I Crocheted All Summer… Here’s What I Have to Show for It

Welcome to my cozy crochet podcast / crochet vlog! In this video I share all of my summer crochet projects, plus my beginner knitting makes and a long-term cross-stitch: a recap of what I made this summer, how some projects evolved, and the stories behind each piece. If you love “what I crocheted in summer” videos, stay a while — grab a cuppa and enjoy! ✨ Projects featured 1. Cropped Lacy Top, progression video: https://youtu.be/2-x-5Z2J5nI I used Alize Cotton Gold — 55% cotton, 45% acrylic (find on Amazon, affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4nNpCyj 2. Lacy Beach / Pool Cover-Up, progression video: https://youtu.be/KSAw2mfHFO0 Debbie's @CanadianCrocheter version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wz9abqVSgDY 3. Water Lily Lacy Top, full tutorial: https://youtu.be/sY8jF7B0LR0 Written, size-inclusive pattern on Etsy & Ravelry: https://olgapoltava.etsy.com/listing/4333389337 https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/water-lily-summer-top-2 Jennifer @CinnamonStitches https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCJk-CLePdc Holly @StitchesGonnaStitch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMQPdOmGO_0 4. Scrap Yarn Blanket Tutorial part 1: https://youtu.be/ALFc4rLTbNo Tutorial part 2: https://youtu.be/_jx8cJOe7H0 5. Summer Flower Bookmarks, 4 designs Yarn: YarnArt Begonia (find on Amazon): https://amzn.to/3IxSFXW 1) Broad leaf Tutorial: https://youtu.be/e9p0QZdQ2Zg Written pattern on Etsy and Ravelry: https://olgapoltava.etsy.com/listing/4307258509 https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/simple-leaf-bookmark 2) Lavender sprig Tutorial: https://youtu.be/Yh-P4HYV6B0 Written pattern on Etsy and Ravelry: https://olgapoltava.etsy.com/listing/4316813470 https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lavender-bookmark-4 3) Dandelion flower and leaf (made with YarnArt Begonia, 100% mercerized cotton). Leaf tutorial: https://youtu.be/bpkgVtVJtUo Flower tutorial: https://youtu.be/aOjeidONX78 Written Pattern on Etsy and Ravelry: https://olgapoltava.etsy.com/listing/4336046993 https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dandelion-bookmarks 6. Knitting: My knitted sweater (earlier this year), progression video: https://youtu.be/w4aCI8iLPc8 Knitted sweater and crochet Teddy bear, progression video: https://youtu.be/eSPcDYN_PHM 7. Cross-stitch tapestry, traditional Ukrainian village scene (summer cottage). Find this cross-stitch kit here: https://amzn.to/48lPiOn 💖 Support my work & find my patterns: Etsy shop: https://olgapoltava.etsy.com Ravelry shop: https://www.ravelry.com/stores/olga-poltava-designs Ko-fi page: https://ko-fi.com/R6R6155UZ #crochet #crochetsummer #OlgaPoltava