Jessica Cooper Here is the Child Size version of the Tied Cover Up Pattern that was released last week! This pattern is simple, using basic crochet stitches. It is made in 1 piece with no sewing! Perfect to wear this summer over a swim suit or add style to a tank and shorts.
Suggested yarn is Caron Cotton Cakes or I Love This Cotton. See pattern notes. Photos were made with Caron Cotton Cakes. Yardage of yarn used for each size is included in the chart.
I truly hope you enjoy this pattern! If you would like to purchase the PDF printable version for a small fee, it is available here on Ravelry. Purchased pattern includes the adult and child sizes! I greatly appreciate every purchase, view, and comment. Thank you!
Find the free adult size of the Tied Cover Up Crochet Pattern here
Tied Cover Up Child Sizes Crochet Pattern by Crochet it Creations
Materials Needed
- J 6.0mm Crochet Hook for Body, or hook needed to obtain gauge and G 4.5 mm for Ties
- Cotton #4 Weight Yarn, suggested yarn is Caron Cotton Cakes or I Love This Cotton. If you do not have access to these yarns, try yarnsub.com for a similar yarn substitute. Gauge can easily be affected if using a different yarn. These cottons are slightly “lighter” than some other cottons. See charts for yardage used.
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle
- Stitch Markers
Stitches Used
- Dc – double crochet
- Sc – single crochet
- Ch – chain
- Foundation sc – see here how to make foundation rows
Gauge
- 4” square – 15 stitches x 11 rows of the pattern
Pattern Notes for Child Sizes
- Pattern is written in U.S. Crochet Terms
- Beginning chain(s) of the row DOES NOT count as a stitch.
- Since children are at different heights and sizes during their growth, each child size is written out. The only variable to the pattern is the rows, stitches, and neck hole row.
- Side ties – Take the tie and weave through the sides, leaving an opening for the arm. Lace like a shoe, starting at the top and working down. Leave open how many stitches you prefer at bottom. Optional to add beads to the bottom of the ties and knot the bottom.
- See chart below for measurements
Size Chart for Child Sizes
| Size | Yarn Yardage |
Total Bust with front & back panels |
Length folded in half as worn |
| 1/2 | 300 | 18” | 14” |
| 3/5 | 400 | 22.5” | 17” |
| 6/8 | 500 | 25.5” | 21” |
| 10/12 | 600 | 28.5” | 24” |
| 14/16 | 700 | 31.5” | 26” |
Child Size 1/2
Row 1: Foundation sc 105 stitches (105) ch 2 and turn (see here how to make foundation rows)
Row 2: dc in first st, *ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st* repeat across. Ch 1 and turn
Row 3: sc in each st and chain across (105) ch 2 and turn
Rows 4 – 12: repeat rows 2 & 3 ending with sc row
Neck Hole Row – Row 13: sc in 43 stitches, chain 25, skip 25 stitches, sc in remaining 37 stitches. Ch 1 and turn (the 43 stitches are the back and 37 stitches are the front. The Cover Up will have a deeper V in the front)
Row 14: sc in each st and chain across (105) ch 2 and turn
Row 15: dc in first st, *ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st* repeat across. Ch 1 and turn
Rows 16 – 25: repeat rows 14 & 15 ending on sc row.
Finish Off. Weave in Ends
Ties Make 2 w/ G hook – Chain 200 finish off and weave in ends. Lace up the sides, see notes & photos
Child Size 3/5
Row 1: Foundation sc 129 stitches (129) ch 2 and turn (see here how to make foundation rows)
Row 2: dc in first st, *ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st* repeat across. Ch 1 and turn
Row 3: sc in each st and chain across (129) ch 2 and turn
Rows 4 – 15: repeat rows 2 & 3 ending with sc row
Neck Hole Row – Row 16: sc in 55 stitches, chain 30, skip 30 stitches, sc in remaining 44 stitches. Ch 1 and turn (the 55 stitches are the back and 44 stitches are the front. The Cover Up will have a deeper V in the front)
Row 17: sc in each st and chain across (129) ch 2 and turn
Row 18: dc in first st, *ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st* repeat across. Ch 1 and turn
Rows 19 – 31: repeat rows 17 & 18 ending on sc row.
Finish Off. Weave in Ends
Ties Make 2 w/ G hook – Chain 200 finish off and weave in ends. Lace up the sides, see notes & photos.
Child Size 6/8
Row 1: Foundation sc 159 stitches (159) ch 2 and turn (see here how to make foundation rows)
Row 2: dc in first st, *ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st* repeat across. Ch 1 and turn
Row 3: sc in each st and chain across (159) ch 2 and turn
Rows 4 – 17: repeat rows 2 & 3 ending with sc row
Neck Hole Row – Row 18: sc in 68 stitches, chain 35, skip 35 stitches, sc in remaining 56 stitches. Ch 1 and turn (the 68 stitches are the back and 56 stitches are the front. The Cover Up will have a deeper V in the front)
Row 19: sc in each st and chain across (159) ch 2 and turn
Row 20: dc in first st, *ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st* repeat across. Ch 1 and turn
Rows 21 – 35: repeat rows 19 & 20 ending on sc row.
Finish Off. Weave in Ends
Ties Make 2 w/ G hook – Chain 250 finish off and weave in ends. Lace up the sides, see notes & photos.
Child Size 10/12
Row 1: Foundation sc 181 stitches (181) ch 2 and turn (see here how to make foundation rows)
Row 2: dc in first st, *ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st* repeat across. Ch 1 and turn
Row 3: sc in each st and chain across (181) ch 2 and turn
Rows 4 – 19: repeat rows 2 & 3 ending with sc row
Neck Hole Row – Row 20: sc in 75 stitches, chain 40, skip 40 stitches, sc in remaining 66 stitches. Ch 1 and turn (the 75 stitches are the back and 66 stitches are the front. The Cover Up will have a deeper V in the front)
Row 21: sc in each st and chain across (181) ch 2 and turn
Row 22: dc in first st, *ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st* repeat across. Ch 1 and turn
Rows 23 – 39: repeat rows 21 & 22 ending on sc row.
Finish Off. Weave in Ends
Ties Make 2 w/ G hook – Chain 250 finish off and weave in ends. Lace up the sides, see notes & photos.
Child Size 14/16
Row 1: Foundation sc 195 stitches (195) ch 2 and turn (see here how to make foundation rows)
Row 2: dc in first st, *ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st* repeat across. Ch 1 and turn
Row 3: sc in each st and chain across (195) ch 2 and turn
Rows 4 – 21: repeat rows 2 & 3 ending with sc row
Neck Hole Row – Row 22: sc in 82 stitches, chain 45, skip 45 stitches, sc in remaining 68 stitches. Ch 1 and turn (the 82 stitches are the back and 68 stitches are the front. The Cover Up will have a deeper V in the front)
Row 23: sc in each st and chain across (195) ch 2 and turn
Row 24: dc in first st, *ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st* repeat across. Ch 1 and turn
Rows 25 – 43: repeat rows 23 & 24 ending on sc row.
Finish Off. Weave in Ends
Ties Make 2 w/ G hook – Chain 300 finish off and weave in ends. Lace up the sides, see notes & photos.
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