20 Free Crochet Beach Cover-Up Patterns You’ll Want to Make This Summer
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I have hand-picked some amazing crochet beach cover-up patterns for you. These are all stunning, light, and airy crochet garments that are perfect for a day at the beach.
Summer is calling—and it’s time to answer with your crochet hook! Whether you’re planning a tropical getaway, lounging poolside, or just looking to add some handmade flair to your warm-weather wardrobe, a crochet beach cover-up is the perfect project.
Lightweight, stylish, and oh-so-fun to make, these cover-ups are ideal for throwing over your swimsuit while still keeping things cool and breezy. There is surely something here for everyone.
What is a crochet beach cover-up?
Crochet beach cover-up is an essential crochet accessory for the beach. These are predominantly lacy makes with lots of open crochet stitches. I would highly recommend cotton, linen, or bamboo yarn for these items.
These are the perfect fibers to use for summer crochet clothing. They create super light and airy garments with the help of open lacy stitches. They also withstand getting wet very well and you can wash them without stretching out of shape.
20 Amazing Crochet Beach Cover Ups
In this roundup, you’ll find 20 gorgeous free crochet beach cover-up patterns—ranging from flowy tunics and mesh dresses to boho-inspired wraps and breezy kimonos. No matter your skill level or style, there’s something here to inspire your summer stitching.
Grab your cotton yarn, find your favorite spot in the sun, and let’s dive into these beautiful beach-ready patterns!
The Tide Knot Crochet Beach Cover-Up
This beautiful crochet sweater style cover-up uses loose and airy stitches. They work together to give the sweater a knotted stitch texture that form beautiful pentagon eyelets.
You can wear it to the beach over your bikini or pair the crochet beach cover-up with jeans and a singlet underneath – the possibilities are endless.
Find the free crochet pattern HERE.
Long Summer Crochet Duster
This crochet duster has an easy construction. It is worked as one very long piece and then seamed on the sides. With only a two-row repeat used, it is a beginner-friendly crochet pattern that you will be proud of.
I find it’s a relaxing project. And with the yarn used in this pattern, it’s a lightweight project. This crochet duster is perfect as a beach cover-up. You can throw on a belt as an extra accessory.
CLICK HERE for the free pattern.
Summer Beach Cover-Up Dress
This super breezy and airy crochet dress is perfect to wear over your bikini. The Summer Crochet Beach Cover-Up is just the perfect bathing suit cover-up to rock when the weather warms up!
It features a stunning geometric lace pattern which looks trickier than it is! The crochet beach cover-up is constructed from two panels seamed together at the shoulders and sides. The front panel has a slightly deeper cleavage than the back one.
FOLLOW THIS LINK for the free pattern.
Easy Peachy Bikini Cover Up
It’s a super easy make that consists of two matching long rectangles that you seam along the middle for the neckline and up the sides for the armholes. The beauty of the seaming means that you can make the neckline as daring or modest as you like.
Similarly, you can give yourself more or less room in the armholes as you prefer. The simple i-cord tie finishes it off and helps add some depth to the drape of the piece.
Find the free pattern on THIS WEBSITE.
Sunny Days Crochet Beach Cover-Up
This stunning crochet cover-up is easy to make and suitable for a beginner. It is a pattern aimed at kids but with such a simple construction you can totally customize it for yourself too. Why not make a matching one?
It has a simple construction made from 2 rectangles sewn together. These use a simple crochet stitches that create a lacy open fabric perfect for a beach cover up!
FOLLOW THIS LINK for the pattern.
Infinite Ways Sarong Crochet Cover Up Pattern
What I love about it is that you can wear it in so many different ways! You can style it as a wrap over your shoulders, wear it as a dress or tie it around your hips as a skirt. How cool is that?
The fabric is light enough so you can wrap and tie it without creating a lot of bulk. The pattern uses a large hook, beautiful cotton yarn and an easy diamond mesh stitch pattern. Light, easy to tie, and fun to wear due to its versatility.
Find the free pattern ON THIS WEBSITE.
Iris Swim Cover Up
This is a fun and easy pattern that is great for beginner crocheters. The Iris Swim Cover-Up has an easy construction. The designer used the Iris Stitch which is such an easy and beautiful stitch, and it works up quickly. It creates a semi-open look making it perfect for a swim cover-up.
The Crochet Beach Cover Up pattern is very versatile. You can wear it off the shoulder or on both. You can also alter the length and can also choose where you want to put the drawstrings.
Easy Breezy Crochet Beach Cover Up
For this coverup, the designer created an exaggerated hi-lo back, meaning the back side of the piece is longer than the front. As far as sizes go, there are three sizes: s/m, l/xl, and plus size. However, this coverup is very forgiving, and is designed to be a bit oversized. You can then cinch it up around the waist with your crocheted i-cord you get a more complete, cute look.
VISIT THIS WEBSITE for the pattern.
Arverne Beach Robe
This crochet beach cover up design is easy to throw on at the beach. The pattern is simple to resize. This ombré beach robe takes inspiration from the ocean that fades like the tides of the sea and has a lovely slimming effect.
The colors get deeper toward the center of the body just like the ocean gets darker as you get farther from the shore. And who doesn’t love a tassel belt!? The Arverne Beach Robe will definitely be accompanying you on many trips to the beach.
Find the pattern HERE.
It’s A Wrap! Swimsuit Cover Up
This pattern uses filet crochet to form a “mesh” fabric to which you will then add armholes and straps. The pattern is easy to adjust, no matter if you’re making for a child or plus size. All you need is the body measurement and you can completely customize the fit.
The added beads weigh the fabric down to create some nice curves and drape.
For the free pattern VISIT THIS BLOG.
Stroud Swim Coverup
This coverup pattern uses the arcade stitch to make front and back panels that are seamed together at the end. It makes for a great poolside crochet project as well.
It calls for a lightweight DK cotton yarn to make it a breezy coverup for the pool or the beach. The pattern comes in sizes: XS/S, M/L, XL, 2X, 3X/4X, 5X.
For the free pattern CLICK HERE.
Summer Lovin’ Coverup
This easy crochet cover up is constructed using two identical, rectangular panels that are seam ed together which leaves 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.
The pattern comes in child sizes: toddler, child small and child large. It also comes in adult sizes: XS/S/M, L/XL/2XL, and 3XL/4XL/5XL. This makes for a perfect Mommy & Me set.
You can get the free pattern BY FOLLOWING THIS LINK.
Sanibel Pool Coverup
This poolside crochet project works up super-fast. It will keep you comfortable and covered while on the beach or at the pool.
It comes in sizes: Extra Small/Small, Medium/Large, 1X/2X.
You can get the free pattern BY FOLLOWING THIS LINK.
Ombre Mesh Crochet Sarong
If you love crochet pool coverups, but looking for something a bit different, this sarong is perfect for you. It works up very quickly and can be adjusted in size by using waist measurements.
It is written for young girl and has a size chart for 4 different waist sizes, but you could easily make an adult size. You could make a Mommy & Me set with this as well.
You can get the free pattern ON THIS WEBSITE.
Sea and Shells Beach Dress
This pattern is simple and beginner friendly. It is made by crocheting two rectangles that are seamed together to make this beautiful beach coverup.
The pattern is a repeat-stitch pattern that is meditative and relaxing – making for a great mindless project!
You can get the free pattern BY CLICKING HERE.
Summer Boho Swimsuit Coverup
If you like to a good, mindless crochet project – this boho swimsuit coverup pattern is perfect for you. All you have to know is a single crochet and double crochet stitch; great for beginners and seasoned crocheters.
This calls for cotton yarn and comes in sizes: S, M, L, and XL.
You can get the free pattern ON THIS WEBSITE.
Beach Cardi Coverup
You can get summer ready with this beginner friendly coverup pattern. It can be used as a beach cover-up or cardigan and is big enough to wrap around yourself after a swim.
The coverup is made out of 3 rectangles with a simple and repetitive stitch forming little triangles. All you need to know is how to make chains, single crochet, double crochet and treble crochet.
You can get the free pattern ON THIS BLOG.
Beach Cabana Coverup
This pattern creates a beautiful and super versatile warm weather wrap that is so super handy! It calls for cotton yarn and uses the granny stitch – a crochet classic.
You can get the free pattern and full video tutorial HERE.
Kait Coverup
This stunning cover up is made of two lacey panels featuring a beautiful floral design, which are then seamed together to create an oversized flowy cover up perfect for all shapes and sizes.
It is constructed of two long panels and then seamed together in the front and back centers and along the sides. The pattern calls for cotton yarn.
You can get the free pattern and full video tutorial ON THIS WEBSITE.
Beach Coverup
This beach cover-up is perfect for summer days thrown over swimwear. The pattern can be made in 8 sizes – XS to 5XL.
The pattern is for advanced beginners. It is made from two long panels (a front and back) that are seamed together.
You can get the free pattern BY CLICKING HERE.
I hope you enjoy these beautiful crochet beach coverup patterns and will make one for your vacation. If your crafty friends have upcoming beach holiday, why not share this round up with them via the social media share buttons?
Love Summer Crochet Patterns?
If you loved this summer top crochet pattern collection, you will love these other summer apparel crochet pattern collections:
- 30 Crochet Summer Dress Patterns
- 10 Crochet Overall Patterns
- 10 Crochet Bikini Patterns
- 10 Butterfly Top Patterns
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