By Hannah Ege
Crochet allows for so many really cool geometric patterns with different stitch types and pattern styles. One of the most classic and easiest geometric styles to add to any pattern is stripes.
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These seventeen crochet patterns all play with colorful stripe patterns to give a powerful impact to what is often a simple design.
1. Chunky Stripey Bag
Chunky Stripey Bag
There are so many fun color choices you can make for this bold striped bag FREE pattern. This is a great accessory that makes a statement thanks to those stripes.
2. Rock Star Mitts
Rock Star Mitts
Have stripes make a bold, decorative statement on your hands with this quick and easy fingerless mitt pattern. Jessie has also created a Rock Star Hat and Scarf crochet pattern set to match these mitts; they showcase a more subtle transition between colors.
3. Crochet Summer Beanie Free Pattern
Crochet Summer Beanie Free Pattern
In this FREE crochet pattern, the rows of peach yarn separate the different bold colors that make up the stripes of this pretty crochet hat, making a lovely pattern. With cotton yarn and the breathability of the stitch, this hat is great for summer, but could be modified with wool for a winter fit.
4. Candy Stripe Pencil Case
Candy Stripe Pencil Case
An adorable, FREE and quick project, send your kiddo or yourself to school with this soft, cute and practical pencil holder. Stripes make it bright and hard to leave behind!
5. Frilly Striped Pillow Cover
Frilly Striped Pillow Cover
This beautiful lace pattern is great for pillows and blankets alike. With lots of pictures to help, this FREE stitch pattern is easy to adapt to anything you want to make.
6. Stripes Delight
Stripes Delight
This adorable matching set of pants and hat is an available pattern for both crochet and knitting. Perfect for newborns or bigger sizes alike.
7. Textured Waves Scarf
Textured Waves Scarf
The design of this crochet pattern makes the stripes look wavy and appear to be worked in short rows even though they actually aren't.
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8. Lily’s Rose Garden Shawl Crochet FREE Pattern
Lily’s Rose Garden Shawl Crochet FREE Pattern
So many yarns allow for self striping, which is not only easy peasy for you, but looks so great! This elegant and timeless shawl design is perfect for self striping yarns as the stripes will highlight the shape of the shawl.
9. Classic Baby Pullover Sweater
Classic Baby Pullover Sweater
Available in 5 sizes, this classic pullover design is perfect for striping to make the perfect baby gift for a loved one!
10. Retro Stripes Sweater Free Crochet Pattern
Retro Stripes Sweater Free Crochet Pattern
This basic yet classic sweater design is perfect for bold, colorful stripes. We love the neutrals combined here with a light pink for pop.
11. Striped Sweater Free Crochet Pattern
Striped Sweater Free Crochet Pattern
For a buisier striped sweater look, you have to check out this free pattern from Off The Hook For You. It's giving classic 80's retro and we are very much here for it!
12. Sea Glass Crochet Afghan Pattern
Sea Glass Crochet Afghan Pattern
Simple stitches, easy color changes and a lovely striping idea combine to make a pretty perfect crochet blanket.
13. Not Your Granny's Jammies
Not Your Granny's Jammies
Rock the stripes in these cozy jammy pants that involve NO sewing! They're easy to make and you can do lots of fun color combinations to make them as subtle or bright as you want!
14. Crochet Summer Dress FREE Crochet Pattern
Crochet Summer Dress FREE Crochet Pattern
Stripes make an adorable summer dress pattern, and Joy Of Motion Crochet nailed it perfectly with her free pattern here!
15. Patons Striped Crochet Tote Bag
Patons Striped Crochet Tote Bag
Make yourself an accent tote with these bold stripes that are separated by a smaller stripe. It's cute, it's practical and it's easy to make!
These are wonderful.
Can’t take my eyes off that adorable hot air balloon appliqué.
(Thanks for showcasing my shawl!)