Crochet Beach Cover-Up

This fun and flirty crochet beach cover-up is great for beginners and perfect for sunny days. It features a vibrant red color with an openwork design, allowing for breathability while looking chic.

Materials

• Yarn: 100% cotton yarn, worsted weight (4), about 400 yards
• Hook: Size I (5.5mm) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Measuring tape

Gauge

15 double crochets (dc) x 10 rows = 4 inches. Gauge is important; adjust your hook size if necessary to achieve the correct gauge.

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• dc: double crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• fat: front post double crochet

Instructions

Creating the Body

1. Begin by making a slip knot and chaining 60 (or a multiple of 6 + 4 for the foundation row).
2. Row 1: In the 4th chain from the hook, make a double crochet. In the next chain, make a double crochet. Then, *skip 2 chains and in the next chain, make 3 double crochets to form a shell*. Repeat from * to the last chain. In the last chain, make 1 double crochet. Turn your work.
3. Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), make 2 dc into the first shell from the previous row. In between each shell, make 3 dc. At the end of the row, make 1 dc in the top of the ch 3. Turn your work.
4. Repeat Row 2 until your piece measures approximately 30 inches long or your desired length.

Creating the Edging

1. For the edging, chain 1 and make a slip stitch into each double crochet along the entire edge for a clean finish.
2. To create the armholes, mark a section at the top of the cover-up (about 8 inches wide on either side of the ends) where you will leave gaps.

Straps

1. For each strap, chain 30. In the second chain from the hook, make 1 single crochet and continue with single crochets until the end. Turn your work.
2. Row 2: Ch 1, single crochet in each chain until the end (30 single crochets). Repeat this row until the strap measures approximately 20 inches long.
3. Attach each strap to the open side of the cover-up with a slip stitch.

Finishing

1. Weave in all loose ends with a tapestry needle.
2. Block your cover-up to the desired measurements to ensure it lays flat.

Enjoy!

Your crochet beach cover-up is now complete! Wear it over your swimsuit for a stylish beach day or simply toss it on for a cozy evening by the fire.