This Free Crochet Beach Cover Up Pattern employs a cotton blend yarn and a large hook to produce a stunningly airy and lacy cover-up, ideal for beach and pool outings. Its breezy design adds a touch of elegance to your beachwear ensemble while offering comfort and style for all your sunny adventures.
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This Cover Up is apart of my Sunset Collection! Check out the other garments in the line-
Cropped Cardigan and Full Length Cardigan
Materials
Hook: 8 mm L Hook
Yarn: Size 3 weight Cotton Yarn or Cotton Blend Yarn
Yarn Brand Options: Lion Brands “Coboo” or “Truboo”. Bernat “Softee Baby Cotton”. Patons “Hempster”
(I used Carron Cotton Angel Cakes for sample cardi, it is categorized as a size 4 cotton blend yarn- however its rather thin and I would put it in the size 3 category.)
Other: Yarn Needle, 1 Stitch Marker & Scissors
Stitches (US Terms)
CH- Chain
SC- Single Crochet
HDC- Half Double Crochet
DC-Double Crochet
Special Stitch:
SCL- Shell Cluster- *DC, CH 1* repeat * * 6 times in same stitch. (7 DC, 6 CH 1 sps total)
Gauge
1 Shell= 2.5 inches wide (sc, shell cluster, sc)
Sizing & Yardage Totals
Notes
This Cover up is worked in 2 pieces. Back panel, and front panels. Both are worked up the same way.
Sizes will be written XS/S (M/L, XL/2X, 3X/4X, 5X/6X)
Beach Cover Up Pattern
Front and Back Panel
CH 66 (82, 98, 114, 130)
Row 1: HDC in 2nd CH from hook, HDC in each st across. 65 (81, 97, 113, 129)
Row 2: CH 1, SC in first st, *sk 3 sts, SCL in next st, sk 3 sts, SC in next* repeat * * across.
8 (10, 12, 14, 16) Shell Clusters Total
Row 3: CH 4, *SC in the 2nd CH 1 sp, CH 1, SC around next CH 1 sp, CH 3, SC around next
CH 1 sp, CH 1, SC around next CH 1 sp, CH 1* Repeat * * across until end of last Shell
Cluster. CH 1, DC in last st (the SC st from the previous row)
[Find stitch chart for visual help on page 6.]
Row 4: CH 1, SC in first st, *SCL in the CH 3 Sp, SC around CH 1 sp between two SCL’s.*
Repeat * * across. SC in 3rd ch from the CH 4 of the previous row.
8 (10, 12, 14, 16) Shell Clusters Total
Rows 5-41: Repeat Rows 3 & 4.
This next Row will be a short row only going half way across the row to start the “split” for the neck opening.
Row 42: CH 1, SC in first st, *SCL in the CH 3 Sp, SC around CH 1 sp between two SCL’s.* Repeat * * across until you have 4 (5, 6, 7, 8) completed shells. [Stop row here, leaving rest unworked.]
Sizes XS/S, M/L: Rows 43-48: Repeat Rows 3 & 4 [4, 5 Shell Clusters Total ]
Sizes XL/2X, 3X/4X: Rows 43-52: Repeat Rows 3 & 4 [6, 7 Shell Clusters Total ]
Sizes 5X/6X: Rows 43-56-: Repeat Rows 3 & 4 [8 Shell Clusters Total ]
Next Row: CH 4, *SC in the 2nd CH 1 sp in the SCL, CH 1, SC in next CH 1 sp, CH 1, SC in next CH 1 sp, CH 1, SC in next CH 1 sp, CH 1 move to the next SCL* Repeat * * across. CH 1, DC in last st (the SC stitch from the previous row)
Last Row: Ch 1, SC in first st, *SC in CH 1 sp, SC in next st* repeat * * across.
Tie off.
Attach yarn to other side of Row 41 (the side you left unworked)
Repeat Rows 42-Last Row (Row 42 last sc will be placed in the same CH 1 sp that the other side of the split ended.)
Repeat all these steps one more time, so you have a front and back panel.
Construction
The pink rectangle represents the front/back panel. The solid black line represents the “split” for the neck opening.
Lay your back panel flat.
Lay your front panel on top of the back panel, lining up your corners.
Seam shoulders- use yarn needle and yarn, whip stitch starting from outer corner (where green circle is) line up stitch for stitch with back panel. Seam across until you reach the split. Repeat for other side of the split on this panel.
Seam sides- take stitch marker and measure 9 (10, 10, 11, 12, 14) inches down from the the top corner (where green circle is) and place stitch marker.
Use yarn needle and yarn, starting at the bottom corner working upward until you reach the stitch marker. Repeat for other side.
The red dotted lines represent the areas you should seam.
That’s it, friends! I hope you enjoyed this free crochet cover up pattern!
If you make a cover up I would love to see them! Please tag me on Instagram @SierrasCraftyCreations
Happy Crocheting
Sierra
