Cardigans & Cover Ups / Garments How to Crochet a Cover Up in 9 Sizes: Free Pattern Updated March 24, 2026 This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, I may earn a small commission. Click to see full details of my Privacy Policy. Pin it now, make later!598Shares Learn how to crochet a cover-up in 9 sizes with my free step-by-step pattern and video tutorial. Introducing the Sharma cover-up, a beginner-friendly crochet pattern. TABLE OF CONTENTS1. Materials & Tools2. About The Yarn3. Where to Shop for Yarn4. Sizing and Yarn Quantities5. Measurements6. Customisation7. Gauge8. Gauge Swatch9. Pattern Notes10. Pattern Support11. Convert Pattern Terms12. Pin For Later13. Terms & Abbreviations14. Ad-Free PDF Patterns 15. How to Access the Free Pattern16. Free Pattern: Crochet Cover Up in Nine Sizes17. Back Panel18. Front Panel XS (S, M,-,-) (-,3X, 4X,-) ONLY19. Panel A20. Panel B21. Front Panel – (-, -, L, XL) (2X, -, -, 5X) ONLY22. Make 223. Seaming24. Shoulder Seam25. Side Seams26. Blocking27. Armhole Border28. Front Opening Border29. XS (S, M, -, -) (-, 3X, 4X, -) ONLY30. – (-, -, L, XL) (2X, -, -, 5X) ONLY31. All Sizes32. Bottom Borders33. Back Panel34. Front Panels35. Right Panel36. Left Panel37. Video Tutorials38. Right-handed39. Left-handed40. Crochet Patterns for You to Try NextVIEW MORE▼ As the sun starts to shine a little brighter and the days stretch out longer, it’s the perfect time to add a handmade touch to your summer wardrobe. Whether you’re heading to the beach, lounging by the pool, or just enjoying a sunny day out, a crochet cover-up is a stylish and breezy way to stay cool while looking effortlessly chic. In this post, I’ll be sharing a beautiful crochet cover-up pattern that’s light, airy, and perfect for layering over your favourite swimwear or summer outfit. Grab your hook and let’s get into this warm-weather must-make! Materials & Tools Yarn: King Cole Cottonsoft , DK/Category 3, 100% Cotton, 210m (229yds)/ 100g (3.5oz) in shade Ecru Hook: 4mm (US G-6) & 4.5mm (US 7) Stitch Markers Scissors Measuring Tape Darning Needle About The Yarn King Cole Cotton Soft DK is 100% cotton, and it comes as no surprise to say this yarn really is super soft! It also comes in a range of delicious pastels, neutrals and muted berries, with staple basics black, French navy and wine! I’ll share some of my favourite shdes below. I chose this yarn because it’s a natural fibre and feels really soft, as this design will sit directly onto the skin, it’s important to have a soft fibre. Please note it is advised that you wash your garment before wearing for the first time as the fibres may shed a little. Candy Floss 3462 Opl 3460 Iris 3463 Sage 1576 Blush 3363 Pale Blue 1931 Where to Shop for Yarn Wool Warehouse we crochet Mary maxium love crafts Herrschners Sizing and Yarn Quantities The Sharma Cover Up is designed to be a loose fit with up to 18.25cm (7inch) positive ease. Please choose the right size based on your bust measurements. This pattern is designed with an open front for easy wearing and will not close. If you prefer your coverup to be oversized, you can choose a larger size. XSSMLXLTo fit chest size76cm/30in86cm/34in96cm/38in106cm/42in117cm/46inApprox. Yardage11201221127214391492Balls(100g)56677 2X3X4X5XTo fit chest size127cm/50in137cm/54in147cm/58in157cm/62inApprox. Yardage1705192019762024Balls(100g)8999 Yardage is approximate. Measurements Measurements are approximate and after a light blocking. CentimetersInchesA = Length86 (86, 86, 91.5, 91.5) (91.5,96.5, 96.5, 96.5)34 (34, 34, 36, 36) (36, 38, 38,38)B = Width 44.5 (53.5, 57.5, 62, 66.5) (71,75.5, 80, 84.5)17.5 (21, 22.75, 24.5, 26.25)(28, 29.75, 31.5, 33.25)C = Circumference89 (107, 112, 124.5, 133.5) (142,151, 160, 169)35 (42, 44, 49, 52.5) (56, 59.5,63, 66.5)D = Neckline10 (10, 12, 12, 16.5) (16.5, 16.5,20, 20)4 (4, 4.75, 4.75, 6.5) (6.5, 6.5,8, 8)E = Armhole Depth20 (20, 26.5, 26.5, 25.5) (25.5,28, 28, 30.5)8 (8, 10.5, 10.5, 10) (10, 11, 11,12) Customisation Length – You can adjust your length by increasing or decreasing the row repeat. Simply ensure you are doing the same amount of rows for each panel.Armhole depth – The measurements provided are based on standard body measurements. Feel free to seam these to your own preference. I’d recommend using stitch markers to ensure they are even! Gauge 20 sts X 9 rows per 10cm X 10cm (4inch X 4inch) measured over main stitch pattern. Gauge Swatch Chain 35, then follow instructions for rows 1-6 of the back panel for 13 rows. Pattern Notes This pattern is written in UK terms but is switchable to US terms below. Skill Level: Beginner This cover up is made in 3 panels (one back panel and two front panels) before seaming together and adding a border to the arms and front opening. The number references for each size will be listed as follows: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X) Pattern Support The fastest way to get pattern support is to ask in our dedicated facebook group for Bella Coco Crochet patterns. This is the best place for you to connect with other crocheters. Please note, if you wish to change and adapt this pattern in any way, this must be done at your own exploration and we cannot offer assistance with this. Convert Pattern Terms Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version. view in UK terms view in US terms Pin For Later Terms & Abbreviations Stitch(s): st(s)Slip Stitch(s): ss(s): Insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook.Chain(s): ch(s): Yarn over, pull through loop on the hook.Double Crochet(s): dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on thehook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops. Standing Double Crochet(s): sdc(s): With slip knot on hook, insert hook into first st, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.Half Treble Slip Stitch(s): htrss(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook, pull first loop through remaining two loops.Treble Crochet(s): tr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops. How to Crochet – A Handy Reference Guide eBook Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your crochet stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. You can find my EBook HERE. Ad-Free PDF Patterns etsy Bella coco crochet ravelry How to Access the Free Pattern To unlock this FREE crochet pattern all you need to do is enter your email and the grow app will appear, please enter your email and create a password. Now you’ve created a grow account you’ll be able to access all of the free patterns on the blog and bookmark your favourites so you can have them all in one place for easy access. If you forget your password, click the “forgot password” link and follow the prompts. Please note that the team are unable to assist with resetting Grow passwords or accessing your Grow account, so please make sure you save your login information in a safe place. Your grow account is separate from your Bella Coco account which you use to access your purchased patterns. Free Pattern: Crochet Cover Up in Nine Sizes You are viewing this pattern in UK terms. Back Panel Using 4mm hook, chain 91 (107, 115, 123, 131) (147, 155, 163, 171)Row 1: Working in the back bumps of the ch, tr in fourth ch from hook (missed chs counts as st) and each ch across. Turn. <89 (105, 113, 121, 129) (145, 153, 161, 169) sts> Row 2: Ch 5 (counts as tr and ch-2 here and throughout), skip next st, *dc in next st, ch 5, skip 3 sts; repeat from * until you have 3 sts remaining. Dc in next st, ch 2, skip a st, tr in last st. Turn. <23 (27, 29, 31, 33) (37, 39, 41, 43) ch-sps>Row 3: Ch 1 (does not count), dc in first, skip first ch-2 sp. *(3tr, ch 1, 3 tr) in next ch-5 sp shell made, dc in next ch-5 sp; repeat from * across ending with, skip ch-2 sp, dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-5 <11 (13, 14, 15, 16)(18, 19, 20, 21) shells> Row 4: Ch 6 (counts as tr and ch-3 here and throughout), skip 3 sts, *dc in ch-1 sp, ch 3, skip 3 sts, tr in dc from previous row, ch 3, skip 3 sts; repeat from * across until you have 1 sts remaining. Tr in last st. Turn. <22 (26, 28, 30, 32) (36, 38, 40, 42) ch-sps>Row 5: Ch 3 (counts as tr here and throughout), *work 3 tr in ch-3 sp, tr in next st; repeat from * across ending with the final tr in 3rd ch of ch-6. Turn. <89 (105, 113, 121, 129) (145, 153, 161, 169)sts>Row 6-73 (73, 73, 77, 77) (77, 81, 81, 81): Repeat rows 2-5.Fasten off leaving a long tail end (the width of the panel) for sewing. Front Panel XS (S, M,-,-) (-,3X, 4X,-) ONLY Panel A Chain 39 (47, 47, x, x) (x, 63, 63, x) Row 1-2: Repeat row 1-2 of back panel. <10 (12, 12, x, x) (x, 16, 16, x) ch-sps> Row 3: Ch 1, dc in first st, skip ch-2 sp. * (3tr, ch 1, 3 tr) in next ch-5 sp shell made, dc in next ch- 5 sp; repeat from * across until you have one ch-sp remaining. Work 3 tr in ch-sp half shell made, dc in third ch of ch-5. Turn. <4.5 (5.5, 5.5, x, x) (x, 7.5, 7.5, x) shells> Row 4: Ch 1, dc in first st, ch 3, skip 3 sts, *tr in dc from previous row, ch 3, skip 3 sts, dc in ch-1 sp, ch 3, skip 3 sts; repeat from * across until you have 1 sts remaining. Tr in last st. Turn. <9 (11, 11, x, x) (x, 15, 15, x) ch-sps> Row 5: Ch 3, *work 3 tr in ch-3 sp, tr in next st; repeat from * across. Turn. <37 (45, 45, x, x) (x, 61, 61, x) sts> Row 6- 73 (73, 73, x, x) (x, 81, 81, x): Repeat rows 2-5. Fasten off leaving a long tail end for sewing (3 x width of panel) Panel B Chain 39 (47, 47, x, x) (x, 63, 63, x)Row 1-2: Repeat row 1-2 of back panel. Row 3: Ch 1, dc in first st, 3 tr in first ch-sp. *Dc in next ch-5 sp, (3 tr, ch 1, 3 tr) in next ch-5 sp; repeat from * across until you have one ch-sp remaining. Dc in third ch of remaining ch-5. Turn. <4.5 (5.5, 5.5, x, x) (x, 7.5, 7.5, x) shells>Row 4: Ch 6 (counts as tr and ch-3 here and throughout), skip 3 sts, *dc in ch-1 sp, skip 3 sts, tr in dc from previous row, ch 3, skip 3 sts; repeat from * across until you have 4 sts remaining. Ch 3, skip 3 sts, dc in last st. Turn. <9 (11, 11, x, x) (x, 15, 15, x) ch-sps> Row 5: Ch 3, *work 3 tr in ch-3 sp, tr in next st; repeat from * across. Turn. <37 (45, 45, x, x) (x, 61, 61, x) sts> Row 6 – 73 (73, 73, x, x) (x, 81, 81, x): Repeat rows 2-5.Fasten off leaving a long tail ends for sewing (3 x width of panel) Front Panel – (-, -, L, XL) (2X, -, -, 5X) ONLY Make 2 Chain x ( x, x, 51, 51) (59, x, x, 67)Row 1 – x ( x, x, 77, 77) (77, x, x, 81): Repeat rows 1 – x (x, x, 77, 77) (77, x, x, 81) of the back panel. Fasten off leaving a long tail end for sewing (3 x width of panel) Seaming Shoulder Seam With right sides facing inwards, place the two front panels on top of the back panel. If you have made the XS (S, M, 3X, 4X), ensure that the half shells run along the front opening. Using the tail end of each panel and darning needle, whip stitch across each of the shoulder seams and sew in ends. Side Seams Mark your arm openings to your desired fit. I recommend trying it on and marking the openings with a stitch marker. Alternatively you can use the suggested measurements provided for the armhole depth.Using a length of yarn and a darning needle, whip stitch up each side leaving a 10-13cm (4-5inch) gap at the bottom of the work to create the bottom split. Sew in ends and turn work right side out. Blocking This is a great point to steam block your work. Blocking will help show off the beautiful stitch pattern. Use the dimensions given above to assist you. Armhole Border Using the 4.5mm hook. With right side of work facing outwards, attach yarn in the side seam. Round 1: Ch 1, Work 2 dc in each tr row end and 1 dc in dc row end, work 1 dc in seam. Join with ss to first st. Round 2-3: Ch 1, htrss in first st and each st around. Join with ss to first st.Fasten off and sew in ends. Front Opening Border Using the 4.5mm hook.With right side of work facing outwards, attach yarn in the first row end at the bottom of the work. XS (S, M, -, -) (-, 3X, 4X, -) ONLY Row 1: Sdc, *work 2 dc in in each row end* to neckline, work 1 dc in each st across, repeat from * to * once more. Turn. – (-, -, L, XL) (2X, -, -, 5X) ONLY Row 1: Sdc, * work 2 dc in each tr row end and 1 dc in dc row end * to neckline, work 1 dc in each st across, repeat from * to * once more. Turn. All Sizes Row 2-3: Ch 1, htrss in first st and each st around. Join with ss to first st. Fasten off and sew in ends. Bottom Borders Using the 4.5mm hook.With right side facing and work rotated so the bottom of the work is at the top. Back Panel Join with a ss to the foundation chain of the first st. Ss in each st across.Fasten off and sew in ends. Front Panels Right Panel Join with a ss to the foundation chain of the first st. Ss in each st across up to front opening border. SS in each row end of the front border opening.Fasten off and sew in ends. Left Panel Join with a ss to the foundation chain of the first st. Ss in each st across up to front opening border. SS in each row end of the front border opening.Fasten off and sew in ends. Video Tutorials Right-handed Or you can watch on YouTube Left-handed Or you can watch on YouTube Crochet Patterns for You to Try Next Florrie Tee Sundown Market Bag Beginner Bucket Hat Elina Pouch Florrie Tee Sundown Market Bag Bucket Hat Elina Pouch I always love to see your makes so if you try any of my patterns or follow my stitch tutorials please tag me @bellacococrochet or use the #bellacococrochet sarah-jayne KEEP ON making Don’t miss a thing! Sign up to our newsletter, grab a cuppa and find out about the latest posts and projects. First name Email address Thanks! Please check your inbox (and junk) to confirm your subscription! Pin it now, make later!598Shares Further Reading... 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