this is a nice summery style:
http://danceswithwool.wordpress.com/2009/02/01/inspired-free-crochet-pat... [1]
Links:
[1] http://danceswithwool.wordpress.com/2009/02/01/inspired-free-crochet-pattern-for-lacy-scarf/
[2] http://crochetme.com/forum/10-rug-patterns-retro
[3] http://crochetme.com/forum/wrought-iron-crochet