Summer Lovin’ Crochet Cover Up Pattern

Beach cover ups are fashionable, functionable, fun to crochet, and come in a variety of styles. From crochet wraps to crochet tunics, crochet skirts to crochet sarongs, there’s a free crochet beach cover up pattern out there to match your style!

Both adult and kids sizes are included so you can make a matching mommy & Me set!

Summer is here, and nothing says effortless beach style like a handmade crochet cover-up. Whether you’re lounging poolside, heading to a tropical vacation, or enjoying a sunny day at the lake, a lightweight crochet cover-up is a must-have summer essential. In this post, I’m sharing everything you need to know about crocheting your own stylish and breezy cover-up—even if you’re a beginner!

🏖️ Style It Your Way

This crochet swimsuit cover-up is versatile enough to wear as:

• A beach dress over your bikini
• A tunic with shorts and sandals
• A breezy festival top with a bralette underneath

Choose a neutral color for timeless style or go bold with vibrant summer shades!

If you prefer the style of a crochet tunic, like the Summer Lovin’ Swim Cover Up, you may also like my Sunny Days Crochet Beach Cover up.

Crochet Cover Up Construction

This easy crochet cover up is constructed using two identical, rectangular panels.

These two panels are then seamed together, leaving a neck opening.

You’ll then crochet a simple edging around the perimeter, crochet simple ties, and use the ties to partially lace the sides of the beach cover up.

💡 Crochet Cover-Up Tips

• Block your panels to give the openwork stitches a polished finish.
• Use cotton yarn for breathability and comfort.
• Make it longer for extra coverage or shorter for a chic mini length.
• Add tassels or fringe to the hem for a boho touch.

Yarn

Made using Lion Brand Collection Cotton Bamboo Linen, you’ll feel like you’re wrapped in a little piece of heaven when wearing the Summer Lovin’ Crochet Swim Cover-Up. 

Lion Brand Collection Cotton Bamboo Linen is a craft yarn council #2, sport weight yarn comprised of cotton, bamboo, and linen (as you may have guessed by the name). The combination of these three natural fibers give this yarn a unique softness, beautiful drape, and durability.

I chose this yarn because it’s a sport weight and the fibers are perfect for a crochet cover up, but another great feature is that it’s machine washable! That’s a win-win!

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch(s): chain(s)
• sl st(s): slip stitch(es)
• st(s): stitch(es)
• yo: yarn over
• sp: space
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• 2 dc-cl: 2 double crochet cluster
• Trtr: triple treble crochet
• Alt-dc: alternate double crochet
• Alt-Trtr: alternate triple treble
• Join with a standing single crochet
• SM: stitch marker
• Rep: repeat
• RS: Right Side

Experience Level

• Easy to Intermediate

Gauge

• With 3.25mm in sc: 33 sts = 6″
• See swatch instructions below.

Sizes

• Kids: Toddler, Child Small, Child Large
• Adult: (XS / S / M); (L / XL / 2XL); (3XL / 4XL / 5XL)
• See Charts Above

Special Stitches

• 2 Double Crochet Cluster (2dc-cl): Yo, insert hook where indicated, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo, insert hook in same st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo, pull thru remaining loops.
• Alternate Double Crochet (alt-dc): After turning your work, do not ch, instead, insert your hook into the first st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru both loops, insert your hook between the legs of the st just made, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through one loop, yo, pull thru remaining loops.
• Alternate Triple Treble Crochet (alt-Trtr): After turning your work, do not ch, instead, insert your hook into the first st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru both loops, (insert your hook between the legs of the st just made, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru both loops) 4 times, insert your hook between the legs of the st just made, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through one loop, yo, pull thru remaining loops.
• Triple Treble Crochet (Trtr): yo 4 times, insert hook into designated stitch, yo, pull up a loop, (yo, pull thru 2 loops) 5 times.
• Join with a standing single crochet: begin with a slip knot on your hook, insert your hook into the stitch or space indicated, yo, pull up a loop, yo and draw thru both loops on hook.

Pattern Notes

• Turning chains are not included in stitch count, unless noted otherwise.
• The first stitch of each row is worked into the same stitch as the beginning chain, unless noted otherwise.
• Yarn Notes: Lion Brand Collection Cotton Bamboo Linen in Shale was used for the samples shown in the photos. Another comparable worsted sport yarn may be used as long as gauge is met.
• Lion Brand Cotton Bamboo Linen (50 g / 1.75oz / 164 yards / 150 m / 40% cotton / 35% bamboo / 25% linen).
• Yardage: See the size charts above.
• Changes for Sizes are Written as Follows:
  • Kid Sizes: Toddler (Child Small, Child Large)
  • Adult Sizes: XS/S/M (L/XL/2XL, 3XL/4XL/5XL)
• Construction: First, you’ll create two, identical, rectangular panels. These two panels are then seamed together, leaving a neck opening. You’ll then add a simple edging around the perimeter, crochet simple ties, and use the ties to partially lace the sides.
• Alternate Option: There is an alternate option to the side ties shown in a photo at the end of the post.

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Swatch Instructions

Crochet a small swatch to check gauge so your crochet beach cover up comes out the correct size.

Row 1 (RS): With a 3.50mm crochet hook and yarn, ch 34, switch to a 3.25mm crochet hook, working in the back humps of the foundation ch, sc in the 2nd ch from your hook, sc in each ch across. Turn. (33 sts)

Gauge Check: The width of your completed Row 1 should be approximately 6″.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in the first st and in each st across. Turn. (33 sts)

Row 3: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 1, skip the next st, (2dc-cl in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st) rep from ( to ) across to the last st, dc in the last st. Turn. (17 sts + 16 ch-1’s)

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in the first st and in each st across. Turn. (33 sts)

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in the first st, (ch 7, skip each of the next 7 sts, sc in the next st) rep from ( to ) across. Turn. (5 sc + 4 ch-7’s)

Row 6: Alt-dc in the first st, (ch 4, 2 sc in the next ch-7 sp, ch 4, dc in the next sc) rep from ( to ) across. Turn. (13 sts + 8 ch-4’s)

Row 7: Alt-dc in the first st, (ch 2, 2 sc in the next ch-4 sp, ch 3, skip each of the next 2 sc, 2 sc in the next ch-4 sp, ch 2, dc in the next dc) rep from ( to ) across. Turn. (21 sts + 8 ch-2’s + 4 ch-3’s)

Row 8: Alt-dc in the first st, (ch 3, skip each of the next 2 sc, 2 sc in the next ch-3 sp, ch 3, skip each of the next 2 sc, dc in the next dc) rep from ( to ) across. Turn. (13 sts + 8 ch-4’s)

Row 9: Ch 1, sc in the first st, (ch 7, skip each of the next 2 sc, sc in the next dc) rep from ( to ) across. Turn. (5 sc + 4 ch-7’s)

Row 10: Ch 1, sc in the first st and in each st across. Turn. (33 sts)

Row 11: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 1, skip the next st, (2dc-cl in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st) rep from ( to ) across to the last st, dc in the last st. Turn. (17 sts + 16 ch-1’s)

Row 12: Ch 1, sc in the first st and in each st across. Turn. (33 sts)

Row 13: Alt-Tr-tr in the first st, Tr-tr in the next st, ( ch 1, skip the next st, Tr-tr in the next st) rep from ( to ) across to the last st, Tr-tr in the last st. Turn. (17 sts + 16 ch-1’s)

Row 14: Ch 1, sc in the first st and in each st across. Turn. (33 sts)

Row 15: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 1, skip the next st, (2dc-cl in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st) rep from ( to ) across to the last st, dc in the last st. Turn. (17 sts + 16 ch-1’s)

Row 16: Ch 1, sc in the first st and in each st across. Turn. (33 sts)

Gauge Check: The height of your completed Rows 1 – 16 should be approximately 4.75″.

Fasten off. Completed swatch should be 6″ W x 4.75″ H.

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Kid Size Instructions

Cover-Up Panel (Make 2)

Row 1 (RS): With a 3.50mm crochet hook and yarn, ch 242 (306, 354), switch to a 3.25mm crochet hook, working in the back humps of the foundation ch, sc in the 2nd ch from your hook, sc in each ch across. Turn. (241, 305, 353 sts)

Gauge Check: The width of your completed Row 1 should be approximately 44″ (56″, 64″).

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in the first st and in each st across. Turn. (241, 305, 353 sts)

Row 3: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 1, skip the next st, (2dc-cl in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st) rep from ( to ) across to the last st, dc in the last st. Turn. (121 sts + 120 ch-1’s) (153 sts + 152 ch-1’s) (177 sts + 176 ch-1’s)

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in the first st and in each st across. Turn. (241, 305, 353 sts)

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in the first st, (ch 7, skip each of the next 7 sts, sc in the next st) rep from ( to ) across. Turn. (31 sc + 30 ch-7’s) (39 sc + 38 ch-7’s) (45 sc + 44 ch-7’s)

Row 6: Alt-dc in the first st, (ch 4, 2 sc in the next ch-7 sp, ch 4, dc in the next sc) rep from ( to ) across. Turn. (91 sts + 60 ch-4’s) (115 sts + 76 ch-4’s) (133 sts + 88 ch-4’s)

Row 7: Alt-dc in the first st, (ch 2, 2 sc in the next ch-4 sp, ch 3, skip each of the next 2 sc, 2 sc in the next ch-4 sp, ch 2, dc in the next dc) rep from ( to ) across. Turn. (151 sts + 60 ch-2’s + 30 ch-3’s) (191 sts + 76 ch-2’s + 38 ch-3’s) (221 sts + 88 ch-2’s + 44 ch-3’s)

Row 8: Alt-dc in the first st, (ch 3, skip each of the next 2 sc, 2 sc in the next ch-3 sp, ch 3, skip each of the next 2 sc, dc in the next dc) rep from ( to ) across. Turn. (91 sts + 60 ch-4’s) (115 sts + 76 ch-4’s) (133 sts + 88 ch-4’s)

Row 9: Ch 1, sc in the first st, (ch 7, skip each of the next 2 sc, sc in the next dc) rep from ( to ) across. Turn. (31 sc + 30 ch-7’s) (39 sc + 38 ch-7’s) (45 sc + 44 ch-7’s)

Row 10: Ch 1, sc in the first st and in each st across. Turn. (241, 305, 353 sts)

Row 11: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 1, skip the next st, (2dc-cl in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st) rep from ( to ) across to the last st, dc in the last st. Turn. (121 sts + 120 ch-1’s) (153 sts + 152 ch-1’s) (177 sts + 176 ch-1’s)

Row 12: Ch 1, sc in the first st and in each st across. Turn. (241, 305, 353 sts)

Row 13: Alt-Tr-tr in the first st, Tr-tr in the next st, ( ch 1, skip the next st, Tr-tr in the next st) rep from ( to ) across to the last st, Tr-tr in the last st. Turn. (121 sts + 120 ch-1’s) (153 sts + 152 ch-1’s) (177 sts + 176 ch-1’s)

Row 14: Ch 1, sc in the first st and in each st across. Turn. (241, 305, 353 sts)

Row 15: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 1, skip the next st, (2dc-cl in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st) rep from ( to ) across to the last st, dc in the last st. Turn. (121 sts + 120 ch-1’s) (153 sts + 152 ch-1’s) (177 sts + 176 ch-1’s)

Row 16: Ch 1, sc in the first st and in each st across. Turn. (241, 305, 353 sts)

Child Small

Rows 17 – 28: Rep Rows 5 – 16.
Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Ending Rows.

Child Large

Rows 17 – 28: Rep Rows 5 – 16.

Rows 29 – 40: Rep Rows 5 – 16.

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Ending Rows.

Ending Rows – All Kids Sizes

Row 1: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 1, skip the next st, (2dc-cl in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st) rep from ( to ) across to the last st, dc in the last st. Turn. (241, 305, 353 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in the first st and in each st across. Turn. (241, 305, 353 sts)

Size Toddler: Rows 3 – 4: Rep Rows 1 – 2.

Size Child Small: Rows 3 – 6: Rep Rows 1 – 2.

Size Child Large: Rows 3 – 4: Rep Rows 1 – 2.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Complete the second panel. Block panels to dimensions below. Then continue on to Seam Panels below (past the Adult Panel instructions).

If you have never blocked a crochet project before, check out my post on 3 blocking methods!

Kid’s Finished Panel Sizes

• Toddler: 44″ W x 10″ H
• Child Small: 56″ W x 11″ H
• Child Large: 64″ W x 14″ H

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Adult Size Instructions

Cover-Up Panel (Make 2)

Row 1 (RS): With a 3.50mm crochet hook and yarn, ch 378 (386, 394), switch to a 3.25mm crochet hook, working in the back humps of the foundation ch, sc in the 2nd ch from your hook, sc in each ch across. Turn. (377, 385, 393 sts)

Gauge Check: The width of your completed Row 1 should be approximately 68.5″ (70″, 71.5″).

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in the first st and in each st across. Turn. (377, 385, 393 sts)

Row 3: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 1, skip the next st, (2dc-cl in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st) rep from ( to ) across to the last st, dc in the last st. Turn. (189 sts + 188 ch-1’s) (193 sts + 192 ch-1’s) (197 sts + 196 ch-1’s)

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in the first st and in each st across. Turn. (377, 385, 393 sts)

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in the first st, (ch 7, skip each of the next 7 sts, sc in the next st) rep from ( to ) across. Turn. (48 sc + 47 ch-7’s) (49 sc + 48 ch-7’s) (50 sc + 49 ch-7’s)

Row 6: Alt-dc in the first st, (ch 4, 2 sc in the next ch-7 sp, ch 4, dc in the next sc) rep from ( to ) across. Turn. (142 sts + 94 ch-4’s) (145 sts + 96 ch-4’s) (148 sts + 98 ch-4’s)

Row 7: Alt-dc in the first st, (ch 2, 2 sc in the next ch-4 sp, ch 3, skip each of the next 2 sc, 2 sc in the next ch-4 sp, ch 2, dc in the next dc) rep from ( to ) across. Turn. (236 sts + 94 ch-2’s + 47 ch-3’s) (241 sts + 96 ch-2’s + 48 ch-3’s) (246 sts + 98 ch-2’s + 49 ch-3’s)

Row 8: Alt-dc in the first st, (ch 3, skip each of the next 2 sc, 2 sc in the next ch-3 sp, ch 3, skip each of the next 2 sc, dc in the next dc) rep from ( to ) across. Turn. (142 sts + 94 ch-4’s) (145 sts + 96 ch-4’s) (148 sts + 98 ch-4’s)

Row 9: Ch 1, sc in the first st, (ch 7, skip each of the next 2 sc, sc in the next dc) rep from ( to ) across. Turn. (48 sc + 47 ch-7’s) (49 sc + 48 ch-7’s) (50 sc + 49 ch-7’s)

Row 10: Ch 1, sc in the first st and in each st across. Turn. (377, 385, 393 sts)

Row 11: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 1, skip the next st, (2dc-cl in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st) rep from ( to ) across to the last st, dc in the last st. Turn. (189 sts + 188 ch-1’s) (193 sts + 192 ch-1’s) (197 sts + 196 ch-1’s)

Row 12: Ch 1, sc in the first st and in each st across. Turn. (377, 385, 393 sts)

Row 13: Alt-Tr-tr in the first st, Tr-tr in the next st, ( ch 1, skip the next st, Tr-tr in the next st) rep from ( to ) across to the last st, Tr-tr in the last st. Turn. (189 sts + 188 ch-1’s) (193 sts + 192 ch-1’s) (197 sts + 196 ch-1’s)

Row 14: Ch 1, sc in the first st and in each st across. Turn. (377, 385, 393 sts)

Row 15: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 1, skip the next st, (2dc-cl in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st) rep from ( to ) across to the last st, dc in the last st. Turn. (189 sts + 188 ch-1’s) (193 sts + 192 ch-1’s) (197 sts + 196 ch-1’s)

Row 16: Ch 1, sc in the first st and in each st across. Turn. (377, 385, 393 sts)

Gauge Check: The height of your completed Rows 1 – 16 should be

approximately 4.75″.

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the instructions for the size you’re making.

Size XS / S / M

Rows 17 – 28: Rep Rows 5 – 16.

Rows 29 – 40: Rep Rows 5 – 16.

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Ending Rows.

Size L / XL / 2XL

Rows 17 – 28: Rep Rows 5 – 16.

Rows 29 – 40: Rep Rows 5 – 16.

Rows 41 – 52: Rep Rows 5 – 16.

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Ending Rows.

Size 3XL / 4XL / 5XL

Rows 17 – 28: Rep Rows 5 – 16.

Rows 29 – 40: Rep Rows 5 – 16.

Rows 41 – 52: Rep Rows 5 – 16.

Rows 53 – 64: Rep Rows 5 – 16.

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Ending Rows.

Ending Rows – All Adult Sizes

Row 1: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 1, skip the next st, (2dc-cl in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st) rep from ( to ) across to the last st, dc in the last st. Turn. (377, 385, 393 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in the first st and in each st across. Turn. (377, 385, 393 sts)

Size XS / S / M: Rows 3 – 6: Rep Rows 1 – 2.

Size L /XL / 2XL: Rows 3 – 4: Rep Rows 1 – 2.

Size 3XL / 4XL / 5XL: Rows 3 – 4: Rep Rows 1 – 2.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Complete the second panel. Block panels to dimensions below. Then continue on to Seam Panels.

If you have never blocked a crochet project before, check out my post on 3 blocking methods!

Adult Finished Panel Sizes

• XS / S / M: 68.5″ W x 15″ H
• L / XL / 2XL: 70″ W x 18″ H
• 3XL / 4XL / 5XL: 71.5″ W x 22″ H

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Seam Panels (All Sizes)

Step 1: Lay panels on a flat surface with the RS facing up and the last row of each panel touching. (See photo below, but note that these panels were not blocked yet.)

Size	Seam #1	Seam #2
Toddler	18″	18″
Child Small	21″	25″
Child Large	23″	29″
XS / S / M	21″	31″
L / XL / 2XL	22″	32″
3XL / 4XL / 5XL	23″	33″

Step 2: Using a yarn needle and length of yarn at least twice the seam length, whipstitch the panels together using the seam lengths from the chart above, for the size you’re making.

After creating both seams, weave in all ends. Continue on to Edging.

Edging (All Sizes)

Round 1 (RS): With yarn & 3.25mm crochet hook, join yarn with a standing sc in any corner so that you can begin working along the short edge of the cover-up, sc evenly across the short edge of the cover-up (st count is not crucial), rotate and sl st in each st along the long edge of the cover-up until you reach the next corner, rotate and sc evenly across the next short edge, rotate and sl st in each st along the last long edge of the cover-up. Stitch count is not crucial.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to Ties.

Ties (Make 2)

Row 1: With yarn & a 3.50mm crochet hook, ch until you have a 60″ long ch. Fasten off. Repeat for the second tie.

Create Side Seams with Ties

Refer to the photo above and the graphic below, while creating the side seams.

Step 1: Fold your swim cover-up in half.

Step 2: Measure down from the shoulder, the Armhole Depth listed in the graphic to the below, for the size you’re making.

Step 3: Use a yarn needle and a tie and beginning at the bottom of the armhole opening, lace the side of the cover-up like a shoe, working through the stitches from Row 3. Continue to lace the sides together and create a side seam that is approximately 8″ long.

Alternate Tie Option

Michelle made a tie for the waist (instead of the sides). She wove it through the center of the cover-up (not around the entire thing).

*There are no side seams with this option.

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