Crochet Beach Swimsuit Cover-Up
Looking for the perfect addition to your beach wardrobe? Look no further than the Crochet Beach Swimsuit Cover-Up! Not only is it a stylish and trendy piece, but it's also versatile and practical. With its intricate crochet design, this cover-up adds a touch of bohemian charm to any swimsuit ensemble. Whether you're lounging by the pool or strolling along the shore, this cover-up will have you feeling effortlessly chic. So, say goodbye to bulky towels and hello to this cute and lightweight cover-up – a must-have for your next beach day!
Materials
- Peaches & Creme 100% Cotton Yarn in Good Earth
- Peaches & Creme 100% Cotton Yarn in Dark Taupe
- Size H-5.00mm Crochet Hook (Optional: K-6.50mm Crochet Hook for the Waistband chain)
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors
Notes
- This took me approximately 12 hours total to make this piece.
- To make this smaller or bigger, use a smaller or bigger hook size. I do not have specific stitch counts to make these larger or smaller, though.
- To make these bigger, make sure your beginning chain is an even number and a multiple of 12 (+2).
- The Ch 3 at the beginning of the round does count as a stitch.
- This project uses 1100 yards of yarn.
Special Stitches
- Ch(s): chain(s)
- St(s): Stitch(es)
- Sl st: slip stitch
- Sk: Skip
- SC: Single Crochet
- DC: Double Crochet
- Shell: 5 DC in same st
Pattern Instructions
Make 2:
Ch 98 (or any amount that is a multiple of 12 (+2)).
Row Instructions
- Row 1: DC in 3rd ch from hook and across. Turn. (96)
- Row 2: Ch 1, SC in 1st st, *sk 2 sts, 5 DC in next st (shell made), sk 2 sts, sc in next st, repeat from * across, ending with sc in last st. Turn. (16 shells, 17 sc)
- Row 3: Ch 5 (counts as first DC and Ch 2 sp), *Sk 2 sts, DC in middle DC of shell, Ch 2, sk 2 dc, DC in sc, Repeat from * across, ending with DC in last sc. Turn. (33 DC, 32 Ch 2 sps)
- Row 4: Ch 3 (Counts as DC) 2 DC in same st as ch, SC in next DC, *Shell in next DC, SC in next DC, Repeat from * across, ending with 3 DC in last st. Turn.
- Row 5: Ch 5, *sk 2 sts, DC in sc, ch 2, sk 2 sts, DC in middle DC of shell, Ch 2, repeat from * Ending with DC in last st. Turn.
- Row 6: Ch 1, SC in 1st st, *Shell in next DC, SC in next DC, Repeat from * across, ending with SC in last st, turn.
- Rows 7-10: Repeat Rows 3-6 Once (or as many times as you want, just end your repeat on a row 6 and go on to the next row).
Optional: Change color after row 10.
- Row 11: Repeat Row 3.
- Row 12: Ch 5, *DC in next DC, CH 2, repeat from * across ending with DC in last st.
- Rows 13-35: Repeat Row 12 (You can repeat this row until this piece is as long as you want, when your piece is as long as you want, just go on to the next row).
Optional: Change color after row 35.
- Row 36: Repeat Row 6.
- Row 37: Repeat Row 5.
- Row 38: Repeat Row 4.
- Row 39: Repeat Row 3.
You can keep repeating this pattern to make more shell rows. Once you make it as long as you want, you can go onto the next row.
Optional: After row 39, change color.
- Rows 40-44: Repeat Row 12.
You can keep repeating this pattern to make more shell rows. Once you make it as long as you want, you can go onto the next row.
Final Row
- Row 45 (LAST ROW): Ch 3, *2DC in next ch 2 sp, DC in next DC, Repeat from * across, ending with DC in 3rd ch of ch 5 from prev. row. Fasten off with long tail for sewing shoulder.
Assembly Steps
After both panels are made, line them up and sew the shoulders, and both sides closed.
Optional Belt
With larger hook, Ch 150 or any amount to make a belt. Fasten off and weave through tunic. Tie a bow. Weave in all ends.
Enjoy!