Summer crochet is my favorite to make and wear to the beach and music festivals. I will toss something light and handmade over my swimsuit and instantly be fashionable for any event! The Beachside Top is designed with that in mind. It is open and airy and flowy and can be made for any size. I even made one as a bit of a dress once! I am so excited to share the pattern here with you for free.

Supply List:

Category #3 DK weight
in total you will need 185 (205, 225, 245, 260, 280, 300, 315) yds
Crochet Hook Size H-5 / 5 mm
Tapestry needle to weave ends
Tape Measure
Fasteners or safety pins (2)

Stitches Used / Abbreviations: (US Terms)

ch – chain loop
sc - single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
tr – treble crochet
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
sk - skip

Sizes: XS  (Small / Medium / Large / 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X)

SIZING NOTES:
This pattern is written for & shown in Adult Woman size X-Small.  (Sizes Small / Medium / Large / 1X / 2X / 3X / 4X in parenthesis)
This is meant to be a loose fitting item. 
FINISHED FABRIC BEFORE ASSEMBLY: 20 (22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34)” diameter
How to know what size to make: Take the finished fabric diameter and multiply by 2. Then subtract 3. This will give you the bust circumference number. You can make whatever size to fit the way you want.

SIZE FORMULA:
Fabric Diameter x 2 =  Base Width
Base width - 3 = FINISHED BUST CIRCUMFERENCE
For Children I suggest the smallest size, as shown.

COLOR NOTES:
The pattern is written in rainbow colors. You can make this in a single color and just skip the color changes or make your own color scheme.

MAKE 2: 
BEGIN WITH COLOR A (See chart for stitch diagram): 

All Sizes:  Start with magic circle then in circle:

Round 1: Ch 2 (acts as first dc), 11 dc into magic circle, sl st to top of ch 2 to complete round. 12 dc

Round 2: Ch 2 (acts as dc; 2 dc in next dc and each dc around st; then 1 dc in same st as ch 2 sp as beginning; sl st to top of ch 2  to complete round. 24 dc

CHANGE TO COLOR B:

Round 3: Ch 3 (acts as dc, ch 1); [dc, ch 1] in in each dc around; sl st to second st of beginning ch 3 to complete round. 24 dc, 24 ch-1 sps

Round 4: Ch 1 (does not act as a st), 2 sc in same, *ch 1, sk dc, [2 sc] in next ch sp, *, Repeat * to * all the way around, ch 1, sl st to first sc to complete round. 48 sc, 24 ch-1 sps

CHANGE TO COLOR C:

Round 5: Sl st to next ch 1 sp, ch 4 (acts as dc, ch 2); * dc in ch sp, ch 2* Repeat * to * all the way around, sl st to third ch of beginning ch 4 to complete round. 24 dc, 24 ch-2 sps

 Round 6: Ch 1 (does not act as a st), 3 sc in same, *ch 1, sk dc, [3 sc] in next ch 3 sp, *, Repeat * to * all the way around, ch 1, sl st to first sc to complete round. 72 sc, 24 ch-1 sps

CHANGE TO COLOR D:

Round 7: Ch 7 (acts as tr, ch 3); tr in next ch sp, * ch 3, sk 3 sc, tr in ch 1 sp* Repeat * to * all the way around, ch 3, sl st to fourth ch of beginning ch 7 to complete round. 24 tr, 24 ch-3 sps

Round 8: Sl st in next ch 3 sp, ch 1 (does not act as a st), 4 sc in same ch sp, * ch 1, sk tr, [4 sc] in next ch 4 sp, *, Repeat * to * all the way around, ch 1, sl st to first sc to complete round. 96 sc, 24 ch-1 sps

CHANGE TO COLOR E:

Round 9: Sl st in last ch 1 sp from Round 8, ch 1 (does not act as a st), sc in same, ch 6, sk 4 sc, * sc in ch sp, ch 6, sk 4 sc * Repeat * to * all the way around, sl st to first sc to complete round. 24 sc, 24 ch-6 sps

Round 10: Sl st in next ch 6 sp, ch 1 (does not act as a st), 6 sc in same ch sp, * ch 3, sk sc, [6 sc] in next ch 6 sp, *, Repeat * to * all the way around, ch 3, sl st to first sc to complete round. 144 sc, 24 ch-3 sps

CHANGE TO COLOR F:

Round 11: Sl st in last ch 3 sp from Round 10, ch 1 (does not act as a st), sc in same, ch 7, * sk 6 sc, sc in ch 3 sp, ch 7, sk 6 sc * Repeat * to * all the way around, sl st to first sc to complete round. 24 sc, 24 ch-7 sps

Round 12: Sl st in next ch 7 sp, ch 1 (does not act as a st), 7 sc in same ch sp, *ch 3, sk 7 sc, [7 sc] in next ch 7 sp, *, Repeat * to * all the way around, ch 3, sl st to first sc to complete round. 168 sc, 24 ch-3 sps

CHANGE TO COLOR G:

Round 13: Sl st in last ch 3 sp from Round 12, ch 8 (acts as sc, ch 7), * sc into ch 3 sp, ch 7* Repeat * to * all the way around, sl st to first ch of beginning ch 8 to complete round. 24 sc, 24 ch-7 sps

Round 14: Ch 10 (acts as dc, ch 7), * dc into sc, ch 7 * Repeat * to * all the way around, sl st to third ch of beginning ch 10 to complete round. 24 dc, 24 ch-7 sps

Round 15: Ch 11 (acts as dc, ch 8), * dc into dc, ch 8 * Repeat * to * all the way around, sl st to third ch of beginning ch 11 to complete round. 24 dc, 24 ch-8 sps

CHANGE TO COLOR H:

Sizes – (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X) only:

Round 16: Ch 12 (acts as dc, ch 9), * dc into dc, ch 9 * Repeat * to * all the way around, sl st to third ch of beginning ch 12 to complete round. 24 dc, 24 ch-9 sps

Sizes (Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X) only:

Round 17: Ch 13 (acts as dc, ch 10), * dc into dc, ch 10 * Repeat * to * all the way around, sl st to third ch of beginning ch 13 to complete round. 24 dc, 24 ch-10 sps

Sizes (Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X) only:

Round 18: Ch 14 (acts as dc, ch 11), * dc into dc, ch 11 * Repeat * to * all the way around, sl st to third ch of beginning ch 14 to complete round. 24 dc, 24 ch-11 sps

Sizes (1X, 2X, 3X, 4X) only:

Round 19: Ch 15 (acts as dc, ch 12), * dc into dc, ch 12 * Repeat * to * all the way around, sl st to third ch of beginning ch 15 to complete round. 24 dc, 24 ch-12 sps

Sizes (2X, 3X, 4X) only:

Round 20: Ch 16 (acts as dc, ch 13), * dc into dc, ch 13 * Repeat * to * all the way around, sl st to third ch of beginning ch 16 to complete round. 24 dc, 24 ch-13 sps

Sizes  (3X, 4X) only:

Round 21: Ch 17 (acts as dc, ch 14), * dc into dc, ch 14 * Repeat * to * all the way around, sl st to third ch of beginning ch 17 to complete round. 24 dc, 24 ch-14 sps

Size (4X) only:

Round 22: Ch 18 (acts as dc, ch 15), * dc into dc, ch 15 * Repeat * to * all the way around, sl st to third ch of beginning ch 18 to complete round. 24 dc, 24 ch-15 sps

ALL SIZES:

Final Round:  Ch 12 (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19) (acts as tr, ch 9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)),  * tr into dc, ch 9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16) * Repeat * to * all the way around, sl st to third ch of beginning ch 12 to complete round. 24 tr, 24 ch sps

Fasten Off.
Finished diameter 20 (22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34)”

ASSEMBLY:

Marry your pieces wrong side facing wrong side.
Shape as shown in Shaping Diagram: Creating an upside down half oval shape.

ON BOTH SIDES:
Using your stitch marker or fastener, pin the panels together at final round.
Whipstitch the panels together for 3 (3.25, 3.5, 3.75, 4, 4.25, 4.5, 4.75)” for shoulder seams, leaving approximately 10” unsewn at the top edge for the neck.

Measure 6.5 (7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.25, 9.5)” from shoulder seam down each side and place pin (These will be your armholes).

Measure a further 3.5” and place second marker.
Whipstitch sides together between markers.
Repeat on other side.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Turn right side out.

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