How to Make a Crochet Swimsuit Cover-Up
If you're looking to add a touch of bohemian flair to your beach look, a crochet swimsuit cover-up is a must-have! These stylish cover-ups are not only trendy but also versatile, making them perfect for those beach days when you want to go from the sand to a beachside bar seamlessly. The intricate crochet patterns add a beautiful texture to your outfit while still allowing your swimsuit to peek through, creating a chic and relaxed vibe. Whether you opt for a classic crochet cover-up in neutral tones or a bold, colorful design, you're sure to turn heads as you stroll along the shore. So, grab your crochet cover-up, some sunnies, and your favorite book, and get ready to soak up the sun in style!
Skill Level: Super Easy
Materials
- Hook - J
- Yarn Needle
- 30 X 63 inch Beach Towel (child 16 X 26)
- 40 small colorful wooden beads
- 3 colors of Worsted Weight yarn - (C1, C2, C3)
- I don't recommend cotton yarn; it gets heavy when wet
Stitches
- Chain (ch)
- Single Crochet (sc)
- Slip Stitch (sl st)
- Double Crochet (dc)
- Half Double Crochet (hdc)
- Blanket Stitch (bl st)
Size
You can use any size towel that you would like to fit any size person.
Instructions
RND 1: With C1, Blanket Stitch across one of the long sides of the towel - approx. 180 sts (child 62).
RND 2: 1 sc in each bl st loop across towel, tie off.
RND 3: With your yarn needle, lace on to yarn all 40 (child 30) of the beads, moving the beads forward, sc in the 1st 20 sts (10 child). *Slide 1 bead down, sc in the next 4 sts. Repeat from * across the top of the towel till the beads are gone, then sc across the rest of the towel.
RND 4: Change to C2, 1 sc in the 1st st, *sk next sc, 2 sc in the next st*, Repeat from * across row, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn.
RND 5: Repeat RND 4.
RND 6: Change to C3, Repeat RND 4. When you reach the end of the row at the corner of the towel, 3 sc in the corner, sc down the side of the towel, turn and slip st back up to the corner.
RND 7: Repeat RND 4, finishing off the other corner with scs to the edge of the towel, tie off.
Straps
Make 2
With green yarn, Ch 68 (24 child)
RND 1: Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 hdc in each ch across, ch 2, turn.
RND 2: 1 hdc in the space between each hdc, ch 1, turn.
RND 3: Change to pink or orange yarn, 1 sc in the 1st st, *2 hdc in the next st, skip the next st. Repeat from * across strap, and tie off. Sew straps on each end of the towel, about 8 inches apart (5 child), as seen in the picture.
Flower Decoration
RND 1: With green yarn, ch 3, 10 hdc in the 2nd ch from the hook, join to form a circle.
RND 2: Change to the pink or orange yarn, *1 sc in the 1st st, ch 4, 1 sc in the next st. Repeat from * 4 more times, join with a sl st.
RND 3: *1 sc in the 1st sc, (6 dc, ch 1, 6 dc) in the ch 4 space. Repeat from * 4 more times for 5 petals, join and tie off.
With green yarn, close the hole in the center of the flower, and sew on the buttons in the center of the flower, then sew on to the flap you want to be the front of your cover-up.