Swimsuit Cover Up – Free Crochet Pattern

I love how simple, yet how elegant this swimsuit cover up is. It truly is a simple garment piece to crochet that works up fairly quickly.

You start by crocheting the back panel, then crochet both front panels onto the cover up. Then, you simply seam the edges together on both sides, leaving a gap for the armhole and weave in the ends.

About the Yarn

This yarn has the absolute perfect amount of drape and flow to it! It works perfect for this type of garment!

I used Lion Brand Coboo yarn. It is a cotton and rayon blend.

And, did I mention how soft this yarn is??? It’s so soft and smooth! The texture is just perfect and creates a fabulous drape that just makes this swimsuit cover up perfect!

Plus, the cotton in this yarn will help to absorb some of the water from your swim suit without making it too heavy.

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Pattern

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Things you will need:

• Lion Brand Coboo (I used Lichen) ( #3 lightweight yarn, 232 yds per skein) XXS/XS – 700 yds / 3 skeins ( S/M – 800 yds / 4 skeins, L/XL – 920 yds / 4 skeins, 2X/3X – 1,050 yds / 5 skeins, 4X/5X – 1,200 yds / 6 skeins)
• Size H – 5.00mm Crochet Hook
• Yarn Needle
• Scissors
• Tape Measure

Sizing:

• XXS – XS (24”-30” Bust)
• S-M (32”-38” Bust)
• L-XL (40”-46” Bust)
• 2X-3X (48”-54” Bust)
• 4X-5X (56”-62” Bust)

Stitch Key:

• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• tr = treble crochet
• ch = chain
• t = turn
• sk = skip
• sp = space
• sl st = slip stitch
• st = stitch (es)

Gauge:

• 14 st x 8 r = 4” in double crochet

Notes:

1. Pattern is written with 5 sizes XXS-XS (XS-M, L-XL, 2X-3X, 4X-5X)
2. The pattern starts by crocheting the back panel, then the front panels right onto the cover up
3. Model is 5’, wearing a size S-M, with a 38’’ bust.
4. Final stitch count is given at the end of each round in ( )
5. I will include other notes throughout the pattern when needed.

Pattern –

Start the Back Panel:

Back Panel should measure 16.5” (20”, 24.5”, 30”, 35.5”) across, if gauge is correct.

Row 1: ch 60 (72, 88, 106, 126), dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch st across. 58 (70, 86, 104, 124)

Row 2-4: ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), t, dc in each st across. 58 (70, 86, 104, 124)

Row 5: ch 5 (counts as a tr here and throughout), t, tr in 1st st, * ch 1, sk a st, tr* repeat * to * around. 58 (70, 86, 104, 124)

Row 6: ch 3, t, dc in every ch and tr st across. 58 (70, 86, 104, 124)

Row 7-9: ch 3, t, dc in each st across. 58 (70, 86, 104, 124)

Row 10- 49 (49, 54, 54, 59): repeat rows 5-9. 58 (70, 86, 104, 124)

Row 50 (50, 55, 55, 60): ch 5, t, tr in 1st st, * ch 1, sk a st, tr* repeat * to * around. 58 (70, 86, 104, 124)

Row 51 (51, 56, 56, 61): ch 3, t, dc in every ch and tr st across. 58 (70, 86, 104, 124)

Row 52 (52, 57, 57, 62): ch 3, t, dc in each st across. 58 (70, 86, 104, 124)

Split for 1 of the front panels

Row 53 (53, 58, 58, 63): ch 3, t, dc in 21 (25, 31, 39, 49) st only. 22 (26, 32, 40, 50)

Row 54 (54, 59, 59, 64): ch 3, t, dc in each st across 22 (26, 32, 40, 50)

Row 55 (55, 60, 60, 65) – 104 (104, 109, 109, 114): repeat rows 5-9. 22 (26, 32, 40, 50)

Cut yarn.

Other Front Panel:

Attach the yarn on the other side of the cover up and repeat rows 53 (53, 58, 58, 63) – 104 (104, 109, 109, 114) for the other side.

Lay the cover up flat and fold over the front panels and line them up with the back panel

To attach the back panel to the front panel, I just slip stitched down the edges and left a 8” (8”, 9”, 9”, 10”) opening at the top end for the armhole

You could also sew the edges together with a yarn needle.

Once you have both sides attached, weave in ends and turn the swimsuit cover up inside out.

Enjoy!

I would love to your finished Swimsuit Cover Up or your WIP! Please tag me @okiegirlblingnthings on Instagram so I can see!