🧶 Beautiful ✨ Detailed 💝 Adorable

Pua Poa Beach Swimsuit Coverup Pattern

Pua Poa Beach Swimsuit Coverup Pattern
4.4★ Rating
5-7 Hours Time Needed
1.1K Made This
✂️

Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

⏱️

Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

👕

Casual Chic

Relaxed style with a modern twist, perfect for everyday wear while maintaining that handcrafted uniqueness.

About This Pua Poa Beach Swimsuit Coverup Pattern

This pattern creates a lightweight, lengthwise coverup crocheted in two long panels that are seamed together to form a V-neck opening. It uses foundation double crochet and a simple mesh stitch to build drape and breathability. The fit is adjustable with a removable crochet cord belt and the design is written for sizes XS through 5XL.

Pua Poa Beach Swimsuit Coverup Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Youll work the garment flat in turning rows and seam the panels to create the neckline and arm openings. The pattern includes clear row counts for each size and step-by-step assembly guidance.

Why You'll Love This Pua Poa Beach Swimsuit Coverup Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it captures that effortless beachy vibe while being incredibly wearable. I enjoy how the simple mesh stitch creates elegant drape without complicated shaping. I also love that it is easy to resize and customize for a perfect fit. Making the belt as a crochet cord lets me add a finishing touch that can be tied however I like.

Pua Poa Beach Swimsuit Coverup Pattern step 1 - construction progress Pua Poa Beach Swimsuit Coverup Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Pua Poa Beach Swimsuit Coverup Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Pua Poa Beach Swimsuit Coverup Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy this coverup is to customize; you can change the length by working fewer or more rows to get a tunic or maxi length.

I often swap the yarn for a lighter linen or bamboo blend to create a more drapey, slinky finish for resort wear.

I like to use contrasting yarn for the belt or edge trims to give the coverup a pop of color and personality.

For a chunkier, cozier version, I try a bulkier yarn and a larger hook which makes a warmer, beach-to-street piece.

I sometimes add small shell buttons along the center seam to close the V slightly and change the neckline style.

I recommend trying different belt styles—braided, tasselled, or a beaded cord—to change the silhouette instantly.

I also enjoy adding short sleeves or lengthening them by folding fewer or more rows into the arm opening.

To make the coverup more modest, I sew a narrow fabric liner into the body panels for coverage while keeping the open mesh look outside.

I occasionally add a decorative edge using a single crochet or reverse single crochet around the hem and neckline to give a neat finish.

I encourage you to experiment with color blocking by switching yarn colors at even row intervals to create stripes or panels for a unique look.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping a gauge swatch can produce a coverup that is too large or too small; measure a 4"x4" swatch (8 stitches x 8 rows) and adjust hook size to match gauge. ✗ Failing to count foundation double crochet stitches results in incorrect panel width; count your FDC after making Row 1 and ensure it matches the required number for your size before continuing. ✗ Sewing panels without checking the right/wrong sides can reverse the garment appearance; choose which side is the wrong side before seaming so the finished outside faces correctly. ✗ Weaving in ends poorly leaves loose tails that may snag in the mesh; secure and weave in ends neatly, then trim close to the fabric to prevent catching. ✗ Not trying on the coverup before finishing the center seam can give an undesired neckline depth; try the garment on before tying off to adjust the V opening to your preference.

Pua Poa Beach Swimsuit Coverup Pattern

Make a breezy, beach-ready swimsuit coverup with this easy-to-follow crochet pattern. The Pua Poa coverup is designed to drape beautifully over swimwear and can be customized for multiple sizes. Youll enjoy the open mesh texture and simple seaming that create a relaxed, wearable piece perfect for vacation or pool days.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Pua Poa Beach Swimsuit Coverup Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Lion Brand Pima Cotton Yarn - Weight: 4/Worsted/Medium - 186 y/100g per ball
  • 02
    Color Vintage - quantity by size: XS x4, S x5, M x5, L x5, XL x6, 2XL x6, 3XL x6, 4XL x6, 5XL x7

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 5.5 mm
  • 02
    Tapestry Needle
  • 03
    Stitch Markers
  • 04
    Measuring Tape
  • 05
    Scissors

Progress Tracker

0% Complete

— Panel - make 2 :

Infos :

NOTES: The coverup is crocheted in turning rows, lengthwise from top to bottom. The turning chain of 3 counts as your first dc stitch of each row. You will crochet 2 sides and then seam them together, leaving a hole in the middle for your head.

Row 1 :

FDC 216(218, 220, 222, 224)(226, 228, 230, 232), ch 3, turn

Row 2 :

sk next st, (dc in next st, ch 1, sk 1) x across, ch 3, turn

Row 3 :

(dc in next ch sp, ch 1) x across

Row 4-17(21, 25, 29, 33)(37, 41, 45, 49) :

repeat row 3, ch 2, turn (PHOTO 01 & 2 on row 15)

Row 18(22, 26, 30, 34)(38, 42, 46, 50) :

dc in each st across PHOTO 04

Info :

PHOTO 02 = close-up of FDC & stitches

Info :

Fasten off and weave in end.

— Belt :

Notes :

NOTES: The belt is made with a crochet cord. There are plenty of YouTube tutorials on how to make a crochet cord if you need additional help.

Instructions :

Determine how long you want your belt to be and cut a length of yarn that is SEVEN (7) times that long. If you need help determining how long you need your belt, try this: Borrow a long length of yarn and wrap it around your waist and tie it in a bow leaving the bow and its dangly legs however long you like. Then, measure that length of yarn and multiply it by 7 to get the length of yarn you need for these steps: 1. From your yarn ball, take a long strand of yarn per the above instructions. 2. Fold the strand of yarn to where one side is about 1/3 longer than the other side. 3. Slip knot into your hook at the fold you just made. 4. Take the shorter end of the yarn to the back and into your hand as your working end. The longer end will dangle forward towards you. 5. Next, yarn over from the non-working-hand yarn strand (the one dangling forward towards you) from front to back over your hook PHOTO 05-A. 6. Next, yarn over with your working side of the yarn strand just like a normal yarn over PHOTO 05-B and pull through both loops on the hook PHOTO 05-C. 7. Repeat steps 5 & 6 until the entire yarn strand has been used up. 8. When complete, pull both yarn ends through the final loops and tie off.

— Assembly - Center Seaming :

Step 1 :

Lay the panels lengthwise, side by side with the final dc row together in the middle PHOTO 06

Step 2 :

Choose which side you want to be the wrong side and be sure it is facing out

Step 3 :

From the edge of the coverup, moving toward the center, seam the sides together by passing the tapestry needle through the back two loops only of each side for 20". This will be the front of the coverup. Secure and weave in end. PHOTO 07

Step 4 :

Repeat on the opposite end, for 27". The hole you've just created in the middle is the neckline where your head will go through. Before tying off, try on the coverup and make sure you are happy with the opening and the V it creates front and back. If you want the V deeper or more closed, do so now. Secure and weave in end. PHOTOS 08, 09 & 10

Step 5 :

You are done with the center seam. The hole in the middle is where your head will go.

— Assembly - Side Seaming :

Step 1 :

Fold the coverup in half from top to bottom (still wrong side out), leaving a 6"(6", 6", 8", 8")(8", 9", 9", 9") off-set between the front and back, with the back being the longer side. Alternatively, decide how much longer you want the back to be (if any) and arrange the garment as-so right now. (PHOTO 11 AT THE LEG ILLUSTRATES THIS)

Step 2 :

Measure 7"(7", 7", 8", 8")(8", 9", 9", 9") from the shoulder. This will be the arm opening. Alternatively, decide how big you want the arm hold to be (if different than the suggested measurements above) and arrange the garment as-so right now. Introduce your tapestry needle at the end of this measurement and whip stitch through 3 stitches down towards the hem.

Step 3 :

From here, count 14 stitches down and whip stitch through the next 3 stitches. PHOTO 12

Step 4 :

Repeat step 3 until you get to the end of the side seam, allowing for a final gap on the outer thigh PHOTO 11 & 12

Step 5 :

Weave in all ends.

Step 6 :

Weave the belt through every other loop around the middle of the coverup at the height you like!

Step 7 :

Try on the cover-up and flaunt your gorgeous body!

— Gauge :

Info :

4"x4" = 8 stitches x 8 rows (1 stitch = dc + ch). I encourage you to make a swatch to be sure your gauge is correct. It's also a good idea to measure now and again and try it on as you go along. This will ensure your garment will fit right when it's done! This coverup has a lot of drape and flexibility so gauge is a general guideline.

— Size Notes :

Info :

This pattern is written in size XS with sizes S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL & 5XL following in parenthesis like this: XS(S, M, L, XL)(2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL). The size can be easily modified by taking your measurements and adjusting the number of stitches or rows. Use the sizing grid and the gauge above to determine your custom measurements. The model pictured is wearing size XS with height 5'4 and a bust of 33".

Assembly Instructions

  • Lay the two long panels lengthwise, side-by-side with the final dc row together in the middle and align edges before seaming.
  • Seam from the edge toward the center passing the tapestry needle through the back two loops for 20" on one end to form the front, then repeat on the opposite end for 27" to create the neckline hole.
  • Fold the coverup in half top to bottom and measure from the shoulder to mark the arm opening, then whip stitch 3 stitches down toward the hem to secure the armhole.
  • Count 14 stitches down from the first whip stitch and whip stitch through the next 3 stitches, repeating this sequence until you reach the hem allowing a final gap at the outer thigh.
  • Weave in all ends securely and weave the crochet cord belt through every other loop around the middle of the coverup at your preferred height.

Important Notes

  • 💡Make a gauge swatch before starting; the pattern gauge is 4"x4" = 8 stitches x 8 rows to ensure the finished size matches your expectations.
  • 💡The turning chain of 3 counts as the first dc of each row; treat it as a stitch when counting and aligning rows.
  • 💡Seam panels by stitching through the back two loops only to create a clean front appearance and consistent V-neck shaping.
  • 💡Try on the coverup before tying off seams so you can adjust the depth of the V-neck or the placement of the belt as desired.
  • 💡Weave in ends and secure seams well to prevent snagging in the open mesh stitch of the coverup.

This Pua Poa Beach Swimsuit Coverup is your perfect sunny day companion—lightweight, breathable, and endlessly stylish. Crafted in two long panels and seamed to create a flattering V-neck, it is designed for easy customization and a relaxed coastal look. Make one for yourself or gift to a friend and enjoy endless beachside compliments. 🧶☀️🌊

You ask,

we answer.

FAQs

What size will the finished coverup be?

The pattern is written for sizes XS through 5XL; finished measurements vary by size — refer to the sizing grid in the pattern and make a gauge swatch to ensure correct fit.

Can I use a different yarn than Lion Brand Pima Cotton?

Yes, you can substitute another worsted weight cotton or cotton blend, but be sure to check gauge (4" = 8 sts x 8 rows) and adjust hook size to achieve similar drape and measurements.

Is this pattern suitable for beginners?

This pattern is rated intermediate because it uses foundation double crochet, turning rows, and seaming techniques; a crocheter with basic dc skills and comfort with seaming should be able to complete it.

How long does it take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this coverup in about 5-7 hours depending on skill level and whether you try it on and adjust seaming during assembly.