Whether you want to add extra coverage or flair to your swimwear, or maybe a bit of both, these crochet cover up patterns and crochet beach dress patterns are just what you need!
36 Crochet Beach Cover Up and Beach Dress Patterns
The beach and pool are the perfect places to suit up on a hot day, but sometimes it takes more than a teeny bikini to get you from here to there.
A cool, breezy cover up can really cost you at the mall, but if you’re willing to get creative today, you’ll be styling at the beach tomorrow with one of the gorgeous patterns below!
1. Crochet Cover Up Pattern by Mama In A Stitch
This piece could be the most versatile cover-up that you’ve ever owned. The unique and airy sarong can be worn so many ways! Use it as a striking shawl or make it into a dress or skirt.
You choose how much you want to cover up and what style you’re in the mood for. Plus, it’s fun to crochet as it uses a super simple stitch pattern.
Get the Pattern by Mama In A Stitch here
2. The Primrose Crochet Beach Skirt Pattern by WildflowerAndWaves
Make waves with this lacy, open crochet stitch design. The skirt is super cute and fun to wear.
The pattern is adjustable to any size. It is written in American English in standard U.S. terms. There are 20 photographs to help you along the way. It is a beginner to intermediate level crochet pattern.
Find the Pattern by WildflowerAndWaves HERE
3. Daisy Beach Cover Up Crochet Pattern by Hands Of Zeal
Brighten up your summer wardrobe with this stunning bathing suit cover-up. It is made up of beautiful daisy granny squares whip stitched together.
The skill level for this beach cover up crochet pattern is intermediate and is written to fit a size XS/SM and M/L.
Get the Pattern by Hands Of Zeal here
4. Currituck Crochet Cover Up Pattern by The Stitch And Hook BCS
This Crochet Cover Up was designed with every woman in mind. Not only is it written for sizes XXS – 4XL, but it is also adjustable within each size with lace-up cords on the sides of the garment to allow for extra room if needed.
This crochet beach cover up pattern also give instructions on how to adjust for length.
Get the Pattern by The Stitch And Hook BCS here
5. Easy Crochet Beach Skirt Free Pattern by Jenny & Teddy
This easy-to-make crochet beach skirt would be a great pattern for a beginner. The pattern works up quickly and is super easy and simple to make.
To complete this free crochet pattern you will need yarn, a compatible crochet hook, a tapestry needle, and 2 stitch markers. There are written instructions and a video tutorial.
Find the Pattern by Jenny & Teddy HERE
6. Crochet Cover Up Dress Pattern by Cozy Creative Crochets
This is a crochet dress that was originally designed as a beach cover-up but you can dress it up to create a high-fashion dress.
This crochet cover-up dress pattern is for sizes XS-XXL and can be made with any worsted weight yarn #4.The fringe adds that extra touch and makes it perfect for summer!
Get the Pattern by Cozy Creative Crochets here
7. Shore Thing Crochet Beach Cover Up Pattern by Fave Crafts
This crochet beach cover up pattern is worked with a suer fine weught yarn and a small hook. Although it may take you a little longer to finish, the final results will be worth all of the effort!
Not only is this dress perfect for a beach cover uo but you could also add a liner and it would be a perfect summertime dress.
8. South Beach Cover Up Crochet Pattern by Red Heart
Fresh and flirty, this beach cover up crochet pattern is a pretty summer essential in your closet. The sunny style is great fun to crochet, so make it as shown, or imagine a different yarn for your project.
Show it off over your bathing suit, a tee shirt dress, tank and shorts, and more!
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9. Pelagic Beach Cover Up Crochet Pattern by Interweave
A simple rectangle of crocheted lace becomes a light and whimsical cover-up for a day at the beach.
Simply wrap it from arm to arm to create a cute swimsuit cover-up, wind it around your waist to create a basic skirt, or lay it flat on the sand to create a place to rest at the beach.
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10. Fringe Crochet Cover Up Dress Pattern by Crochet Garden
This Fringe Crochet Cover Up Dress Pattern is the must-have for the kid’s summer wear! This bathing suit cover-up pattern uses a unique stitch combination for a cover-up that not only covers, but also breathes in the fresh air- and looks so cute too!
With some boho fringe and the open crochet stitch pattern, your darling will be in style. Whether they are out at the beach, or a family gathering everyone will be asking you where you bought it at.
Get the Pattern by Crochet Garden here
11. Cotton Asymmetric Sarong Crochet Pattern by chezpascale
Here is an easy pattern for a lovely sarong. If you have been searching for a long crochet beach skirt pattern you can relax while making, this one is it. And when you are done, you will have a gorgeous beach accessory.
Directions include 3 adult sizes. However, it can be easily adjusted to fit most adult and kid sizes. This pattern is beginner-friendly.
Find the Pattern by chezpascale HERE
12. Tide Knot Crochet Beach Cover Up Pattern by For The Frills Store
This Tide Knot Cover Up is the perfect beach sweater! This relaxed crochet cover-up is oversized, comfy and with cuffed sleeves – it’s practical at the same time!
Easy, simple crochet stitches and chains combine to make a comfy, lacy beach sweater. Wear it to the beach, throw it on over a swimsuit or pair the cover-up with jeans and a singlet underneath – this relaxed and slouchy sweater exudes all the summer vibes!
Get the Pattern by For The Frills Store here
13. Beach Cover Up Crochet Pattern by Red Heart
This cute crochet cover-up is just the thing for a day at the beach, or pair it with shorts and a halter top for a fun everyday look.
It is perfect in white as shown, or select a more vibrant shade that matches your beachwear. It’s so pretty, we think you’ll craft more than one of this summertime essential.
Get the Pattern here
14. Lacey Chevron Cover Up Top Crochet Pattern by The Snugglery
This lacey, simple pattern is the perfect hybrid of the classic crochet beach cover-up and the trendy crop top. The length is easily adjustable and the sizing is loose and relaxed making this top easy to craft for all shapes and sizes.
You’ll also love how this top achieves an intricate look all while following an uncomplicated, chevron-style, 3-row repeat that works up in a flash.
Get the Pattern here
15. Sea Breeze Cover Up Crochet Pattern by By Katerina
This is an absolutely beautiful crochet pattern! This Sea Breeze Cover Up Pattern is for sizes S, M, and L, but you can make it in bigger sizes if you want and you can choose which colors you’ll love to make it in. This crochet dress cover-up is perfect for summer!
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16. Easy Breezy Swim Cover Crochet Pattern by Megmade With Love
This is a crochet pattern for the Easy Breezy Swim Cover – a fun and easy cover-up perfect for summer! It’s made in one piece and comes in three sizes.
This cover-up is very forgiving, and is designed to be a bit oversized – then when you cinch it up around the waist with your crocheted i-cord you get a more complete, cute look.
You could even add some fringe or little tassels along the bottom for more of a “boho” feel!
Get the Pattern here
17. Beach Daze Cover Up Crochet Pattern by The Turtle Trunk
This Beach Daze Cover-Up is a customizable, lightweight, beach cover-up! It fits snug around the hips and is looser / more open around the bust. It’s perfect for warm weather and sunny days!
Get the Pattern by The Turtle Trunk here
18. Island Beach Dress Crochet Pattern by Knits N Knots
This beach dress is meant to be a beach cover-up, but you can crochet it longer and sew in a lining to wear it as an actual dress – which sounds amazing!
This piece is so customizable, from length to width, to border size, to how large or small you’d like the arm openings to be, to color combo choices – there are so many options!
Get the Pattern here
19. Crochet Beach Skirt Cover up Pattern by katrinshine
Here is an adorable crochet mini skirt that would be perfect for a poolside party or a day at the beach. The skirt is beautiful crocheted using white yarn. But you can use fun, bright colours too! All the girls will want to know where you bought this flirty skirt.
This is an intermediate level crochet beach skirt pattern. It is written in English using US crochet terms. The pattern includes charts and explanations.
Find the Pattern by katrinshine HERE
20. Tied Cover Up Crochet Pattern by Crochet It Creations
This Tied Cover Up Crochet Pattern is perfect to use as a swimsuit cover-up or wear over a crop top and shorts for stylish outfit.
It’s a simple pattern using basic crochet stitches and no sewing. The sides are tied together with a long chain of yarn.
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21. Crochet Summer Tunic Pattern by Poppy Shop Creative
This Crochet Summer Tunic Pattern is perfect for any season! Construct it with cotton yarn for a breezy summer dress that can be worn with a slip or with your swimsuit as a cover-up.
Make it with cozy yarn for winter weather and pair it with jeans or leggings. The possibilities are many!
Get the Pattern by Poppy Shop Creative here
22. Beach Day Cover Up Tunic Crochet Pattern by Pattern Paradise
This Beach Day Cover-Up Tunic works beautifully over your bathing suit as well as legging or skinny jeans and a tank. It has a loose fit with a drawstring waist for a stylish fit.
You will love the bold stripes of color that alternate between solid double crochet and a pretty lace stitch, but it would look fantastic in a solid color too.
Get the Pattern here
23. Beach Girl Crochet Cover Up Pattern by Yarnspirations
Crochet a rainbow-colored cover up to wear over a bathing suit for fun days at the beach or pool. She’ll want to wear at as a poncho or tunic, as well! This easy-to-fit pattern is written for 2 to 8 year sizes.
24. Crochet Sarong Beach Cover Up Pattern by Whistle And Ivy
This easy and pretty Crochet Sarong Beach Cover Up is a quick evening project! Make it for your next beach day to wear in between sunning and swimming.
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25. Tranquility Ruana Free Crochet Cover Up Pattern by E’Claire Makery
When it comes to summertime, a quick, simple, and stylish crochet ruana is the perfect summer crochet pattern to work on!
The Tranquility Ruana is a free crochet beach cover-up pattern, that is just the thing your summer wardrobe needs. Made from simple stitches, panels, and beginner-friendly construction, it’s an easy crochet pattern you’ll use over and over again.
Get the Pattern here
26. Mohave Cover Up Skirt Crochet Pattern by Coze Creations Crochet
This light and flowy skirt is the perfect cover up for this summer and goes great over any swimsuit. It has a mesh-like design to make it breathable and comfortable.
Get the Pattern by Coze Creations Crochet here
27. Crochet High Slit Mesh Beach Cover up Skirt by shylercrochetsug
Do you want a crochet beach skirt that screams look at me? This super sexy skirt will do just that. All eyes will be on you when you wear this flirty skirt. And you can brag that you make it yourself.
The project is worked from the waistband to the bottom. Included are instructions for sizes X-small through XX-large.
Find the Pattern by shylercrochetsug HERE
28. Madrid Tunic Crochet Cover Up Dress Pattern by Mama In A Stitch
This soft, cotton tunic features a bold, picot lace down the center and large airy stitches throughout. Crocheted with simple shapes, it’s a fun and easy project.
A super cute, boho summer piece that can be worn with shorts or over a swimsuit!
Also, don’t mis our collection of crochet dress patterns for all things dress related.
Get the Pattern by Mama In A Stitch here
29. Lace Beach Cover Up Crochet Pattern by The Snugglery Patterns
Filet crochet is a fun technique using the negative space of chain spaces to create bold graphic designs.
The technique, applied in this intermediate pattern, creates a lacy boho beach cover-up with a hint of a modern, geometric design that looks incredibly advanced using only the most basic crochet stitches.
Get the Pattern by The Snugglery Patterns here
30. Iris Swim Cover Up Crochet Pattern by Croyden Crochet
This Iris Swim Cover Up Pattern is very versatile. You can wear it off the shoulder or on both. The length can also be altered by simply crocheting more/fewer rows.
You can also choose where you want to put the drawstrings. You can also adjust the length of armholes.
Get the Pattern here
31. Wrap Around Sarong Crochet Pattern by chezpascale
Are you looking for a beach skirt that will actually cover you up? This cute and flirty skirt gives you the privacy you are looking for.
This is an intermediate level crochet beach skirt pattern. It is made using all increases in the beginning and decreases at the end. It is all crocheted in one piece, including the side ties.
Completed, it measures 56 inches (142.24 cm) at the widest point and 18 inches (45.72 cm) at the longest point.
Find the Pattern by chezpascale HERE
32. Crochet Beach Skirt by etty2504
This sexy summer crochet beach skirt is guaranteed to send those temperatures rising. The open crochet stitches allow you to stay cool while covering up.
This unique summer skirt is a great solution for beating the summer heat. It is an easy-to-follow crochet pattern that can be completed by new and seasoned crocheters alike.
Find the Pattern by etty2504 HERE
33. Crochet Weekender Tunic Pattern by Sewrella
The perfect swim coverup for warm weather, the Weekender Tunic! Wear this baby over a tank and jeans for a casual handmade look, or wear it as a light layer of coverage over your swimsuit!
It’s super breathable and roomy while being plenty long enough to cover your bum when getting to and from the beach house.
Get the Pattern here
34. Crochet Beach Skirt Pattern by NeidesBoutique
Rock this swimsuit cover and show your fashion style this summer. The skirt comes up high on the waist. It is the perfect little skirt for covering up your favourite bikini bottoms.
Find the Pattern by NeidesBoutique HERE
35. Beach Flowers Crochet Cover Up by Nurturing Fibres
Are you looking for a long, flowing crochet beach skirt? This one is stunning. It will give you privacy while still being breezy and cool.
This is a one size fits all pattern. It is for intermediate to advanced level crocheters. It is a moderate level pattern written in UK terminology.
Find the Pattern by Nurturing Fibres HERE
36. Crochet Beach Skirt Cover up Pattern by LassCrochet by LassCrochet
Stay cool and stylish on the beach this summer in this beach skirt. The skirt is lightweight and will look great with any bikini or swimsuit.
The intermediate level crochet beach skirt pattern is written in standard American terms. Included are directions for sizes small, medium, large, X-large, and 2X.
Find the Pattern by LassCrochet HERE
Crochet Cover Up Patterns Frequently Asked Questions
What is a crochet cover up?
A crochet cover-up is a great way to add a light layer to keep the sun off without making you too hot. Plus, you add a bit of style to your summer outfit without a lot of effort. Crochet cover-up patterns come in many different forms. Some may be in the form of summer cardigans, lacy shrugs, lightweight mesh pullovers, skirts or sarongs.
Can I crochet a cover-up?
Yes! While some of the designs on this list are more complex than others, most of the patterns are within reach for confident beginners. If you’re comfortable with the basic crochet stitches, increases, decreases, and simple seaming, then you can definitely crochet a cover-up!
How do you crochet a cover up?
If you’re wanting to dive into the world of crochet clothes, a cover-up might be the perfect piece to start. Some of these patterns are just a simple front and back panel that you seam together. While some are a little more intricate. Add a simple tie or belt around your waist and you have a super simple yet stylish cover-up.
How to wear a crochet cover-up?
A cover-up can be a handy addition to any wardrobe. A cover-up may be necessary to do things like entering beachside stores or restaurants after swimming. You can opt for a full cover-up, like a dress or sarong. You can also try something to cover up your top if you’re wearing swim shorts. If you have a swim top that resembles a shirt, cover your lower body with things like shorts and baggy pants.
What is the best yarn for swim cover-up?
Generally, you’ll find that most of these patterns call for cotton yarn. Cotton and water just go best together. But you’ll definitely see cover ups made from a different yarn, like bamboo or worsted.
Crochet cover ups are the perfect summertime project. Get some yarn and create one (or all!)!
We hope you get to make some of these this summer, you’ll be looking cute in them, I’ll tell you that! So be sure to post your finished cover ups on our Facebook Page. We’d love to see your efforts!
And if you’re eager to find a lot more summer garments to make, check out these Crochet Shorts, Crochet Sarong Patterns, Crochet Camisole Patterns, Boho Crochet Top Patterns, Crochet Halter Top Patterns, Crochet Bralettes, and Crochet Bikini Patterns.
What are you waiting for? Make these freshest crochet cover up patterns to start and end the summer season with a bang!
