Is it wrong to put puppy outside for short times instead of crate?

Being a new dog owner, and having a 4mth old bichon, is it wrong to put her outside for about an hour while I run an errand? My problem is that I crated her this morning while I showered and got ready and now I need to leave to run an errand. I just feel bad putting her back in the crate after she has been there all night, then for a little over an hour this morning, then only out for 1/2 hour. We have a nice fenced in yard and covered patio and the temp is just a little chilly in the shade. I will only be gone for about an hour.