Crochet Mesh Triangle Beach Cover-Up and Starfish Clip
A light, open triangle of chain-6 mesh to wear as a sarong at the hip or as a bandana, plus a five-arm starfish with a contrast border that works as a decoration or a hair clip.
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A big open mesh grows fast, which makes this beach cover-up a quick project. It's a triangle that starts at its point and grows one mesh window per row; tie the two top corners round your hips over a swimsuit, or stop earlier and wear it as a bandana. The little starfish can be sewn on or glued to a hair clip.
Elise shows both in a short video on her lilthings channel.
Video tutorial by Elise on her YouTube channel, lilthings: watch "crochet mesh cover up beginner tutorial⭐️crochet starfish, easy bandana, summer beach crochet" on YouTube.
Written from the video tutorial.
Materials
- 5-ply cotton in blue and white
- 3.0 or 3.5 mm hook
- Optional: a metal alligator clip and hot glue
- Scissors and a darning needle
Mesh triangle
Row 1: with blue, chain 11: 5 for the slanted edge and 6 for the first window. Work 1 dc into the very first chain, chain 6, and 1 tr into that same first chain.
Every row after:
- Turn and chain 11 (5 for the edge, 6 for the first arch).
- Work 1 dc in the first chain-6 space of the row below.
- [Chain 6, 1 dc in the next chain-6 space] across.
- Finish with chain 6 and 1 tr into the 5th chain of the previous row's corner.
Each row adds a window, so the triangle widens on both sides. Work 25 rows for a sarong, or fewer for a bandana. Try it round your hips as it grows.
Starfish
Centre: with white, make a magic ring, chain 3 and work 15 dc into it. Join.
Arms (5): for a large starfish, chain 8. Skip the first 2 chains, 1 hdc in the 3rd chain, then 1 dc in each of the remaining 5 chains. Slip stitch into every 3rd stitch of the centre circle to anchor the arm, and repeat 4 more times.
For a small starfish: chain 7, then 1 hdc and 4 dc.
Border: join blue and work single crochet round all 5 arms: [6 sc up one side of the arm, 2 sc in the tip, 6 sc down the other side, 1 sc in the valley].
Sew the starfish onto the cover-up, or glue it to an alligator clip so it's removable.
Tips
- Loose chains. The chain-6 arches need to be relaxed, or the mesh pulls into a narrow triangle.
- Cotton for the beach. It dries quickly and copes with sea water and sun cream better than acrylic.
- Block the starfish flat so its arms point evenly.
Frequently asked questions
How do I wear it?
As a sarong, tie the two long corners at your hip with the point hanging down the side. As a bandana, make a smaller triangle and tie it at the back of your head.
Can I add a border?
Yes: a round of single crochet or small shells along the two slanted edges gives it a finished look.
What size starfish should I make?
The large one (chain 8) for decorating the cover-up, the small one (chain 7) for a hair clip.
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