Beach Ready Knitting Patterns

Knitting patterns for the beach including cover ups, hats, totes, bikinis, and more

To get the knitting patterns, scroll down the page to the individual pattern you want and click on the link to that pattern.

These patterns are not my designs but links to other designers who have generously shared their patterns. If you have questions about how to knit a specific pattern, please contact the designer directly.

All links on this site are for informational purposes, but please note that some links are to affiliate sellers that pay me a small commission on purchases.

Free Knitting Patterns

Laguna Beach Cover Up

This lace-bordered wrap is perfect beach or swimsuit cover up. Designed by Melody’s Makings. Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large. Crochet version also available.

• Get the free knitting pattern

Summer Sarong

Joanne Yordanou‘s easy cover-up knit wrap skirt is embellished with crochet motifs that are easy to make. See the matching bikini pattern below.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• See more of Joanne’s patterns in Twelve Months of Knitting: Improve Your Knitting Skills Month by Month with 36 Seasonal Projects

BVI Bikini

Joanne Yordanou’s fun bikini is designed for land use only. Not for swimming or getting wet unless you knit with elastic thread! Top is in 3 cup sizes. Bottom is one size.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• See more of Joanne’s patterns in Twelve Months of Knitting: Improve Your Knitting Skills Month by Month with 36 Seasonal Projects

Beachy Cover Up

Openwork mesh lace pullover top with a deep scoop than can be worn in back or in front. Designed by Marly Bird. XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL). Knitting pattern is available for free with a free trial at Creativebug – scroll down the pattern page to this pattern.

• Get the free knitting pattern with free trial at Creativebug
• Also available in Knitting Today Magazine (Cast away nautical knits, June July 2011) at Amazon
• Get the recommended Schachenmayr Catania yarn on Amazon
• See more free patterns by Marly Bird

Splash Dress

Nikol Lohr’s shale lace dress is easy to knit and comes in two sizes Women’s S/M and L/XL. She provides a photo tutorial with the pattern. Great with Multi-Colored Yarn!

• Get the free knitting pattern
• Get the recommended yarn on eBay
• See more Variegated Yarn Knitting Patterns

Playa Beach Cover Up

Allison O’Dell’s easy tunic / dress comes in S/M and M/L sizes.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• See more Tunic Knitting Patterns

Brigitte Dress

Drop stitch is drop dead gorgeous in this dress designed by Waejong Kim for Loopy Mango. Sized for S-XL in three lengths, this pattern is just two panels and is perfect for multi color yarn.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• Get the recommended yarn on eBay
• See more Dress and Skirt Knitting Patterns

Sundance Beach Bag

Tonia Barry designed this cable and lace tote that is 16″ wide by 17″ tall; handles 24″ long

• Get the free knitting pattern
• See more Tote Knitting Patterns

Azealia Hat

Kelly Menzies’s wide-brimmed sun hat is knit in the round.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• See more Sun Hat Knitting Patterns

Wind-and-Sea Hat

Designed by Kristi Porter, from Knitting in the Sun 32 Projects for Warm Weather; photography by Stephen Simson, this summery lightweight sun hat has a wide brim adorned with spiraling eyelets.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• Get the book Knitting in the Sun 32 Projects for Warm Weather on Amazon (Kindle and Prime available)
• Get the book on eBay
• See more Sun Hat Knitting Patterns

Little Black Swimsuit

This classic one-piece by Robyn Hamilton for Knitty reminds me of a LBD in swimsuit style. It’s not actually made for swimming but lounging poolside or on the beach. Also looks great under one of the skirts or coverups when you go to dinner.

• Get the free knitting pattern

Beach Cover-Up

Cover-up by Patons in XS/M L/XL 2/5XL. The texture seems to be caused by a specific yarn so you may not get the same effect with a different yarn.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• Get the recommended yarn on eBay
• See more Lace Pullover Knitting Patterns

Bikini Top and Shorts

DROPS Design created this striped beach set (not for swimming!) BIKINI TOP Size: S – M – L. SHORTS Size: XS – S – M – L – XL –XXL. Rated easy by Ravelry knitters. Some knitters have mentioned that the top needs more coverage.

• Get the free knitting pattern

Alana Swim Cover

Universal Yarn’s design features a triangle mesh pattern that’s perfect for multi-color yarn. Sized for Finished Bust: 50 (54, 58, 62, 66)”

• Get the free knitting pattern
• See more Multi-colored Yarn Knitting Patterns

Jackie Waistcoat Vest

Lace vest with draped or tie front. By Marie Wallin for Rowan. Sizes 32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50 inches Great for beach or summer cover up.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• See more Vest Knitting Patterns

Lace Sampler T-shirt

Candi Jensen’s sampler top will become your favorite warm-weather wardrobe item! The lacy openwork makes it a breezy dream for hot and stuffy days, and the loose and long fit makes it flattering on anyone. Woman’s S (M, L, XL) .

• Get the free knitting pattern at Annie’s (Scroll down the page to see recommended yarn and link to video class)

Sea Breeze Bag

This Lily Sugar n Cream bag features drop stitches for interest.  Approx 20” x 40” [51 x 101.5 cm]

• Get the free knitting pattern
• Get the recommended yarn on Etsy

Butterfly Poncho

This lace poncho with butterfly motif by DROPS Design is sized for S/M – L/XL – XXL/ XXXL

• Get the free knitting pattern
• See more Poncho Knitting Patterns

Patterns for Purchase

Balos Beach Cover Up

This lace cover up features a zig-zag lace pattern and a drawstring waist. Easily customizable. Sizes Available: XS, S, M L, 1X, 2X, 3X for hip circumference 33.25, 36.75, 40, 43.25, 46.75, 53.25, 56.75 inches

• See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Etsy
• Get the recommended Lion Brand Cotton Ease yarn on ebay

Drop Stitch Lace Beach Cover-Up

This is an easy knitting pattern by TwoOfWandsShope, and the techniques used are knit, purl, and yarn over. Sizes:Width: 22”/55.9cm (S/M) 26”/66cm (M/L)

• See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Etsy

Minimi’s Lace Cardigan

This versatile cardigan with free-flowing lace panels can be worn as a beach cover-up, a light lace cardigan for dress up for evening, or thrown over your shoulders as a shawl. Sizes 80 (88, 96, 104, 112) cm / 31.5 (34.75, 37.75, 41, 44)”

• See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Etsy

Stevie Wrap

This easy pattern creates a versatile shawl cover up that can be worn a variety of ways.

• See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Etsy

4-Way Beachwear

This versatile lace-edged wrap transforms into a dress, skirt, cape or shawl depending on the covering you want.

• See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Etsy
• See more Multi-Purpose Knitting Patterns

Shetland Lace Maxi Skirt

This light versatile skirt can also be worn as a strapless dress – just lift it over your bust, and worn with a slip for off-beach dressing.

• See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Etsy
• See more Skirt Knitting Patterns

Child’s Ruffled Hat

Perfect sun hat in cotton yarn with ruffled brim and flower design.

• See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Etsy

Adela Swimsuit Cover-Up

This top by CardiffBayHandknits features drop stitch panels and twisted fringe. Sized for misses and teens, XS/S (Chest sizes 32-34″) as shown on model, or M/L (Chest sizes 36-38″).

• See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Etsy

Monday Lilly Tunic

Love the ties at the shoulder! Great for layering or as a cover up. Woman’s XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL)

• See more pics, a video, and get the knitting pattern at Annie’s

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