CROCHET easy summer crochet models for beginners Blouse, tunic, vest, dress, pareo, curtain, runner
Materials & Basics (applies to all models) Yarn: light-weight summer yarn — sport/DK (approx 3/4 ply) or cotton 100% . For beachwear you can use lighter linen/cotton blend. Hook: 3.0–4.5 mm depending on yarn & desired drape (3.5 mm is a good all-rounder). Notions: tapestry needle, blocking pins, tape measure, stitch markers, scissors. Abbreviations (US): ch, sc, hdc, dc, tr, sl st, st, rep, RS (right side). Gauge: not critical for these modular pieces, but make a 10×10 cm swatch in the main repeat to estimate stitches/inch if you want precise sizing. The “One or Two-Row” Repeat (core stitch families) These summer models are built from simple, memorized repeats. Two friendly repeats I use below: A — V-Arch Repeat (airy & fast, 6 + 3 multiple) Pattern works in multiples of 6 + 3 . Setup row: dc row over foundation chain. Repeat row (the one you memorize): ch 3 (counts dc), dc in next dc, *ch 3 , skip next dc, V-st (dc,ch1,dc) into ch- 1 ...