Crochet Summertime Cover-Up Top

Summertime is all about embracing flowy, comfortable fashion, and a Crochet Summertime Cover-Up Top perfectly embodies that carefree vibe. This stylish piece is versatile enough to wear over your favorite swimsuit at the beach or paired with high-waisted shorts for a casual outing. The intricate crochet design adds a touch of bohemian chic to your outfit, making you feel effortlessly trendy. The lightweight fabric allows for breathability on hot days, ensuring you stay cool and stylish. So, whether you're lounging by the pool or exploring a new city on a sunny day, this cover-up top is a must-have for a laid-back yet fashionable summertime look.

Size: It's made in Large (Lg) to fit me, so it would be a loose fit on a small/medium-sized person; but that's okay for beachwear...

Materials:
--6.0mm hook
--1 Sugar 'n Cream Cotton Yarn Cone (I used the color Red)
--tapestry needle for weaving

U.S. Stitch Abbreviations:
Ch: chain
Sl St: slip stitch
St: stitch(es)
HDC: half double crochet
Sk: skip
Rep: repeat
FO: fasten off

Directions:

Back Panel:
(Worked from bottom up)
1. Start with an even number of chains. I started with 82 for the back panel. (I chained long enough to make it loose and roomy for my backside and sides.) HDC in 2nd ch from hook and across. Ch1 and turn. (81)
2-5. HDC in each st across. Ch 1 and turn. (81)
6. HDC in 1st st. *Ch 5, sk 3 st, HDC in next st.* Rep across from * to. * HDC in last st. Ch 1 and turn.
7. HDC in 1st st. Ch 2 and make an HDC st in the first Ch 5 of previous row. Ch 5. HDC in next Ch 5 of previous row. Rep across. After last HDC st in the Ch 5 of previous row, you will then Ch 2 and HDC in last st. Ch 1 and turn.
8-33. Repeat rows 6 and 7.
Top border:
34. To finish off, HDC evenly across. Ch 1 and turn. (81)
35. HDC across. Fasten off and weave ends. (81)

Front Panels:
(make 2)
1. I started with an even number of chains. I started with 36. HDC in 2nd ch from hook and across. Ch 1 and turn. (35)
2-5. HDC in each st across. Ch 1 and turn. (35)
6. HDC in 1st st. *Ch 5, sk 3 st, HDC in next st.* Rep across from * to. * HDC in last st. Ch 1 and turn.
7. HDC in 1st st. Ch 2 and make an HDC st in the 1st Ch 5 of previous row. Ch 5. HDC in next Ch 5 of previous row. Rep across. After last HDC st in the Ch 5 of previous row, you will then Ch 2 and HDC in last st. Ch 1 and turn.
8-33. Repeat rows 6 and 7.
Top border:
34. To finish off, HDC evenly across. Ch 1 and turn. (35)
35. HDC across. Fasten off and weave ends. (35)

To assemble:
1. I whipstitched shoulder seams with right sides facing.

2. I then whipstitched sides together with right sides facing. I left a large opening at the top sides (approx 9") for my arms. You can adjust this to a smaller opening, if so desired.