9 Of The Best Beachwear Patterns On The Web

We love the look of beautiful crochet bikinis and tops, but we can never seem to find the perfect one! So why not make your own? We’ve rounded up some of our favourite patterns to give you some ideas, just in time for summer! So grab your yarn & hooks and get crocheting!

Michelle Ferguson’s ‘Sarasota Swimsuit Cover’ on Ravelry

This crochet swimsuit cover is ideal for throwing over your bikini when going to/from the beach. Made using a fine weight yarn, this pattern is written with intermediate crocheters in mind and also has options to fit different bust sizes and length. Available as a downloadable pattern from Ravelry

Find Michelle on Ravelry as MommyFerg02

Sandra Gutierrez’ ‘Three Flowers Crop Top’ on Ravelry

This crochet top is ideal for showing off your tan at the beach, festival or wherever you feel like. Made using a fine weight yarn and a 3.5mm hook this top features a cute flower motif on the front and a cross over design on the back. The pattern has alternative options, depending on cup size and is available to purchase from Ravelry

Find Sandra on Ravelry as NomadStitches

Cara Louise Reitbauer’s ‘Pineapple Lace Bikini Shorts’ on Ravelry

These gorgeous crochet shorts are ideal for summer vacations.  Made using a fine weight yarn, this pattern includes a pineapple motif for a subtle decoration and a draw string for adjusting the fit. Cara suggests that if you want a looser fit, you simply need to use a larger hook size than recommended. This pattern is available for purchase from Ravelry

Find Cara on Ravelry as CaraLouise

Carolyn Calderon’s ‘Coral Bikini’ on interweave.com

This eye-catching crochet bikini is one we’re sure you will fall in love with. The simple design is accented with a shell design on the top and has options for varying options for different waist and bust sizes. This pattern is available as a downloadable pattern from interweave.com

Find Carolyn on Ravelry as thepurpleponcho

Bailey’s ‘Pereskia Kimono’ on Ravelry

This versatile kimono is a must have item for your summer wardrobe. It can be worn as a light layer for the evenings or a cover up for your bikini on the beach. The lightweight, open weave style of this pattern means it can be worked up relatively easily and with minimal sewing. Available as a downloadable pattern from Ravelry

Find Bailey on Ravelry as HookedOnTilly

Deborah O’Leary’s ‘Malibu Bikini’ on Deboraholearypatterns.com

This stunning bikini pattern is written to include elastic for a comfortable and secure fit and size options for both top and bottom, so it is a suitable fit for almost everyone. The pattern includes progress photos and basic crochet stitches making it easy to follow for even beginner crocheters! Available to download from deboraholearypatterns.com

Find Deborah on Ravelry as DeborahOLeary2

The Knotty Lace’s ‘Sienna Two Way Bralette’ on Ravelry

This bralette is cleverly designed as a 2-in-1 style. Depending on which way it is worn, the neckline can either be a subtly rounded or a deep V neck style. This crochet pattern has options for three different sizes and is designed to be made using light weight yarn with a 2.00mm hook. Available as a downloadable pattern from Ravelry

Find them on Ravelry as TheKnottyLace

Kathryn Baker’s ‘Currituck Cover Up’ on Ravelry

This basic cover up piece is an ideal throw-on piece to take you from the beach to the shops. The pattern has a very wide range of sizes from XXS up to 4XL and is written with beginner crocheters in mind. This one piece, seamless pattern is deigned with fringe at the bottom to avoid having to weave in loose ends, ideal for a last-minute summer project. Available as a downloadable pattern from Ravelry

Find Kathryn on Ravelry as TheStitch&Hook

Rita Samigulina’s ‘Monokini MINT. Once piece bikini’ on Ravelry

This one piece bikini is absolutely stunning! It features a simple top and bottom with an eye catching crochet pattern in the middle to join it all together. It is suggested to use a super fine yarn with a 2.25mm hook and has options for small, medium or large sizes. Available as a downloadable pattern from Ravelry

Find Rita on Ravelry as RSdesign