45 Spring Crochet Projects to Make Right Now
Longer days. Warmer breezes. Windows open. Yarn on the patio table.
Spring is that magical moment when our crochet shifts gears. We start dreaming about lightweight garments, bright colors, breezy layers, and quick projects finished between sips of sweet iced tea.
If your hooks are itching for something fresh, I’ve gathered a mix of tops, blankets, wraps, skirts, accessories, and stash-busting projects that feel perfect for the season ahead.
Whether you’re ready to crochet your first garment or looking for a relaxing project to enjoy outside, this list has something for every mood.
Let’s dive in!
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Tops & Sweaters Perfect for Spring
Spring layering pieces are some of the most satisfying crochet projects. Light enough to wear now, but cozy enough for those cooler mornings and evenings.
1. // RENO Top
A classic crochet tank never goes out of style. The Reno Top is clean, simple, and endlessly wearable. Perfect with jeans, shorts, or layered under a cardigan when the temperature dips. It’s also a great confidence-builder if you’re newer to garment construction.
Get the RENO Top pattern on Ravelry
2. // Early Brew Pullover
This sweater is beloved for a reason. The Early Brew Pullover can be made in multiple yarn weights and fibers, making it incredibly adaptable. Choose a lighter yarn for spring, reach for something cozy for transitional weather, or use it as the perfect excuse to use that special skein you’ve been saving.
Get the Early Brew Pullover pattern on Ravelry
3. // Tropez Sweater
Granny stitch meets effortless style in the Tropez Sweater. It’s lightweight, breezy, and perfect for layering over tanks or dresses. Adjust the length to suit your style: cropped, hip length, or tunic, and lean into spring colors for a version that’s all yours.
Get the Tropez Sweater on Ravelry
4. // HexaGranny Cardi
Have you jumped on the HexaGranny train yet?
This wildly popular cardigan is built from hexagons that naturally shape the sleeves and body. The result is a garment that’s surprisingly simple to customize, and endlessly fun to make your own with color play, yarn weight swaps, or unexpected combinations.
Inside the Yarn Hive, members are currently crocheting their way through Round 2 of this fan-favorite project, and the versions coming through are absolutely stunning. If you’ve been on the fence, now is a great time to join in.
Get the HexaGranny pattern in the TL Yarn Shop / Pattern + Video Tutorial in the Yarn Hive
5. // Granny Square Sweater
Sometimes the classics are classic for a reason. This sweater lets traditional granny squares take center stage. Work it in a single sophisticated color for a minimalist look, or pull from your stash and create a rainbow version that’s completely one-of-a-kind. It’s a great project for using up partial skeins without it feeling random.
Get the Granny Square Sweater Pattern on Ravelry
6. // Sandbar Cardi
Light, airy, and full of texture, the Sandbar Cardi is the kind of layer you’ll throw on all spring and summer long. The open mesh fabric keeps it breathable while the stitch pattern adds beautiful visual interest. It reads more “effortlessly stylish” than “I crocheted this myself.”
Get the Sandbar Cardi Pattern in the TLYC Shop
7. // Summertime Tee
If you’ve been wanting to crochet your first wearable garment, this is the perfect place to start.
With simple stitches and beginner-friendly construction, the Summertime Tee makes the entire process feel approachable, and the finished top is something you’ll genuinely want to wear everywhere. Pair it with shorts, tuck it into a skirt, or throw it on over a swimsuit. It works.
Get the Summertime Tee Pattern in the TL Yarn Crafts Shop
8. // Glimmer Poncho
Looking for something a little more fashion-forward?
The Glimmer Poncho adds instant polish to any outfit. Throw it over jeans, shorts, or a skirt for an effortless statement piece that still feels relaxed and comfortable. Made with TLYC x Hobbii Apricity — an alpaca blend that’s featherlight and impossibly soft — if you’ve been saving some Apricity for the right pattern, this is it.
Get the Glimmer Poncho pattern in the TL Yarn Crafts Shop
9. // The Tilda Shrug
Sometimes you just want a quick win.
The Tilda Shrug is perfect when you don’t quite have sweater-quantity yarn but still want to crochet something wearable. It’s stylish, versatile, and exactly the kind of project that disappears from your hook faster than you expect.
Get the Tilda Shrug Pattern on Ravelry
10. // Muna Cardi
If you’ve been curious about Tunisian crochet but weren’t sure where to start, the Muna Cardi is a beautiful entry point. The construction is straightforward, the result is polished, and once you finish it you’ll be hooked on Tunisian for good.
Get the Find Muna Cardi Pattern in the TL Yarn Crafts Shop
Blankets to Brighten Your Home
Spring is also the perfect time to start a blanket, especially one filled with cheerful colors and stash yarn. If you’ve been looking for a reason to dig into your yarn stash, consider this your sign.
11. // Niko Blanket
The Niko Blanket is wonderfully scraptastic. Pull colors from your stash, mix and match leftover skeins, and let the easy, rhythmic linen stitch do the rest. The result feels intentional even when you’re improvising — beautiful, playful, and exactly the kind of project that makes stash-busting feel like an adventure.
Get the Niko Blanket Pattern in the TL Yarn Crafts Shop
12. // Quinn Blanket
Modern, textured, and eye-catching, the Quinn Blanket works up quickly and makes a satisfying lap blanket or couch throw. The texture gives it a lot of visual weight without requiring anything complicated. Just beautiful, rhythmic stitching from start to finish.
Get the Quinn Blanket Pattern in the TL Yarn Crafts Shop
13. // XO Granny Square Baby Blanket
If you’ve got a little one arriving in your world this spring, this is the gift project. The XO Blanket puts a sweet spin on classic granny squares — all the charm of a handmade heirloom, with a surprisingly quick make that never feels overwhelming.
Get the XO Granny Square Baby Blanket Pattern in the TL Yarn Crafts Shop
14. // Bahama Blanket
This one deserves its own moment.
The Bahama Blanket brings stunning Tunisian texture and color together in a way that genuinely stops people mid-scroll. Bold, beautiful, and incredibly satisfying to crochet, it’s the project people ask about, and it’s more approachable than it looks.
Get the Bahama Blanket Pattern in the TL Yarn Crafts Shop
Dresses & Skirts for Sunny Days
Warm weather means crochet garments you can wear all day long.
15. // Be Like a Sunflower
Comfortable, wearable, and practical (hello, pockets!), the Piper Pocket Dress is the kind of piece you’ll reach for all summer. It’s relaxed enough for a beach day and polished enough for brunch. Yes, the pockets are real and functional.
Get the Piper Pocket Dress Pattern on Ravelry
16. // Dopamine Skirt
The name says it all. This skirt is pure joy to make. Bright colors, beautiful fades, and endless opportunity for stash-busting creativity. Work it in a gradient, go rainbow, or pick a palette that makes you smile every time you put it on.
Get the Dopamine Skirt Pattern on Ravelry
17. // Treble Twirl Skirt
Full, flowy, and so much fun to wear, the Treble Twirl Skirt creates beautiful movement as you walk. Adjust the length to suit your style, from a flirty mini to an elegant maxi, and choose a yarn with a little drape for the most satisfying swish.
Get the Treble Twirl Skirt Pattern on Ravelry
18. // Pineapple Skirt
If you want a project that really showcases what crochet can do, this is it. The pineapple lacework is both a challenge and a reward. Intricate to work, stunning to wear, and the kind of finished piece that makes people ask if you bought it somewhere.
Get the Pineapple Skirt Pattern on Ravelry
19. // Lemonade Top
Beach-ready and effortlessly stylish, the Lemonade Top works beautifully as a swimsuit cover-up or layered over a camisole with jeans. Light yarn, a breezy silhouette, and a design that photographs beautifully. This one earns its spot in your warm-weather rotation.
Get the Lemonade Top Pattern in the TL Yarn Crafts Shop
Kerchiefs, Cowls & Wraps for Transitional Days
Lightweight wraps and scarves are perfect for that in-between weather, and they’re among the best projects for using what you already have.
20. // Bahama Wrap
If you love the look of the Bahama Blanket but want something wearable, this is your version. The same stunning Tunisian texture and color work, shaped into a wrap you can throw on and take anywhere. It’s a showpiece that also happens to be practical.
Get the Bahama Wrap Pattern in the TL Yarn Crafts Shop
21. // Bernie Scarf Trio
Part of Crochet Academy, the Bernie Scarf comes in three sizes — a perfect low-stakes playground for experimenting with color and yarn weights. It’s great for using up those small amounts you’ve been holding onto, and honestly? I dare you to make just one.
Get the Bernie Scarf Trio Pattern in the TL Yarn Crafts Shop
22. // Bouquet Scarf
Originally designed for the Yarn Hive Buzzy Exchange, the Bouquet Scarf combines bright colors and ripple stitches into a cheerful make that feels tailor-made for spring. Especially satisfying if you have a collection of scrappy mini skeins looking for a purpose.
Get the Bouquet Scarf Pattern in the TL Yarn Crafts Shop
23. // Carillon Shawl
If you love stash-busting projects, the Carillon Shawl is a dream. Choose five fingering weight mini skeins in a palette you love and watch a gorgeous mesh triangle shawl emerge. It’s the kind of project where the yarn does most of the talking. You just provide the hook.
Get the Carillon Shawl Pattern in the TL Yarn Crafts Shop
24. // Timber Duo
Texture lovers will adore this set. The basketweave stitch creates incredible dimension and makes both pieces feel rich and substantial. The kind of accessories that feel handmade in the best possible way. Perfect for cooler spring mornings when you need just a little something extra.
Get the Timber Duo Pattern in the TL Yarn Crafts Shop
25. // Nightfall Cowl
A favorite introduction to Tunisian Simple Stitch, the Nightfall Cowl is relaxing, rhythmic, and a perfect way to use that special skein or mini set you’ve been saving. If you’ve been curious about Tunisian but wanted to start small, this is an ideal first project.
Get the Nightfall Cowl Pattern in the TL Yarn Crafts Shop
26. // Cuddle Cowl
Still chilly where you live? The Cuddle Cowl is a quick, satisfying make in super bulky yarn, the kind of project you can start and finish in a weekend. It’ll keep you cozy now and be waiting for you when next winter arrives.
Get the Cuddle Cowl Pattern in the TL Yarn Crafts Shop
27. // Lamia Wrap
The Lamia Wrap is a beautiful project for crocheters wanting to build their Tunisian skills while creating something elegant and wearable. The construction is logical, the results are impressive, and it’s the kind of piece that earns compliments every time you wear it.
Get the Lamia Wrap Pattern in the TL Yarn Crafts Shop
28. // Varpa Shawl
If you’re ready for a more intricate challenge, the Varpa Shawl is absolutely stunning and well worth the time invested. This is a project to sink into, the kind of make you’ll remember long after it’s finished.
Get the Varpa Shawl Pattern on Ravelry
Accessories & Home Projects
Sometimes the most satisfying spring projects are the smaller ones — accessories and home pieces you can pick up, put down, and finish without the commitment of a bigger make. Quick enough to keep things interesting, and every bit worth the time.
29. // Frankie Bucket Hat
Bucket hats are having a moment, and the Frankie is the crochet version you’ll actually want to wear. It’s relaxed, a little retro, and works up faster than you’d expect. A great project for using a single skein of something you love.
Get the Frankie Bucket Hat Pattern in the TL Yarn Crafts Shop
30. // Braided Tunisian Ear Warmer
The braided texture is the star here. It looks intricate but comes together easily. The kind of make you can finish in an evening and immediately want to make again in every color. Perfect for early morning dog walks or evenings spent stargazing when the air still has a chill.
Get the Braided Ear Warmer Pattern in the TL Yarn Crafts Shop
31. // Summer Sun Hat
The braided texture is the star here. It looks intricate but comes together easily. The kind of make you can finish in an evening and immediately want to make again in every color. Perfect for early morning dog walks or evenings spent stargazing when the air still has a chill.
Get the Summer Sun Hat on Ravelry
32. // Funkia Potholders
Practical and beautiful, these potholders add instant handmade charm to your kitchen. They also make a wonderful gift and work up fast enough to make a set, perfect for using up cotton yarn scraps.
Get the Funkia Potholder Pattern on Ravelry
33. // Cozy Cat Nest
Your cat deserves handmade comfort, too. This nest is cozy, durable, and genuinely satisfying to make, especially if your cat immediately claims it as their own before you’ve even woven in the ends. (They always do.)
Get the Cozy Cat Nest Pattern on Ravelry
34. // Fresh Market Bag
Farmers market season calls for a handmade bag — and the Fresh Market Tote is exactly that. Beginner-friendly mesh construction, sturdy enough for a haul of fresh produce, and pretty enough to carry everywhere else too. The kind of make that gets used immediately and often.
Get the Fresh Market Tote in TL Yarn Crafts Shop
35. // Squish Pillow
Soft, squishy, and made with TLYC x Hobbii Happy Place yarn, this pillow is pure comfort in crochet form. It’s a satisfying make that feels like a treat from start to finish, and the finished result looks right at home on any couch or bed.Get the Squish Pillow Free Pattern on Hobbii
36. // Sunrise Coaster & Placemat Set
Brighten your table with colorful coasters and placemats that celebrate the energy of spring. These work up quickly, make wonderful housewarming gifts, and are a great way to use up cotton yarn from your stash in a way that feels intentional and beautiful.
Get the Sunrise Coaster and Placemat Set in the TL Yarn Crafts Shop
37. // On The Go Bag
The On The Go Bag is made with TLYC x Hobbii Happy Place yarn, which means the colors do half the work before you even leave the house. Structured, spacious, and the kind of bag people stop you to ask about. One for you, one for a friend who’s been hinting.
Get the On The Go Bag Free Pattern on Hobbii
Quick Makes
Sometimes you just need a win. These projects are small, satisfying, and perfect for squeezing in between bigger makes, using up scraps, or gifting to someone who deserves something handmade.
38. // Charming Trio Kitchen Set
A fresh set of kitchen accessories is one of the easiest ways to bring some spring energy into your home. The Charming Trio works up quickly in cotton yarn and makes a lovely gift as well as a treat for yourself.
Get the Charming Trio Set in the TL Yarn Crafts Shop
39. // Chapstick Holders
Practical, portable, and genuinely clever. This little keychain holder keeps your chapstick exactly where you need it, and it works up in almost no time. A great project for scraps of cotton or fingering weight yarn.
Get the Chapstick Holders Pattern on Ravelry
40. // Sun Keychain
Clip a little handmade sunshine to your keys — or make a few and share them around. The Sun Keychain works up fast, and adds a little sunshine to every day.
Get the Sun Keychain Pattern on Ravelry
41. // Felted Laptop Sleeve
If you’ve been curious about felting, this is a great first project. The sleeve works up generously before felting down into a sturdy, protective case for your laptop. Practical and genuinely impressive.
Get the Felted Laptop Sleeve Pattern on Ravelry
42. // Granny Square Book Sleeve
Protect your current read in style. This book sleeve combines the classic charm of granny squares with genuine usefulness, and it’s a wonderful way to use up small yarn leftovers from other projects.
Get the Granny Square Book Sleeve Pattern on Ravelry
43. // Peacock Feather Bookmark
Elegant and surprisingly quick, this bookmark is a beautiful little make for yourself or anyone who loves to read. The textured stitch detail gives it a delicate, intricate look that belies how fast it works up.
Get the Peacock Feather Bookmark Pattern on Ravelry
44. // Plant Hanger
Bring the spring inside with a handmade plant hanger. This is a fun project that works up quickly and instantly adds a handmade, boho touch to any room. Use a sturdy cotton worsted weight yarn for the best results.
Get the Plant Hanger Pattern on Ravelry
45. // Tri Color Trays
Colorful, sturdy, and endlessly useful, these crocheted trays are perfect for corralling small items on a desk, dresser, or entryway table. A great stash-buster that results in something you’ll actually reach for every day.
Get the Tri Color Trays Pattern on Ravelry / Get a Signed Copy of the Tunisian Crochet Handbook for Beginners
What Will You Crochet This Spring?
Spring always brings a fresh wave of creativity, and honestly, there’s no better time to start something new.
Maybe it’s finally crocheting your first garment. Maybe it’s diving into Tunisian for the first time. Or maybe it’s simply grabbing a hook and making something joyful from the yarn already in your stash.
Whatever you choose, I hope this list gives you plenty of inspiration for the season ahead. If you’re looking for even more spring pattern ideas, free patterns, and a community of makers to crochet alongside, the Yarn Hive is always open.
If you’re adding a few TLYC patterns to your spring queue, use code SAVEON3 for 10% off 3, SAVEON5 for 15% off 5, or SAVEON8 for 20% off 8 when shopping TLYarnCrafts.com. Add all patterns to cart for the discount to apply.
I love the orange on the go bag
Thanks so much! That’s one of my favorites 🙂
loving the skirts and dresses with pockets!
A girl’s gotta have pockets! Glad you like the list. Happy stitching!! 🙂
Definitely a long cardigan.
I love all the patterns. I will definitely try to make a long cardigan for myself.
Love this list!!! I’ve made a few but needed a few more ideas. In Florida we crave the boho/ beachy lifestyle & my cousin & I can barely keep up with the great renewed love of crochet!! Thanks for sparking more excitement for the craft I love!!
Crochet and beachy boho go together like peanut butter and jelly! Happy stitching all the way through summer 🙂
I’m planning to stash bust this spring, and my top picks to use up worsted-weight acrylic scraps are: Niko Blanket, HexaGranny Cardi, Granny Square Sweater, and the Braided Tunisian Ear Warmer.
That’s one good looking list! Get after it – you got this!!
Love all the projects I knit and crochet is there a magazine I can purchase with these and future patterns
Hey there, Joanna 🙂 Unfortunately, no, we do not have a magazine with all these patterns included. For patterns by other designers that you are interested in, I would suggest buying from the links listed under the description of the product. For patterns made by us, I would suggest following the link below the description of the product to take you to the TL Yarn Crafts store for purchase! From there, you can either purchase the PDF, or you can read it for free on our blog, which will be linked in the pattern description in the store.
So many great designs!! A few were definitely added to my make list. 😅❤