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It’s a Wrap! Swimsuit Cover Up Crochet Pattern

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June 21, 2017 Ashlea 26 Comments

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Swimsuit season is upon us, which means that I’m looking for a swimsuit cover up crochet pattern.  Are you too? This wrap version of a swimsuit cover up is gorgeous, highlights those curves and it is crocheted. What’s not to love?

Swimsuit Cover Up Crochet Pattern by Heart Hook Home

It’s a Wrap! Swimsuit Cover Up Crochet Pattern

This pattern uses filet crochet to form a “mesh” fabric to which we will then add armholes and straps.  No matter if you’re making for a child or plus size, all you need is your body measurement and you are ready to rock and roll.

It's a Wrap! Crochet Pattern for Swimsuit Cover Up

Swimsuit Cover Up Crochet Pattern Wrap

It's a Wrap! Swimsuit Cover Up Crochet Pattern

When wearing a swimsuit (or anytime, really 😉 ) I am most self conscious of the area starting at my waist and ending right above my knees.  This wrap covers that area beautifully, and the beads weigh it down to create some nice curves and add just the right amount of pizzazz!

Swimsuit Wrap Cover Up Crochet Pattern

If you are looking for a cover up pattern that offers more complete coverage, stay tuned! I am currently designing a tunic-style swimsuit cover up crochet pattern as well and it is on its way to the testers! I will update when that is ready. ♥

Materials:

Cotton yarn (I Love This Cotton! used) about 600 – 700 yards for “one size fits most” size
*I wear a size 10/12 for reference
Crochet hook in size J
Wooden beads if you’d like to add them with fringe

Notes:

Using a pliable measuring tape, *loosely* measure from one armpit down to your waist, behind your back and up to the other armpit. The “one size fits most” pattern should be around 60” – 65”. This is the measurement you’re going for when you hit row 83 in the pattern. If you don’t have a sewing style measuring tape you could use yarn (NOT stretched) to wrap around and then measure the length of the yarn.

We are working rows vertically, from armpit to hip and around your body. If you’d like additional length add to the beginning chain in multiples of THREE chains per extra block. Each block is about ¾” tall depending on your tension.

Approximate dimensions as written:

27” tall and 60” wide (this doesn’t have to be exact, just close)

Swimsuit Cover Up Crochet Pattern:

Row 1: Ch-92. Dc in 8th ch from hk. * ch-2, sk 2 chs, dc in next * repeat between * * to end. Turn. (29 blocks)
***you might measure here to make sure you’re close to 27” – although an inch either way won’t matter much***
Rows 2 – 83 (or until measurement reached): Ch-5, sk first ch-2 sp, dc in top of next dc. * ch-2, dc in top of next dc * repeat between * * to end placing last dc in third ch from previous row’s beg ch. Turn. (29 blocks)
***wrap around yourself to make sure it is long enough and begin arm hole***
Row 84: Ch-5, sk first ch-2 sp, dc in top of next dc. * ch-2, dc in top of next dc * repeat between * * until you have 23 blocks made. Ch-2, sl st to top of next dc. Turn.
Row 85: Sl st up the ch-2 (end of the last row), sl st in the top of dc. * Ch-2, dc in top of next dc * repeat between * * to end placing last dc in third ch from previous row’s beg ch. Turn. (22 fully formed blocks)
Row 86: Ch-5, sk first ch-2 sp, dc in top of next dc. * ch-2, dc in top of next dc * repeat until you have 22 blocks made. Turn.
Row 87: Ch-5, sk first ch-2 sp, dc in top of next dc. * Ch-2, dc in top of next dc * repeat between * * to end placing last dc in third ch from previous row’s beg ch. Fasten off.

Other arm hole:

With the top of the wrap to your right and the bottom of the left, attach yarn to the 6th dc (including turning chain) so that you have 5 full blocks to the right of your hook.

Row 1: Ch-2, dc in top of next dc. * Ch-2, dc in top of next dc * repeat between * * to end placing last dc in third ch from previous row’s beg ch.. Turn. (23 fully formed blocks)
Row 2: Ch-5, sk first ch-2 sp, dc in top of next dc. * ch-2, dc in top of next dc * repeat between * * 20 times (22 fully formed blocks). Ch-2, sl st to top of next dc. Turn.
Row 3: Sl st up the ch-2 (end of row 2), sl st in top of next dc. ch-5, dc in top of next dc. * ch-2, dc in top of next dc * repeat between * * to end placing last dc in third ch from previous row’s beg ch. Turn.
Row 4: Ch-5, sk first ch-2 sp, dc in top of next dc. * ch-2, dc in top of next dc * repeat between * * to make 22 blocks total, placing last dc in ch-3 from previous row.
DO NOT FASTEN OFF. Instead, 2sc around the ch-2 spaces around the entire piece. Join and fasten off.

Straps:

I recommend tying some yarn on the corners where the straps will go. As each body varies, it is best to measure on yourself. I did about 12” for my straps.

When measurement is decided, hold three strands of yarn together and make a chain in that length. Attach to each arm hole corner securely. Wrap excess yarn around the front where the strap connects if you wish.

Fringe:

Cut fringe to 10” each and add one strand of fringe every other double crochet post. If desired, add wooden beads tying in varying lengths.

Swimsuit Wrap Cover Up Crochet Pattern

What do you think of your wrap-style swimsuit cover up? Share a photo with me by tagging @HeartHookHome on social media. I hope you love this swimsuit cover up crochet pattern and remember! I have a second one in the works as we speak that offers much more coverage if this is too revealing. But then again, you ARE in your swimsuit, right? 😉

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Comments

  1. CINDY Snow says

    March 17, 2020 at 6:23 pm

    NOTE: ok figured it out the 84 -87 rows are the start of the arm hole, just not marked that, she mentioned you can mirror the armhole she had instruction for, but now I see those rows were just not marked as the start of the arm hole! moving forward!
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  2. Carolyn says

    March 16, 2020 at 10:13 am

    Hello!, Loved the pattern, I made one. it came out just beautiful, The only problem was, it came out bigger than expected. I'm a 14, and it's not a snug fit over my backside, so it would probably fit a 16-18, or plus sizes. I plan to make another just much smaller. Thank You!,
    Reply
    • Elysha says

      March 24, 2020 at 9:19 pm

      May I ask what it measured for you when you did the recommend rows? Was it the 60”-65”.
      Reply
  3. Cindy says

    March 15, 2020 at 7:32 pm

    this pattern makes no sense! why would I make decreases on the short side exactly the same when it is actually the long side you need to do that to make the arm holes? Row 84 to 87 what are they for on the short side?
    Reply
  4. Kelly says

    August 21, 2019 at 11:56 am

    I am really confused on how to do the second armhole.. Do you have any pics of where I'm starting.. Thanks Kelly
    Reply
    • Heart Hook Home says

      August 23, 2019 at 9:12 am

      Hi Kelly! Unfortunately I do not have photos of that part, but you will be mirroring the armhole just made by working into the bottom of your foundation row. Hope this helps!
      Reply
  5. Sarah says

    April 12, 2019 at 9:08 pm

    When you do 2 sc around do you need to do 4 in the corners?
    Reply
  6. Lisa says

    April 10, 2019 at 9:12 pm

    Hello I am so confused on the part that you start on not understanding that at all and I am not able to read patterns do you have a video maybe I can watch it and get a better understanding but I'm not able to understand the armhole part
    Reply
  7. Shannon says

    January 27, 2019 at 1:30 pm

    Hi, I just made one for my friend, who is a size 6-8. It was a surprise, so I didn't get her measurements, and just used the 60" you suggested...and it's waaay too big! I just had my husband measure me (I'm a size 12 or so) and only got 38" so I feel like maybe I'm doing something wrong! I want to make one for myself, but I'm nervous that it won't fit. Any suggestions?
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  8. Janice gray says

    January 12, 2019 at 10:24 am

    Making this swimsuit cover up as a gift for someone. Got her to measure as suggested in pattern, 62" . At the end of row 83, my project measures 53" . Do I need to continue to about 60" as suggested in pattern , 62" as measured, or will rest of pattern get me to desired length?
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    • Heart Hook Home says

      January 14, 2019 at 11:28 am

      Hi Janice! I would continue to the 62" as measured.
      Reply
  9. Rose says

    August 19, 2018 at 6:17 pm

    Hi! I am super excited, I am starting to work on this tonight so that I can wear it on my beach trip in two weeks. I think you might have a typo in Row 1. I don't think you want it to end in the 3rd chain of the previous row for row 1. I think you just mean for it to end in the last chain. Thanks for the pattern!!
    Reply
    • Heart Hook Home says

      August 20, 2018 at 2:17 pm

      Hi Rose! Thank you for pointing that out! I got it fixed! =)
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      • Michele says

        July 6, 2019 at 12:17 am

        That error still remains. I’ve trued this three times until I’m reading the comments I was about yo give up
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  10. rocky says

    July 14, 2018 at 3:20 pm

    hi ashlea! i just finished one for my daughter and i wanted to link my project to your pattern on ravelry. i can't seem to find it on there. am i missing it? thanks! -rocky
    Reply
    • Ashlea says

      July 15, 2018 at 10:34 am

      Hi Rocky! Would you believe that I never added it to Ravlery?! Total oversight on my part, probably was busy and forgot. Doh!
      Reply
      • rocky says

        July 15, 2018 at 12:50 pm

        ha! it's all good. i linked it to this blog page. I'll post it in your facebook group in a little bit
        Reply
  11. Zoe says

    May 10, 2018 at 8:19 am

    I would love to figure out how to make this for a child :)
    Reply
    • Heart Hook Home says

      May 11, 2018 at 9:38 am

      Hi Zoe! You will just need to start with a shorter starting chain to adjust the length. The stitch pattern is in multiples of 3, so say you wanted to make the length 10 block shorter, then you would need to subtract 30 from the starting chain. Then continue with the pattern as written until you reach your width measurement. Hope that helps!
      Reply
  12. Allison says

    April 20, 2018 at 2:59 pm

    Did it, it's lovely. No need to make it longer. I left off the beads
    Reply
  13. Grace Miller says

    July 12, 2017 at 6:11 am

    Is this a cover up? I love both bathing suits, they are so pretty! Cover up with a twist.
    Reply
  14. Christina Garcia says

    June 21, 2017 at 4:44 pm

    That is pretty. Can it be made longer? Do you have to use cotton yarn for this? I have some mandala I am trying to find a use for.
    Reply

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