Beach Cover-Up Free Knitting Pattern
THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS THAT SUPPORT HANDY LITTLE ME CONTENT AND FREE PATTERNS.This beach cover-up is just what you need for a trip to the beach!
This knitted top is a good length to wear over your bikini and shorts, with enough holes to let the air through so you can dry off and stay cool.
I wore this top recently to the beach over my bikini and denim shorts and it was comfortable to relax in, as it has plenty of slouch.
At first, I made the cover-up a bit longer than I had intended, so ended up pulling it out and re-working the pattern.
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I think the shorter version is much better and more practical.
The longer version of the top which is more of a beach dress can be seen below.
Inspired by the cool whites of summer that I see around the Greek island of Corfu, the colours inspired me to make a beach cover-up tunic.
An Easy Level Knitting Pattern
This is an easy pattern for those of you who are advanced beginner level, and the techniques you will need to know are casting on, casting off and the knit stitch.
This top has a very interesting stitch pattern that is called – The Drop Stitch.
If you enjoy this stitch you may also like this Drop Stitch Knit Top Pattern that is knit in cotton.
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The Yarn I Used…
I made the top with Lion Brand Fast Track yarn, knit on size 15mm (US 19) straight needles.
This was knit up quite quickly and used 2 skeins of the mixtape yarn for the short top and 4 skeins for the longer version.
This yarn is a tape yarn and is used for many projects including bags, rugs, and baskets.
Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this pattern:
This pattern is great for any advanced beginner knitters.
- You should be comfortable casting on and casting off, as well as knitting in garter stitch.
- You should also be comfortable reading knitting patterns.
- And understanding knitting abbreviations and terms.
Beach Cover-up Pattern
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Notes
The beach cover-up knits up quickly and the simple design makes for a relaxing and enjoyable knit.
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Skill Level – Easy
Size –
- Adult woman – small/medium
The Supplies You Need
Yarn
- 2 x Lion Brand Fast Track yarn in the colour ‘Airstream white‘ (100)
Needles
- 15mm (US 19) knitting needles
Notions
- Darning needle
- Tape measure
- Scissors
- Stitch Markers
Gauge – 2 rows/2″
Abbreviations >
- K – knit
- Rep – repeat
- St(s) – stitches
Front and back >
With 15mm (US 19) knitting needles cast on 40 sts
1st row: Knit
2nd row: In each st, insert the right-hand needle into the st on the left-hand needle as if to knit, then wind the yarn 2 times around the needle and K1.
3rd row: Knit each st, working into the 1st loop and allowing the 2 extra loops to slip off the needle to their full length.
4th row: Knit
The last 4 rows form the pattern.
Continue to rep the pattern until piece measures – 25″
Making up >
Sew in all loose ends (weave along the seams).
Pick up and sew sts on either side of the top that measures 6″ in length – this is for the shoulder seams. Weave your needle in between the V stitches on either side. The shoulder seams should measure 6″ each side.
Stitch from the bottom of each side for 12″ and leave 11″ for each sleeve.
Maxi Dress Beach Cover-up Pattern
The Supplies You Need
Yarn
- 4 x Lion Brand Fast Track yarn in the colour ‘Airstream white‘ (100)
Needles
- 15mm (US 19) knitting needles
Notions
- Darning needle
- Tape measure
- Scissors
- Stitch Markers
Abbreviations >
- K – knit
- Rep – repeat
- St(s) – stitches
Front and back >
With 15mm (US 19) knitting needles cast on 52 sts
1st (right side), 2nd, 3rd, 4th rows: Knit
5th row: In each st, insert the right-hand needle into the st on the left-hand needle as if to knit, then wind the yarn 2 times around the needle and K1.
6th row: Knit each st, working into the 1st loop and allowing the 2 extra loops to slip off the needle to their full length.
The last 6 rows form the pattern.
Continue to rep the pattern until piece is the length that you want then cast off – the length will probably differ for every person.
Making up >
Sew in all loose ends (weave along the seams).
Pick up and sew 16 sts on either side of the top – this is for the shoulder seams. Weave your needle in between the V stitches on either side. The shoulder seams should measure 7″ each side.
Stitch from the bottom of each side and leave 13″ for each sleeve.
I hope that you have enjoyed this post and that you will feel the need to make your own beach cover-up.
Let me know what you think in the comments and as ever happy knitting! xoxo
