Aqua Swimsuit Cover-Up [Knitting Pattern]

We spend most of our summer days poolside. When my little swimmers finally hop out for a snack, they need something to slip on while lounging. I created the Aqua Swimsuit Cover-Up out of Cascade Ultra Pima Cotton while waiting during swim practice.

This is the perfect yarn for swim covers. It’s lightweight, super soft, and even has a bit of sheen to it. The absorbent cotton wicks away moisture and the vibrant colors resist fading from the sun and chlorine.

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Aqua Swimsuit Cover-Up
Knitting Pattern

The Aqua Swimsuit Cover-Up Knitting Pattern is simple enough for a beginner. This dainty knit is fast! It is worked on oversized needles for added drape and does not require any purling.

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Materials

Sizes:
child S – 11″ wide, 22″ long
child M – 13″ wide, 24″ long
child L – 15″ wide, 26″ long

Length can be easily customized. Ensure that width fits the recipient.

To increase width, add 4 stitches for each inch of width needed.

Recommended Yarn:
1 (2, 2) skeins of Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima Cotton in Aqua

Needles:
US #9/5.50 mm

Notions:
finishing needle

Notes

Gauge:
18 sts x 24 rows = 4″ x 4″
in Stockinette stitch

Abbreviations

BO – bind off
CO – cast on
gs – garter stitch
k – knit
k2tog – knit 2 stitches together; single right-leaning decrease
st(s) – stitch(es)
yo – yarn over

Pattern

This swimsuit cover-up is worked back and forth in one piece, then the edges are partially seamed. The bottom, waist, and top of the front are worked, then the top, waist, and bottom of the back.

Instructions are provided for sizes as follows:
child S (M, L)

Setup

Using Aqua, CO 44 (52, 60) sts.

Body

Work in gs until work measures 1.5″ (1.75″, 2″) in length.

Begin Open Lace Stitch.

Open Lace Stitch

Row 1 – k3, *yo twice, k1* to last 3 sts, k3
Row 2 – k all sts, dropping the yarn overs from the last row as you come to them

Rows 3 and 4 are the same as Rows 1 and 2:
Row 3 – k3, *yo twice, k1* to last 3 sts, k3
Row 4 – k all sts, dropping the yarn overs from the last row as you come to them

Work 4 rows of gs.

Repeat these 8 rows until your work measures 14.5″ (15.5″, 17″) in length.

Front Waist

Work 6 rows of gs.

Work Eyelet Row as follows:
k5, *yo, k2tog, k6* to last 5 sts, then k5

Work 7 rows of gs.

Neck Shaping

Continue working in Open Lace Stitch until work measures 22″ (24″, 26″) in length.

Work 2 rows of gs.

Row 1 – k8, BO 28 (36, 44) sts, k8
Row 2 – k8, CO 28 (36, 44) sts, k8

Work 2 rows of gs.

Back

The back will be worked as the front, mirroring the stitches and construction until the end.

Begin Open Lace Stitch and work until top back is the same length as top front.

Back Waist

Work 6 rows of gs.

Work Eyelet Row as follows:
k5, *yo, k2tog, k6* to last 5 sts, then k5

Work 7 rows of gs.

Back Body

Work in Open Lace Stitch until the back lace section is even with the front when garment is folded at the neckline, then work Rows 1 to 4 once more.

Work in gs for 1.5″ (1.75″, 2″).

BO all sts.

Finishing

Weave in any loose ends.

Fold your work at the neck hole and seam the center 4″ (4.5″, 5″) of the front where it lines up with the back.

Braid

Cut 9 pieces of yarn that are 6′ in length.

Line up the pieces of yarn together and tie a knot in one end. Separate the strands into three 3-piece sections and braid. Tie another knot in the end.

Lace the braid through the eyelet holes. Tie a loose bow.

You may also use a length of decorative ribbon or cord.

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