Crochet Beach Cover Up Pattern
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This beach cover-up is perfect for summer days thrown over swimwear.
Available to make in 8 sizes – XS to 5XL.
Please scroll down to view the free pattern online, or grab the inexpensive, ad-free PDF in my shop here.
What Is The Best Yarn For A Crochet Beach Cover Up?
The best yarn for a crochet beach cover up is typically a lightweight, breathable cotton or cotton-blend yarn.
Cotton is ideal because it’s absorbent, soft against the skin, and holds its shape well—even when wet.
Look for yarns labeled as DK (double knitting), sport, or worsted weight, depending on how airy or structured you want your cover up to be.
Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton, for example, is a popular choice for its vibrant color range, durability, and smooth finish.
If you prefer added drape or a slightly more luxurious feel, cotton-linen or bamboo blends can also work beautifully.
Always make a swatch to test the yarn’s feel, stretch, and stitch definition before starting your project.
Crochet Beach Cover Up Pattern
This stylish crochet cover-up pattern is perfect for advanced beginners looking to add a touch of elegance, comfort, and versatility to their beach attire.
Designed as a lightweight and breathable swimsuit cover up, the garment is made from two long panels (front and back) that are seamed together to create a relaxed yet stylish ensemble.
Whether you’re heading from the beach to a beachside cafe or just lounging poolside, this coverup offers the right amount of cover with beautiful texture and drape.
Pattern Notes
Skill Level – Easy (Advanced Beginner)
The dress is made in two pieces – the front and back.
Both pieces have a double crochet border which adds extra width and length.
The front and back are then seamed together with a double crochet edging added to finish off the armholes and neck.
The pattern is written for all sizes, starting with the XS size – with changes for different sizes listed in all necessary places.
To follow patterns more easily, circle or highlight all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.
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Size information
Gauge
9 treble crochet sts / 5 rows in 4×4 inches using the 5mm (US H/8) crochet hook and the Pima Cotton from WAK in treble crochet.
Measurements/Sizes
- XS – To fit bust 34 inches.
- S – To fit bust 36 inches.
- M – To fit bust 38 inches.
- L – To fit bust 40 inches.
- XL – To fit bust 42 inches.
- 2XL – To fit bust 44 inches.
- 3XL – To fit bust 46 inches.
- 4XL/5XL – To fit bust 48 inches.
- The dress measures – length to shoulders around = 39 (39, 39, 39.5, 39.5, 40, 40, 40.5) inches.
The supplies you need…
Yarn
- 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) x We Are Knitters – The Cotton in the color Natural.
- This cotton is 100% Pima Cotton/10g/3.05oz/232 yds/212m.
- Use my code – MGM4VHHAT – for 10 off on your WAK yarn order.
Hook
Notions
Abbreviations
This pattern is written in US crochet terms.
You can grab a free list of US and UK crochet terms here.
- ch – chain
- dc – double crochet
- sl-st- slip stitch
- st – stitch
- tr – treble crochet
- tr2tog – treble crochet two stitches together
- RS – right side
- Rep – repeat
- WS – wrong side
Beach Dress Crochet Pattern Instructions
Back
** Ch 78 (84, 90, 96, 102, 108, 114, 120)
Set up
Work 1 dc into 2nd ch from hook, 1 dc into each ch to end. 77 (83, 89, 95, 101, 107, 113, 119) sts.
Start Pattern
Row 1: 4 ch, for the first tr and ch, miss 1 st, 1 tr into next st, * 1 ch, miss 1 st, 1 tr into next st, rep from * to end.
Row 2: 4 ch for the first tr and ch, 1 tr into next tr, * 1 ch, miss 1 ch, 1 tr into 1 tr, rep from * to end working last tr into 3rd of 4 ch, turn,
Rep row 2 until the work measures: 15 (15, 15, 16, 16, 16, 17, 17,) inches from the setup row.
Next row (decrease row): 4 ch for the first tr and ch, 1 tr into next tr, 1 ch, work next tr2tog, 1 ch, patt to last 7 sts, work next tr2tog, 1 ch, 1 tr into next tr, 1 ch, 1 tr into the last st. 75 (81, 87, 93, 99, 105, 111, 117)
Continue without further decreases until the work measures 25 inches from the start of the setup row, finishing on a wrong side row.
(* You can adjust the length here – if you want to make it shorter or longer)
Shape Armholes
Next row: sl st over 6 (6, 6, 6, 8, 8, 8, 8) sts, pattern to last 6 (6, 6, 6, 8, 8, 8, 8) sts, turn,
Next row: 4 ch for first tr and ch, 1 tr into next tr, 1 ch, work next tr2tog, 1 ch, patt to the last 7 sts, work next tr2tog, 1 ch, 1 tr into next tr, into last st.
Rep the last row twice more – 57 (63, 69, 75, 77, 83, 89, 95) sts. **
Cont without further dec until the armhole measures 6 (6, 6, 6.5, 6.5, 7, 7, 7.5) inches, ending on a wrong side row.
Shape Shoulders and Back of Neck
Next row: sl st over 8 (8, 8, 8, 10, 10, 10, 10) sts, patt over 13 (13, 13, 13, 15, 15, 15, 15) sts, fasten off.
Miss the next 15 (21, 27, 33, 27, 33, 39, 45) sts for neck edge, rejoin yarn into next st, patt over 13 (13, 13, 13, 15, 15, 15, 15) sts.
Fasten off.
You should have 8 (8, 8, 8, 10, 10, 10, 10) sts remaining for the shoulder edge.
The Edging
With the right side of the work facing you, rejoin the yarn at the start of the armhole shaping.
Work 1 row of dc evenly down the left side edge, round the lower edge, and up the right side edge, to the start of the armhole shaping, working 2 dc into the end of each of 2 rows and 3 dc into the end of the next row.
Work 2 more rows in dc, working 3 dc into each corner st and turning with 1 ch.
Fasten off.
Front
Work exactly as instructions for the back from ** to **.
Cont without further dec until armhole measures 2 inches less than back armhole to shoulder shaping.
Next row: Patt across 18 (20, 22, 24, 24, 26, 28, 30) sts, turn,
Cont over these sts as follows:
Next row: 4 ch for the first tr and ch, 1 tr into next tr, 1 ch, work next tr2tog, 1 ch, patt to end.
Cont without further dec until armhole measures 6 (6, 6, 6.5, 6.5, 7, 7, 7.5) inches, ending on a wrong side row.
Shape Shoulder
Next row: sl st over 8 (8, 8, 8, 10, 10, 10, 10) sts, patt to end, fasten off.
Miss 21 (23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35) sts for neck edge, rejoin yarn to rem 18 (20, 22, 24, 24, 26, 28, 30) sts, and work to correspond with the other side, reversing all shaping
Work the dc border around the sides and lower edge the same as for the back piece.
Finishing
Join the shoulder seams by backstitching.
The Neckband
With the right side of the work facing you, rejoin the yarn.
Work 1 row of dc evenly around the neck edge, turn with 1 ch.
Work 1 more row of dc.
Fasten off.
The Armhole Edges
Work the armhole edges in the same manner as the neck.
Side Seams
Join side seams using the mattress stitch, leaving 10 or 12 inches open at the lower edge of each side seam.
Helpful Resources
This pattern is great for advanced beginners.
- You should be comfortable making a slipknot and creating a chain (how to start a crochet chain).
- You should know how to double crochet (how to double crochet (dc) for beginners).
- You should know how to treble crochet (tr).
- You should also be comfortable reading crochet patterns (how to read crochet patterns for beginners).
- And understanding of crochet abbreviations and terms (US + UK).
You might also want to make matching accessories…
You may also want to make a matching beach bag and a bucket hat to take with you on vacation!
View those patterns here:
- You can grab the crochet summer pattern bundle here.
- You can grab the Vacation Vibes crochet and knit collection here.
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