Shew…..it is getting hot here in the Midwest! We went straight from winter to summer! This Tied Cover Up Crochet Pattern is perfect to use as a swim suit cover up! Or wear over a tank top and shorts for extra style. My daughter wore hers this weekend over shorts and a tank, she got so many compliments!

The Tied Cover Up Crochet Pattern is a simple pattern using basic crochet stitches and no sewing. The sides are tied together with a long chain of yarn. See pattern notes and chart for sizing

The yarn used in the photos is Caron Cotton Cakes by Yarnspirations. There are several different cotton yarns out there. The Caron Cotton Cakes is a cotton and acrylic blend. They are super soft and come in a variety of beautiful colors. If you do not have access to Caron Cotton Cakes, I would recommend using Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Cotton. It is a nice, soft cotton yarn also. Not all cotton yarns feel the same, so keep that in mind.

Find the Child Size Tied Cover Up pattern here. Purchase the PDF Printable pattern of the Adult and Child Sizes for a small fee here from Raverly!

Tied Cover Up Crochet Pattern in Adult Size

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, Caron Cotton Cakes works PERFECT!
• Scissors
• Tapestry Needle
• Stitch Markers
• Option: Beads

Stitches Used

• Dc – double crochet
• Sc – single crochet
• Foundation row

Gauge

• 4” square – 15 stitches x 11 rows of the pattern

Pattern Notes for ADULT SIZES

1. Pattern is written in U.S. Crochet Terms
2. Beginning chain(s) of the row DOES NOT count as a stitch.
3. Pattern measures about 60” long and will be worn folded in half. If you need to add length, 15 st = 4” per gauge. Add stitches to beginning foundation row.
4. Pattern instructions are for size large and measure approx 21” wide. It will have ties up the sides, which can provide extra inches of coverage.
5. You can figure out your size by measuring the largest part of your torso, loosely. Divide that number by 2, rounding up.
   1. Take that number divide by 11 (amt of rows for gauge).
   2. Take the answer and divide by 4 (inches of gauge).
   3. That will give you the answer of total rows that you need. Or use table below.
6. Since the pattern is made in long vertical rows with a neck hole, take the number of rows that you need and divide in half. (ex. of xs – 43 divided by 2 = 21.5) Work 21 rows of the pattern. Row 22 will be your neck hole row, then work the remaining rows of that size until you get to 43.
7. Use stitch markers to help with counting stitches and rows. Also to line the front and back up while you lace up the sides when finished with the body.
8. Steam block to relax the stitches and garment when finished to even out the rows.

Guide for measurements of Adult Sizes – see pattern notes

Example of Large Size

*see pattern notes/table for determining and adjusting to your size. The beginning stitches and neck hole stitches will be the same for all sizes, unless you would like a longer length*

Row 1: Foundation sc 225 stitches (225) ch 2 and turn (seehere 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 (225) ch 2 and turn

Rows 4 – 27: repeat rows 2 & 3 ending with sc row

Neck Hole Row –Row 28: sc in 97 stitches, chain 50, skip 50 stitches, sc in remaining 78 stitches. Ch 1 and turn (the 97 stitches are the back and 78 stitches are the front. The Cover Up will have a deeper V in the front)  

Row 29: sc in each st and chain across (225) ch 2 and turn

Row 30: dc in first st, *ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st* repeat across. Ch 1 and turn

Rows 31 – 55: repeat rows 29 & 30 ending on sc row.

Finish Off. Weave in Ends

Ties, make 2 –  With G hook. Chain 300. Finish off. Weave in both ends.

Use stitch markers to line the front and back panels up.

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.

Find the Child Size Tied Cover Up pattern here. Purchase the PDF Printable pattern of the Adult and Child Sizes for a small fee here from Raverly!

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