. Then she will get to see/feel/touch/test the balloon and ideally come back and buy a pack!
Use these product tags by Anna of The Knotty Boss to package and display your reusable crochet water balloons.
8. Crochet Cold Cup Cozy by Hooks Books & Wanderlust
Summertime means all the iced drinks! Here are some benefits of fun cold cup cozies you can us to market to your audience.
- Protect your surfaces from sweaty iced drinks.
- Keep your hands from freezing while holding your drink.
- Keep your hands from getting wet that way you’re not damp when shaking hands at church!
- A cute accessory to make summer more fun.
These are perfect for days on the lake, barbeques, girl dates at the coffee shop, or hosting friends at your home and sipping sweet iced tea!
9. Shark Backpack by A Crafty Concept
If you want to market crochet shark backpacks to your audience this summer make sure you let them know how their kid’s face is going to light up when they see it!
Crochet shark backpacks are perfect for summer. Now kids can carry their own necessities, freeing up mom’s already over-packed hands. They’re also great for pretend play!
Does your audience go to theme parks during the summer? If their kids all have shark backpacks on they can play sharks while waiting in line!
These are perfect for theme park trips, beach trips, pool trips, and overnight trips with friends or family!
10. Bucket Hat by Taylor Lynn Crochet
Who said hats were just for winter? Crochet bucket hats are so trendy right now! If your ideal customer is a young Millennial or Gen Z, they would love a cute crochet bucket hat to wear this summer.
When you are photographing your bucket hats be sure to remember where your ideal customer will be hanging out this summer! Are they going to music festivals? Photograph your hat on someone at a music festival!
Are they going to be poolside? Photograph your hat on someone laying out by the pool.
Are they going to be at the lake every day? Photograph your hat on someone on a pontoon.
You get the idea.
Use these product tags by Anna of The Knotty Boss to package and display your crochet bucket hats.
11. Crochet Granny Triangle Bandana by Hayhay Crochet
Crochet Triangle Bandanas are just as cute and trendy as bucket hats. All the tips above also apply to this pattern.
12. Crochet Rainbow Earrings by A Crafty Concept
If your ideal customer loves fun accessories crochet rainbow earrings are perfect for her.
You can get creative with the color combinations and market these earrings for different festivities! Need crochet 4th of July earrings, how bout a red white, and blue rainbow?!
These crochet statement earrings work up super fast making them a perfect product to sell at markets or in your Etsy shop!
13. Crochet Ice Cream Pint Cozy by The Turtle Trunk
If you ask your audience “What’s one thing you think of when you think of summer” I bet a lot of people say ICE CREAM!
These ice cream cozies by Ali of The Turtle Trunk are perfect for summer. I love all of Ali’s patterns, she’s so talented!
The benefits of these fun crochet ice cream holders are
- Keeps your hands warm when ice cream binging
- Protects your surfaces from any drippage or sweat rings
- protects your hands from any drippage
And yes, Anna has a template for these as well! Click here to buy some ice cream cozy inserts and step up your packaging and displaying game.
14. Crochet Farmers Market Bag by Jewels & Jones
If your ideal customer shops at farmers markets or summer craft shows she needs one of these bags! Here are some ways you can market crochet farmer’s market totes this summer.
Crochet tote bags are perfect for
- Shopping at farmers’ markets
- Shopping out outside festivals
- Taking necessities to the pool (like a towel, sunblock, and a magazine)
- Reusable shopping bag for quick trips to *Insert where your customer shops*
15. Crochet Pineapple Planter on A Crafty Concept, Guest Posted by Stuck On You Crochet
Next up on our list of useful crochet patterns is this adorable crochet plant cozy.
If your ideal customer is the type that decorates their house for every season she will love these crochet pineapple plant cozies! You can also make them in different colors to add color and texture to a space.
Here are some ways to market crochet plant cozies
- They make a great gift
- If your ideal customer kills every plant she owns you could pair these with a fake plant
- If your ideal customer as an eclectic style she would love these
16. Crochet Summer Pillows by A Crafty Concept
Speaking of decorating for every season, how fun are these crochet summertime pillows? All of these patterns are free here on the A Crafty Concept blog.
We have the
- Crochet Cactus Pillow
- Crochet Pineapple Pillow
- Crochet Rainbow Pillow
- Crochet Lemon Pillow
- Crochet Watermelon Pillow
Think about the space in your ideal customer’s home where she would use one of these pillows and make sure to photograph it in that space.
Is your ideal customer a girl boss? Show a fun crochet pillow in an office chair.
Is your ideal customer a homeschool mom? Photograph a crochet pillow in a homeschool classroom setting.
Is your ideal customer a new mom? Take a picture of your crochet pillow in a nursery.
The easier it is for your ideal customer to see your product in her space, the more sales you will get!
17. Crochet Fedora Sun Hat by Make & Do Crew
Last but not least we have this beautiful crochet sun hat pattern! This is so perfect for summer. Some benefits you can promote to your audience would be
- Protection from the sun
- Stylish accessory
Places your ideal customer might need to wear a sun hat could be
- Music festivals
- Farmer’s markets
- Gardening in her garden or mowing her lawn
- Trips to the zoo
- Pool/Lake/Beach days
- Shopping with friends
- Going on vacation
As always, market these in a way where your ideal customer CAN SEE herself wearing it!
Bonus Pattern
18. Easy Summer Market Lanyard by Summer Day Crochet
Enjoy this bonus pattern of this handy crochet lanyard!
Some benefits you can promote to your audience would be:
- Comfortable to wear
- Durability
Here are a few ways you can market lanyards:
- Style and Personalization: Crochet lanyards provide a unique and stylish alternative to traditional lanyards.
- Unique Gift Option: Crochet lanyards make thoughtful and unique gifts for friends, family, or colleagues.
I hope you enjoyed this list of free useful crochet patterns you can sell in your crochet shop and market to your audience this summer. If you make any of these, I’d love to see! Feel free to tag me on Instagram @acraftyconcept and tag the featured designer from this list!
For more crochet summer patterns be sure to check out 23 Free Crochet Patterns For Summer Markets
Hoppy crocheting!
❤️ Ashley