Designing Crochet Beach Coverup, From Sketch to Finish

Hi friends!

I’m so excited to share the full story behind my latest summer crochet project — a lacy beach or swim coverup that I designed and made from scratch. 

This piece took me on a real creative journey: it started with a simple sketch, turned into a full-on design challenge.

I used Herrschners Self-Striping Cotton Cake yarn for this coverup — it’s 100% cotton and perfect for summer wear. 

Partway through the project, I ran out of yarn in my original colorway, so I ended up combining it with a second colorway. 

The stitch I used is light, lacy, and super breathable — ideal for summer layers. 

I walk through the entire process in my video, from the rough sketch and design decisions to yarn substitutions and the moments where I had to fix things and keep going.

Watch the full video here!

Curious about the stitch I used? You can learn it in my tutorial here:

If you’d like to support my work or browse more of my summer crochet patterns, you can find them here:

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This project definitely tested my patience (especially during the yarn shortage moment!), but I’m so glad I stuck with it. 

If you’ve ever hit a wall in a project or had to get creative to finish something — you’ll definitely relate. And I hope this encourages you to keep going when your project doesn’t go exactly as planned… 

Thanks so much for reading and watching — and happy summer crocheting! 🌸