Easy Crochet Cover Up Skirt Pattern You’ll Wear All Summer

This chic and airy crochet cover-up skirt is the perfect addition to your summer wardrobe. Designed with breathability and style in mind, it’s ideal for beach days, poolside lounging, or layering over your favorite swimsuit.

Crochet Cover Up Skirt

The pattern uses Alize Cotton Gold yarn and a 3mm hook to create a lightweight yet sturdy fabric, and it features a customizable waist string and optional side ties for a flattering, adjustable fit. Whether you're an adventurous beginner or a seasoned crocheter, this pattern is fun, flexible, and easy to adapt to any size or style.

Materials and Measurements

3mm crochet hook
Alize Cotton Gold yarn
Measuring tape
Stitch markers
Scissors

Measurement Tip:

Measure your hip area and chain accordingly. Example: for a 43" hip, work with a chain length suitable for 41".

Initial Rows

Create a chain long enough to wrap around your hips.
Slip stitch to join and form a loop.
Chain 2.
Double crochet (DC) in each loop around.
Slip stitch to join the round.
Chain 2, turn, and work DC in each stitch for 3 rows.

Creating Separation

Use stitch markers to divide the piece:
One DC before and one DC after your side points.
Repeat on the other side.
Chain 2, skip 2 stitches, work 2 DC in the third stitch.
Repeat this (ch 2, skip 2, 2 DC) pattern up to the stitch marker.

Working Each Side

Chain 2, turn.
Continue the (2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC) pattern.
Work 30–35 rows or until desired length.
Fasten off.
Repeat the same on the other side, starting at the opposite stitch marker.

Cleaning Up Corners

Chain 2.
Work 2 DC in each stitch around the edge to smooth corners.

When reaching the marker:

Place a DC where the stitch marker was.
Skip one stitch, go into the middle of the DC, and place another DC to turn the corner.
Repeat for both sides and fasten off.

Waist String

Create a chain long enough to tie comfortably around your waist.
Weave it through the second row (or your preferred row) of the skirt, keeping it centered.