Summer is just around the corner, and with it comes beach trips and days spent by the pool. This crochet round-up includes 20 beach cover up crochet patterns perfect for any sunny occasion. Many of the patterns have multiple sizes for adults and some are also for children.
They are light and airy, perfect for covering up at the beach or pool, and there’s even some coverups that can be dressed up for a balmy evening out. These patterns cater to various skill levels, from beginner-friendly to more advanced. So, get ready to update your summer wardrobe with these stunning paid and free, crochet beach cover-up patterns!
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1. Day Trip Beach Dress by Emily Marie Davies
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The sleeveless Day Trip Dress is designed for a trip to the beach for the day. It features a nice lacey pattern, which will keep you nice and cool during the day, but would also transition well to an evening dress. This premium pattern utilizes simple crochet stitches to create the fitted design, and is available on Ravelry.
2. Mara Swim Suit Cover Up Kimono by Easy Crochet
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This Swim Suit Kimono is made using a lovely cotton and polyester blend which makes it nice and lightweight, as well as having a lovely drape. Open at the front, the airy, lacy pattern makes this perfect for summer and would look lovely in a range of colors! This easy crochet pattern features basic stitches, making it beginner friendly.
3. Star Spangled Summer Poncho by Made With A Twist
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This summer ponchette is an asymmetrical star lace design. It would look great as a summer layer or as a beach cover-up! One sleeve is a simple cap sleeve design and the other is worn over the arm like a poncho. Just like many of the beach cover up crochet patterns, the style of this coverup, is to fit loosely.
4. Lakeshore Cover Up by Blackstone Designs
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Stand out on the shoreline in the Lakeshore Cover Up! Featuring a stunning lace design and a Granny Stitch edging. This crocheted cover-up would look equally gorgeous over a bathing suit or summer outfit. The pattern includes US Sizes XS – XL and uses sport weight yarn, making it perfect to create for summer projects.
5. Sarasota Swimsuit CoverUp by Two Brothers Blankets
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This lovely lace cover up is made using a sport weight cotton which makes it airy and light to wear. Perfect for humid climates, it would look fantastic in any color! With easy-to-follow instructions, this pattern is suitable for the intermediate skill level crocheter. Certainly a stylish pattern to include amongst the beach cover up crochet patterns.
6. Sanibel Cover Up by Stitch and Hustle
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The Sanibel Pool Dress pattern is fantastic to throw on over your swimsuit, when you go to the pool or the beach. You could also dress it up a little for a fun evening! Featuring horizontal panels in between mesh panels, it’s the perfect cover up if you’re a little self-conscious.
7. Easy Crochet Kimono by Fosbas Designs
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The Easy Crochet Kimono is an advanced beginner pattern that involves no sewing. It would look flattering on all body shapes, as a swimsuit cover-up for days spent by the water. Using mostly double crochet stitches, this free crochet pattern is available for all the smaller and bigger sizes XS – 5XL!
8. Sassy Summer Sweater by Two Brothers Blankets
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This perfect beach sweater is made from a cotton yarn which makes it lightweight for the summer heat. The cotton yarn also holds up well against the sea and sand, and plenty of washing! It looks great in the stripy design but would also work as a single color too. Crochet yours with short or long sleeves, it’s your choice!
9. Island Princess Swimsuit Cover Up by Blackstone Designs
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This cute little swimsuit cover-up features a lovely Granny Flower Square design at the top and a light and airy section below. Perfect for any little princess, the pattern sizes are for toddlers up to young girls. Soft and stretchy this crochet design won’t restrict playtime.
10. Beach Cardi Cover Up by Wilmade
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This simple Beach Cardi Pattern comes in a range of US sizes S up to 5XL. The intermediate pattern has a repetitive pattern that forms little triangles to create an open stitch. It works great as a bathing suit cover-up as well as a summer beach robe, and is sure to become one of your favorite crochet cover-up patterns.
11. Beach Day Ruana by Two Brothers Blankets
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This intermediate pattern is made from two rectangles that are sewn together. It comes in a range of sizes from XS to 2XL, although both the length and width are fully adjustable. It also comes with instructions for an optional tie-up too! This versatile pattern is perfect for those looking to add a stylish layering piece to their summer wardrobe.
12. Pretty Spring Dress by Knitting with Chopsticks
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This lovely lacey dress is a perfect pattern for beginners, as it does not contain any increases or decreases or fancy stitches. It comes in a one-size-fits-all style but has instructions to adjust the width and length. The free pattern features easy construction and simple crochet stitches, making it a great choice for anyone to crochet.
13. Mermaid Lace Swimsuit Cover Up by Crystalised Designs
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This broomstick lace cover-up is unique as it can be worn two ways, as a dress cover-up for beach days, or as a skirt with a lovely top for summer evenings out. It comes in multiple sizes and has a matching sun hat pattern available too! This versatile design is great for teens and perfect for those looking to create a fun and unique summer outfit.
14. Porto Cotton Tunic by Stitch and Hustle
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This beautiful free crochet pattern comes with a load of features that can be customized. Make a tunic, a tee or a different length of dress cover-up. It also comes in a range of sizes and would look fab in any color combo! This easy-to-follow pattern is suitable for crocheters of all skill levels and is perfect for adding a touch of style to your summer wardrobe.
15. Sunny Days Beach Cover Up by A Crocheted Simplicity
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The Sunny Days Beach Cover Up pattern comes in a wide range of sizes, from adult to child and even includes a doll size! Made in cotton yarn, it is lightweight and airy, perfect for summer days at the beach. The free pattern includes links to even more free crochet patterns for the summer season!
16. Tunisian Chill Cover Up by Stephanie Erin
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This Tunisian Chill Cover Up is an intermediate or adventurous beginner pattern that uses Tunisian crochet. It comes in a variety of adult sizes and comes with video tutorials to help you out with the stitches. This beautiful crochet beach cover up could provide a fun everyday look while layering over any swimsuit.
17. Crochet Lacy Cover Up by Meladora’s Creations
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This Lacy Crochet Cover Up is designed for children, but the pattern has instructions on how to adapt this for different sizes, including adults. Made using predominantly double crochet stitches, this pattern also has a full video tutorial to help you create your own! This free crochet beach cover pattern wears loose, making it perfect for beach activities.
18. Beachy Babe Halter Top by Two Brothers Blankets
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This halter neck top is perfect for summer weather and shouts summer vibes. It comes in both child and adult sizes, so you can make the matching Mom and Daughter set! The stripy designs would look great in a wide range of color options. With its easy pattern and basic crochet stitches, this is a fun project for all skill levels.
19. Easy Peachy Bikini Cover Up by Han Jan Crochet
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This Bikini Cover Up free pattern features a mix of filet crochet, slip stitch details, and long stitches for the neckline. This easy pattern comes in a range of sizes, and is written for both UK and US terms too. The only decision to make is which size and color you want to make it in! This stylish cover-up is perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your beach attire.
20. Summer Beach Cover Up Dress
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Stay stylish this summer with the ultra-light and breezy Summer Beach Cover Up, an elegant crochet dress perfect for layering over your swimsuit. Showcasing an eye-catching geometric lace design, this crochet dress pattern is available in sizes XS to 5XL and caters to advanced beginners. The free pattern involves creating two panels for easy construction.
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