Crochet isn’t just for winter stuff like hats and gloves. It can also absolutely be used for summer projects. One of my all time favorite summer crochet projects is to make crochet beach cover ups. And let me tell you, a well made crochet beach cover up is something to talk about.
“Thanks, I made it myself!” Practice this response in the mirror, because you’re going to be saying it a lot this summer. When you step out in your cute new cover up, you are going to be feeling your best. There’s just something about these free crochet beach cover up patterns that inspire confidence and make you feel really good about the skin you’re in.
It’s not about hiding your flaws. It’s about using your amazing crochet skills to empower yourself. In addition to gaining mad confidence, you are also going to be one of the most comfortable folks on the beach. Comfy and sexy? That’s definitely something I can get behind! Ok, have I convinced you yet? Then let’s talk about the free crochet beach cover up patterns.
No matter your skill level or style, there are a few patterns on this list that will make you feel like I hand picked them out for you specifically (I totally did, by the way). Crocheters of every aptitude from beginners to seasoned pros are sure to find something that they love. And if you are looking for a specific type of crochet beach cover up pattern, then you will be delighted to hear about the fantastic variety of patterns we have in store for you today.
We have free crochet beach cover up patterns for dress style cover ups, cardigan style cover ups, and kimono style cover ups. There’s even a crochet sarong in the mix! Some styles use more closed stitchwork while others get a little wild with openwork lace. Just wait until you see the fantastic patterns that we have lined up for you today! You know what? I can’t wait anymore, let’s just dig right into it!
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25 Free Crochet Beach Cover Up Patterns
Sea Breeze Cover Up
Just imagine lounging by the pool in this gorgeous crochet dress cover up. It’s so cute and cozy and it has excellent coverage too. The pattern is made using just double crochet stitches and basic shaping, so it’s much easier than it looks. The best part is that it only takes one or two skeins of the recommended yarn!
Designer: By Katerina
Yarn: Scheepjes Whirl (Fingering Weight #1)
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Tide Knot Cover Up
Let’s turn the cozy factor up to an 11 with the Tide Knot Cover Up. The relaxed fit and long cuffed sleeves will make you feel as snug as a bug in a rug. The pattern calls for single and half double crochet stitches to create a network of lace stitches. It’s not a traditional filet mesh, but something new and exciting.
Designer: For the Frills
Yarn: Knit Picks Shine Worsted (Worsted Weight #4)
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Water’s Edge Cover Up
You will notice that a lot of the free crochet beach cover up patterns on this list are made up of basic shapes like rectangles. The Water’s Edge Cover Up is made up of 4 rectangles that are seamed together. You’ll be using single, double and treble crochet stitches along with picot stitches for this one. Cinch it up with a flattering tie waist and you’re done!
Designer: I Need It Crochet
Yarn: Premier Yarns Cotton Fair Solids (Sport Weight #3)
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Seaglass Summer Cardi
A crochet beach cover up that has lots of drape really serves to highlight your figure. The combination of fingering weight yarn and a 6.5 mm hook used for the Seaglass Summer Cardi delivers that drape in spades. This yarn and hook selection also really opens up the stitchwork and emphasizes the lace design. It’s hard to believe it’s mostly double crochet stitches!
Designer: Moogly
Yarn: Red Heart It’s a Wrap Rainbow (Fingering Weight #1)
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Beach Breeze Summer Cover-Up Kimono Top
While many cover up patterns gravitate towards thinner yarns, this one calls for an aran weight. Despite the increased thickness of the yarn, the fabric of this kimono style cover up still drapes beautifully. The pattern uses a variation on the shell stitch throughout. A fitting stitch for a day at the beach, don’t you think?
Designer: Sweet Softies
Yarn: Lion Brand Shawl in a Ball Stripes (Aran Weight #4)
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Arverne Beach Robe
Here’s another one of our free crochet beach cover up patterns that calls for a thicker yarn. The colors of the yarn are carefully selected to slim the waist and enhance the figure. This is easily achieved with an ombre yarn that gets darker as you move out from the center. The easy design calls for just the basic stitches – single, half double, and double crochet.
Designer: Two of Wands
Yarn: Lion Brand Jeans (Worsted Weight #4)
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Beachy Cover-Up
If you’re worried about your cover up weighing you down or warming you up too much, then you will want to choose a cover up pattern that calls for a thinner yarn. Crochet thread is just about as thin as it gets! The pattern uses a combination of double crochet and cluster stitches. You can leave it open along the sides as shown or leave the front open instead for a cardigan style.
Designer: Quayln Stark for Yarnspirations
Yarn: Red Heart Fashion Crochet Thread Size 3 Thread
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Beach Flowers
A stunning sarong style skirt cover up won’t take up much room in your suitcase, but you’ll find yourself reaching for it again and again. The Beach Flowers design calls for double and treble crochet stitches along with cluster stitches. Please note that the pattern is written using uk terminology.
Designer: Brenda Grobler for Nurturing Fibres
Yarn: Nurturing Fibres Eco-Fusion (Sport Weight #3)
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Tied Cover Up
Ok, let’s get back to basics with the Tied Cover Up. This no sew design uses only single and double crochet stitches. Easy, right? Despite its simplicity, it still has a flattering fit and it looks really cozy too. That sounds like a winning combination to me – especially for beginner crocheters!
Designer: Crochet It Creations
Yarn: Caron Cotton Cakes (Worsted Weight #4)
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North Shore Cover Up
While this design isn’t actually covering very much up, it sure looks cute! You’ll be feeling fun and flirty in this lace dress cover up. The flattering pattern calls for basic stitches plus v-stitches. Fun fact: it was actually designed off of a cover up dress spotted on a hollywood actress at the beach.
Designer: Ann Regis for Yarnspirations
Yarn: Coats & Clark Crème de la Crème Solids (Worsted Weight #4)
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Shore Thing Dress
Balance coverage with lightweight lace in the stunning Shore Thing Dress. The diagonal lines in this design are a real head turner! You’ll be using half double crochet stitches and lacey shell stitches for this one. Slip it on over your swimsuit for a day at the beach or put it on over a slip dress for a night out on the town.
Designer: Rohn Strong for Yarnspirations
Yarn: Red Heart It’s a Wrap (Light Fingering Weight #0)
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Beach Cardi Cover Up
Who says that free crochet beach cover up patterns have to be layered over a swimsuit? The model for this cute Beach Cardi Cover Up has hers layered over a tank top and shorts. I absolutely adore this cute and casual look! The pattern calls for just single, double and treble crochet stitches.
Designer: Wilmade
Yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton (Worsted Weight #4)
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Beach Day Swimsuit Cover Up
It’s kind of amazing just how cute these free crochet beach cover up patterns look despite their humble geometric origins. The Beach Day Swimsuit Cover Up starts out as two rectangles made with double crochet and chain stitches. Sew them together and you’re ready to hit the beach!
Designer: Leelee Knits
Yarn: Knit Picks CotLin (DK Weight #3)
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Lacey Petals Cover Up
This robe style crochet cover up features a beautiful floral lace design and a flattering tie around the waist. You can’t really tell, but it’s actually made from square motifs sewn together. The motif pattern is only in video format, but the instructions for putting it all together are written out for you.
Designer: Sweet Honey Crochet
Yarn: Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton! (Aran Weight #4)
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Iris Swim Cover Up
The Iris Swim Cover Up offers more in the way of coverage, which is a great option for additional sun protection and for added modesty too. It does let a little peek of the shoulder show though, which I think is super cute. The design is named after the stitch that it calls for – the iris stitch.
Designer: Croyden Crochet
Yarn: Lion Brand Jeans (Worsted Weight #4)
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Swimsuit Cover Up
A lacey summer cardi is a summer wardrobe must have. This versatile little number can be used as a swimsuit cover up or thrown over a summery outfit as shown. The long length is especially flattering. And the best part is that it’s made with just basic stitches, so it’s totally beginner friendly!
Designer: Okie Girl Bling’n’things
Yarn: Lion Brand Coboo (DK Weight #3)
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Just Beachy Poncho
When you think of free crochet beach cover up patterns, you probably don’t think of ponchos. But maybe that needs to change! This lacey poncho would honestly be perfect for a day at the beach – especially on a windy day. The pattern is made using single, double and treble crochet stitches.
Designer: Crochet Dreamz
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Solids, Heathers & Twists (Aran Weight #4)
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Beach Cover Up
You’ll feel like a movie star in this cute Beach Cover Up from Bernat Design Studio. The design features a turned out collar, a little bit of a sleeve, and a waist tie at the front. It looks tricky but it’s actually not too hard. You’ll be using single and double crochet stitches along with v-stitches for this pattern.
Designer: Bernat Design Studio
Yarn: Bernat Cotton-ish (DK Weight #3)
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Summer Beach Cover Up
Let’s get a little geometric with our next crochet beach cover up pattern. A variety of lace stitches, including the triangles and cones stitch gives this dress style cover up its unique appearance. The design strikes a nice balance between being too see through and not see through enough.
Designer: Raffamusa Designs
Yarn: Knit Picks Comfy Fingering (Fingering Weight #1)
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Beachy Keen Cover Up
This is the only pattern on the list that calls for bulky weight yarn. As such, it might just be the fastest one to whip up! That’s especially true when you consider just how easy the stitchwork is. All you need to know is how to single crochet and how to treble crochet. Even a beginner crocheter should be able to tackle it!
Designer: Bernat Design Studio
Yarn: Bernat Maker Fashion (Bulky Weight #5)
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Temperate Beach Wrap
Have you heard of temperature blankets before? Well, the Temperate Beach Wrap is made in a similar way using the temperature of the days to dictate the colors of each row. The colorful result tells a fun story about a memorable summer. You’ll be using single and half double crochet stitches for this one.
Designer: Hook, Yarn and Sweater
Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted (Worsted Weight #4)
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Beach Cover Up Dress
Simple squares form a flattering dress style cover up in this magical design. The pattern is created in a motif style, so each square is crocheted separately. The good news is that the squares are joined as you go, so you don’t have the dreaded sewing marathon looming over you at the end of the project.
Designer: By Katerina
Yarn: DMC Petra Crochet Cotton 5 Thread
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South Beach Cover Up
Bright sunny yellow is a breath of fresh air on a rainy day. The cheery shade is sure to bring a smile to your face each time you reach for your South Beach Cover Up. Of course, you can make it any color you want, but I really do like the yellow! The pattern calls for single crochet stitches along with double crochet and treble crochet v-stitches.
Designer: Ann Regis for Yarnspirations
Yarn: Stitch Nation by Debbie Stoller Bamboo Ewe (Aran Weight #4)
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Ursula Swimsuit Coverup
What are the first two things that beginner crocheters learn how to do? Single crochet and chain stitches, right? Well, that means that those newbies are in luck because that’s all you need to know how to do in order to crochet the stunning Ursula Swimsuit Cover Up. The coolest part of the design is the straps. Click through to see other ways to wear them!
Designer: Abigail Haze
Yarn: Lily Sugar’n Cream Solids & Denim (Worsted Weight #4)
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Beach Cover Up
This cute beach cover up is made up of square motifs that feature a beautiful lace flower design. You might even recognize one of the more common lace stitch methods used – the pineapple stitch. I love how the pineapple stitches form a decorative edging along the bottom hem. The design features elbow length sleeves and a wide boat neck.
Designer: Beautiful Crochet Stuff
Yarn: Gazzal Baby Cotton (Sport Weight #3)
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Use those rainy May days to your advantage and get to work on making one of these fabulous crochet beach cover up patterns! Did you have a favorite pattern from this list? I would love to hear from you in the comments below!
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Happy Crocheting!
Amanda
