Tools And Materials: Sports weight yarn, Category 3, 5 skeinsI of I Love This Yarn/230 yds/ skein; Crochet Hook 3.25 to 3.5mm Please Note that yarn yardage requirement is approximate only so if making xtra large size garment, more skeins of yarn (additional yardage) will be needed.
Gauge: 4 Filet Crochet (FC) = 2 inches; 4 rows of FC = 2 ¼ inch.
Crochet Tip: When running out of yarn and has to attach a new skein of yarn, attach it in areas where the knot will be less obvious such as on sides of the garment or in places where the knots can be hidden by the round or row that follows. Example, at the end of row or at the beginning of row, so that the finishing stitches can hide the knot created.
Abbreviations, Terms, Definitions And Symbols Used:
Dc = Double crochet
Sc = Single crochet
Slst = Slip stitch
Fc= Filet crochet: How to make Filet Crochet on foundation chain: R1, ch3, dc on 5th ch from hook, first fc made, *ch1, skip 1 ch, dc on next ch.* Rep * * across to last chain; R2, ch3, dc on next dc. *Ch1, dc on next dc*. Rep * * across. Ch1, slst on 2nd ch of beginning ch-3.
Fcsp = Filet crochet space, the space between 2dc stitches and under ch-1.
Beginning chain = The initial chains made at beginning of round, this is also called turning chain when making a row by row crocheted fabric.
Mark labels:
Side mark = Sdl marks the left side of chest/back piece.
Side mark = Sdr marks the right side of chest/back piece.
Under arm = UA, marks where the underarm seam begins.
Neck Center = Nc, marks the center of the neck area. Locate this by folding the crocheted work, with both sleeves lined up together evenly. Mark the stitch that falls on the fold, this is the neck center or nc.
The Pattern:
Making The Chest Piece. See “1” on Diagram II.
Determine chest circumference, see “C” in Diagram I:
Using tape measure in inches, measure fullest part of chest and add 1 inch - for close fit, 1 and ½, for moderate fit, 2 inches for loose fit.
Final Chest Circumference =__40 ½ (Eva)________Make any number of chains that measures the same as the Final Chest Circumference. If Total number of chains (Tnc) cannot be divided by 4, round it up to the nearest number that can be divided by 4. The rounded number is your final foundation chain. See Diagram I.
Foundation chain 136 (Eva)
Note: Working in rounds.
R = Means round on this part of the pattern.
R1: Ch4. Dc on 6th ch from hook. See Lesson 1 diagram below. *Ch1, sk 1 ch, dc on next ch.*. Repeat * * across. After last dc, ch1, slst on 2nd ch from beginning dc, (counting from the first dc made at beginning). See photo of Lesson 2 below.
Filet Crochet Diagram Lesson 1- How To Begin Row 1
Filet Crochet Diagram Lesson 2
Join the ends of foundation chains together by using the yarn tail as your working end and make a slst on 2nd ch from beginning dc, as shown on photo above on Lesson 2. Pull the tail of the yarn through the loop on hook to fasten off (close the stitch).
[ ] = means mark this stitch just made.
R2: Ch3, [ ], dc on next dc. *Ch1, dc on next dc.*. Rep * * around. Ch1, slst on 2nd ch of marked beginning ch-3.
Repeat R2 until the measurement of rows = the measurement of Chest Length__7 inches (Eva)__. Note: When measuring the Chest length of Chest/Back crocheted piece, moderately stretch it down, because the weight of the skirt that will be added later will pull the piece down. See “D” on Diagram I. My Chest/Back piece has 12 rows, which measures 6 inches relaxed but measures 7” when moderately stretched. Do not break yarn after last round but tie it in shoe- lace fashion so work does not unravel.
{{ Making The Front Sleeve, Upper Chest, And Neck Shaping. See “2” in Diagram II.
Measure arm from armpit to preferred sleeve length, example, above elbow or below elbow. See “E” on Diagram I. Sleeve length (SL) = 10 inches, (Eva)_________
Fold the crocheted Chest piece at the last slst, where the last round ended and mark the ch-3 where last slst is attached. This is one side of the Chest piece, . Mark the dc stitch on the other side opposite this marked st. These marked stitches are where foundation chains to make the sleeves are going to be attached. Call the marked stitch “SDR” (right side mark), “SDL” (left side mark). Attach a new skein of yarn to SDL marked stitch. See Photo below.
From Sdl make foundation chains for this sleeve which measure the same as Sleeve length (SL). Sleeve Length (Eva) = 10 inches.
Make the foundation chain as per above instructions. Write down the Foundation Ch ( total number of chains that met Sleeve Length measurement =_36 chains(Eva). This number will be used again for the total number of chains for the other section of sleeves, such as the right side - front section opposite this one just made, then the right and left back section of sleeve. fasten off. Resume work on other side (Sdr), and make the total number of chains the same as the one just made on SDL.
Work in Rows R = Row
R1: Ch3. Dc on 5th ch from hook. *Ch1, sk 1 st, dc on next st.*. Rep * * across sleeve foundation chains. Ch1, dc on top of marked “sdr” st, *ch1, dc on next dc,* repeat * * across chest/back piece, see “1” on Diagram II below. Ch1, dc on marked SDL. *Ch1, sk 1 ch, dc on next ch.* Rep * * across. Ch1, dc on last ch. Turn.
R2: Ch3, [ ], dc on next dc, *ch1, dc on next dc.*. Rep * * across, ch1, slst on 2nd ch of beginning ch-3. Turn.
R3 up to any number of rows that measures the same as sleeve width. See “B” on Diagram I. Sleeve width = 8 inches (Eva). Repeat R2. Write down how many rows it took that measure the same as sleeve width. Total number of rows that equals Sleeve Width =________. You wil use this same number of rows to make the back/front counterpart.
Shaping The Neckline
Mark neckpoints: See photos below and “H” on Diagram I.
Note: Number on the photo is based on my body measurement. It will vary from person to person.
R ___? Note: Make 1 shell on N1: Ch3, dc on next dc, *ch1, dc on next dc.* Rep * * up to N1. On marked st N1, do: ch1, dc on N1, (Ch1, dc on same st) 2 x. Note: 1 shell made. Note: Shape the scoop of the neck by: Ch1, skip 1 dc, Hdc on next dc. *Ch1, hdc on next dc.* Repeat * * across but skip 1 dc post before the marked st N2, ch1, dc on N2, (Ch1, dc on same st) 2x. Note: 1 shell is made and neck shaping is made on this round. After the shell, ch1, skip next dc, dc on next dc. *Ch1, dc on next dc.*. Rep * * across. Slst on 2nd ch of beginning ch3. Turn.
Move eachmarker (N1, N2) on the 2nd post of the shell. See photo below.
Make. The shell stitches:
R12: Ch3, skip 1 dc, dc on next ch-1; (ch1, dc on same st) 2x. *Ch1, skip 1 dc, dc on next dc; ch1, skip 1 dc, dc on next ch-1, (ch1, dc on same st) 2x.*
Rep * * across. Note: Use Tr st to shape the shoulder. After last shell and before N1: Ch1, tr on N1, ( ch1, tr on same st) 2x. Note: 1 tr-shell is made. Note: Shaping the Neckline: Ch3, sc on same st, ch1, sk 1 dc post of shell, sc on next ch-1 st, *ch1, sc on next hdc,* Rep * * across neck, Ch2, sc on N1, Ch3, tr on same st (ch1, tr on same st) 2x. Note 1 Tr-shell made. Make the rest of the shell stitches: Ch1, sk 1 dc post of shell st and and next dc post, dc on next ch-1, (ch1, dc on same st) 2x, Note: Shell st made. *Ch1, sk1 dc post, dc on next dc. Note: 1 dc-post after shell is made. Ch1, sk 1 dc, dc on next st, (ch1, dc on next dc) 2x.*. Note: 2 shells and 1 post are made. Rep * * across. After last shell do: ch1, dc on 2nd ch of beginning ch-3. Turn.
Make the connecting ch-3 loops or spaces. These loops are used to join the front and back sleeves together.
Ch4, sc on 2nd dc-post of shell, skip last dc-post of shell, dc on next dc, *ch3, sc on 2nd dc-post of next shell, ch3, sk last dc post of shell, sc on next dc,* Rep * *across.
After sc on 2nd dc on last shell before N1:
Ch3, sc on 2nd tr post of tr shell. Ch3, sc on 3rd tr-post of tr shell. Note: Continue to shape the neck by: Do ch3, sc on next sc, Ch2, sc on next sc. *Ch1, sc on next sc.* Rep * * across to N2. After making sc on N2, ch3, sc on top of first tr-post, ch3, skip 1 tr post, sc on next dc. *Ch3, dc on 2nd dc of next shell, ch3, sc on next dc.*
Rep * * across. End of loop stitches of (front or back shoulder and sleeves). Do not break yarn. See instructions below for joining back and front shoulders/sleeves.
M^ = Move marker to stitch directly above it.
R3:
Count 15 stitches from sleeve hem (last st). See photo. Mark the 15th st label this mark “C”. Do the same to the other sleeve.
R6: Starting R6, until
[[Ch2. Sc on next dc. (Ch1, sc on next dc) 14x. *Ch1, dc on next dc.* Rep * * Across. Ch1, Dc on marked “C” st, ch1, sc on next dc) 14x. Rep * * across. M^, turn.]]
R7: Use DC stitches:
Ch3, dc on next dc. *Ch1, dc on next dc.* Rep * * across. M^, Turn.
R8: Rep R6 instructions inside [[ ]].
R9: Rep R7
R10: Rep R6
R11: Rep R7
R12: Rep R6
R13: Rep R7
R14: Rep R6
R15: Rep R7}}
Bodice, back neck, sleeves
Sleeves: Attach yarn to dc stitch marked with red dot, see photo . It is the dc st next to front sdl which is used for front sleeve. Study photo below. Do the same for the other sleeve.
Photo 4
Repeat instructions for making front sleeves, back and neck by repeating instructions within {{ }}. Do not break yarn, but use it to join back and front shoulders/sleeves.
NOTE:
This Beach Cover Up is very loose fitting, To make a more fitted top,
omit R14 - R15.on Sleeves. For Bodice: Measure fullest part of chest and add 1 inch. DO 8 ROUNDS ON BODICE. I USED YARNBEE SPORTS WEIGHT. FOR FITTED TOP.
Joining The Front And Back Sleeves: Wrong sides facing together, align back and front sleeves together. Right sides facing out:
A = label the sleeves closest to you as “A”;
B = label the sleeves farther from you as “B”
Note: From last loop of B, ch3, sc on 2nd ch of A. Note: Make the finishing loop stitches of A and at the same time connecting these loops to finished loops of B.
From A,{ *ch1, sc on ch-3 sp-B, ch1, sc on next dc of A; ch1, dc on next ch-3 loop of B; ch1, sc on 2nd dc of next shell-A. *}. Rep * * accross. After joining the loops on top of tr shells and from sc on last tr post, ch3, sc on next sc, *ch1, sc on next hdc.*
Rep * * up to N2. Chf1, sc on sc on N2, Ch3, sc on top of first tr. Rep { } across.
Making The Lace Skirt And Doing Crochet In The Rounds.
Fcsp = Filet crochet space
Fcsps = Filet crochet spaces
Mark the dc that falls on the side seam of the bodice on each side. Call this S1, S2.
Count and take note the total number of Fcsps on the bottom of bodice. Ideally this number should be divisible by 4 in order to have a complete motif. If not divisible by 4. Make extra ch-3 loops at each side seam to meet the needed number. To do this, mark the center of both the front and back of bodice. From the center mark, count and mark every 4 sts, marking every 4th stitch. Across to the side. Do the same for the opposite side; repeat the same for the back or front of the bodice Note: Chest + upper chest piece = Bodice.
Attach yarn on S1,
R1: Ch4, sc on next fcsp, *ch3, sc on next fcsp.*. Rep * * across to S1, remembering to add half of the needed ch-3 loops to make up the required total number of loops for the lace pattern. Rep * * across to S2 and add half of the needed ch-3 loops to make up the required total number of loops for the lace pattern. Ch3 slst on 2nd ch of ch-4, counting from last sc.
R2: Ch4, sc on next fcsp, *ch3, sc on next fcsp.*. Rep * * around. Slst on base of ch-4.
Begin the lace stitches starting on R3. Bodice right side up.
[ ] = Means mark this stitch just made.
R3: Slst on next st, sc on 2nd ch of Ch3, [ ], Ch3, count this as 1dc + 1ch. Dc on 2nd ch of next ch-3 sp, (ch1, dc on same st) 4x. Note: Shell stitch made. *(Ch1, dc on 2nd ch of next ch-3 sp) 2x. Note: 2 dc-posts between shells are made. Ch1, dc on 2nd ch of next ch-3 sp, (ch1, dc on same st) 4x. Note: Another shell made.*. Rep * * around. Ch1, slst on 2nd ch of beginning ch-3.
How to do v st: Dc-ch1-dc on same st.
R4: Making loops and v stitches: Sc on 1st dc of of next shell, [ ], *(ch3, sk 1 dc, sc on next ch-1 st, ch5, skip 1 dc, sc on next ch1, ch3, skip 1 dc post, sc on last dc of shell. Ch1, skip 1 dc, v st on next ch-1 st, ch1, sc on 1st dc of next shell.* Rep * * around. Slst on marked st.
[[ ]] = means mark the 2nd ch of this ch-3.
R5: Note: Making shells and v stitches: Slst up to the next sc. Slst on 2 sts of next ch-5. Sc on 3rd ch of same st, ch3, count this as first dc + 1 ch of first shell of this round, [[ ]]. Dc on same st, (ch1, dc on same st) 3x. *Ch3, v st on ch-1 st of next v st, ch3, dc on 3rd ch of next ch-5, (ch1, dc on same st) 4x.* Rep * * around. Ch3, sc on marked st, [ ].
R6: Note: Making loops and v stitches: Ch3, sk 1 dc, sc on next ch-1 st, ch5, sk 1 dc, sc on next ch-1 st, Ch3, sk 1 dc, sc on next dc, *ch3, v st on ch-1 of next v st. Ch3, sc on 1st dc of next shell; Ch3, sk 1 dc, sc on next ch-1, ch5, sk 1 dc, sc on next ch-1, ch3, sc on last dc of shell.*. Rep * * around. Slst on marked st.
R7 and remaining rounds, rep R5 and R6 alternately until desired length of skirt is met. See “
Finishing the Sleeve: Garment right side up: Working in the round starting at the underarm seam. Attach yarn as shown on photo below.
R1: Ch3, [ ], dc on same st, note, first v stitch made. Ch3, sk next fcsp, dc on middle st of next fcsp, (ch1, dc on same st) 4x. Note: First shell is made. *Ch3, sk next fcsp, dc on middle st of next fcsp, ch1, dc on same st; Ch3, sk next fcsp, dc on middle st of next fcsp, (ch1, dc on same st) 4x.*. See photo below. Repeat * * around. Ch3, dc on 2nd ch of marked ch-3. Slst to next ch-1.
R2: Ch3, [ ], dc on same st, ch3, sc on 1st dc of next shell. Ch4, sk next dc, sc on next dc; ch5, sc on same st, ch4,sk next dc, sc on next dc. *Ch3, dc on ch-1 of next v-stitch. Ch1, dc on same st., v-st made. Ch3, sc on first dc of next shell, ch4, sk next dc, sc on next dc; ch5, sc on same st, ch4, sk next dc, sc on next dc.*. Rep * * around. Slst to next ch-1.
R3: Ch3, [ ], dc on same st. *Ch3, dc on 3rd ch of next ch-5; (ch1, dc on same st) 4x, ch3, dc on ch-1 of next v-st, ch1, dc on same st.*. Rep * * around. Slst to next ch-1.
R4: Repeat R2. Except, slst to next v-space: V-space is the space under the ch-1 and between 2 posts that made up the V-stitch.
R5: Ch3, dc on same space (sp), (Ch1, dc on same sp) 4x. Note: Shell on V-sp is made. *Ch3, dc on next ch-5 sp, (ch1, dc on same ch-5 sp) 4x. Note: Shell on ch-5 sp is made. Ch3, dc on next v-sp, (ch1, dc on same v-sp) 4x.* Rep * * around.
Ch3, slst on 2nd ch of marked beginning ch-3. Ch1, tighten st. Fasten off.
Do the other sleeve following above instructions for finishing the sleeve.
Hide all yarn tails.
