Kids’ Beach Cover-up Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Tina Barrett
Needle Size

US 3 / 3.25mm, US 6 / 4.0mm
Needle Type

Straight, Circular
Techniques

knit, Purl

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

Snuggle your the children in Tina Barrett’s post-swim cover-up.

This bright and breezy beach cover-up knitting pattern, designed by Tina Barrett, is the perfect handmade garment to warm up your tribe after a bracing swim. Quick to knit in super-soft bamboo yarn, this summer essential features a fish motif on the front. It's lightweight, breathable, and fun to personalise with your favourite colours.

Sizing

To fit: 2-3 (4-5, 6-7) year old
Finished Chest: 65.5 (71, 74.5) cm
Finished Length: 56 (66, 76) cm
Sleeve Seam: 29 (33, 37) cm

What you need

Yarn: Sirdar Juicy DK, (A) shade Watermelon, 4 (5, 6) 50g balls; (B) shade Nectarine, 4 (4, 5) 50g balls; (C) shade Citrus 4 (4, 5) 50g balls
Needles: straight 3.25mm, 4mm; circular 3.25mm (60cm)
Stitch holder
Felt pieces: bright pink, pale pink, orange, blue, brown dot for pupil

Meet the designer

Tina Barrett is a UK-based knitwear designer and author known for her playful, beginner-friendly patterns and creative use of colour and texture. She has published several books, including Knitted Dinosaurs and How to Knit. If you enjoyed making this beach garment by Tina, make this baby dinosaur hoodie next.

How to access this pattern

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