Beach Cover Up Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Tina Barrett
Needle Size

US 6 / 4.0mm, US 8 / 5.0mm
Needle Type

Straight, Crochet Hook

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Get ready for fun in the sun with Tina Barrett’s skill-boosting beach cover-up pattern

This beach-ready summer knitting pattern is ideal to wear whether you are on the beach or hanging out in the park. Simply slip on this delicious lacy tunic for a laid-back summer look. The combination of bright cotton yarn and wave stitch makes it fun to knit and produces a distinctive and stylish garment. The wave stitch knitting pattern is created by wrapping the yarn around the needle multiple times. Finish the ties with beads.

Sizing

Sizes: 10-12 (14-16, 18-20)
Finished Bust: 98.5 (113.5, 121) cm
Length from shoulder: 74 (76, 79) cm
Sleeve: 41 (43, 46) cm

What do I need?

Yarn: Patons 100% Cotton DK shade 02723, Nectarine, 5 (6, 7) x 100g balls
Needles: 4mm, 5mm
Crochet hook: 3.5mm
Stitch holder
Beads: wooden and metal, assorted colours
Tapestry needle

Special abbreviations

WAVE STITCH PATTERN
kw2: knit, wrapping yarn twice around needle
kw3: knit, wrapping yarn three times around needle
Row 1: (RS) k1* kw2, (kw3) twice, kw2, k2 rep from * to end
Row 2: Knit, dropping all extra loops of previous row
Row 3: k1, kw2, k2, kw2, *(kw3) twice, kw2, k2, kw2, rep from * to last two sts, k2
Row 4: As row 2
Rep these 4 rows

Meet the designer

Author Tina Barrett is a lifelong knitter and crocheter who can design for both adults and children. To see more of Tina's patterns, visit here. If you enjoyed making her beach cover up, we think you'll love making this butterfly stitch vest next.

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