A few things will make you just as chic and comfy on a hot summer day by the sea as this crochet beach tunic! It’s a beautiful pattern that alternates vertical stripes of solid and lace stitches. The deep V-neck, medium-length, and breezy peek-a-boo inserts ensure this handmade beach cover-up will make you look fresh and sexy.
Yarn and Hook Recommendations
The Beach Day Cover-Up Tunic crochet pattern by Maria Bittner calls for sport weight yarn, preferably cotton or cotton blend.
The sample showcased in the photos was made using Premier Yarns Cotton Fair. You will need 3 balls in white color and 2 balls in blue or any other shade you like. The designer also chose a 4 mm crochet hook to produce a flowy fabric with a nice drape.
How to Crochet the Beach Day Cover-Up Tunic
This handmade beach tunic is constructed from two panels. You work each panel from the center out toward the arm. The second panel is crocheted directly onto the first panel, starting from the first row.
The designer recommends using foundation double crochet to achieve a polished, symmetrical seam that runs right down the middle. However, if you prefer, you can make both panel seperatly and then simply seam them together.
What Sizes Does This Cover-Up Pattern Fit?
The free pattern includes instructions for a crochet beach cover-up in M/L size. The garment features a loose cut, meaning it’s very forgiving and will fit various body shapes. You can also adjust its length by adding or subtracting 8 stitches in the foundation chain.
