How to Crochet a Color-Block Beach Cover-Up
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How do you crochet a striped beach cover-up?
('Why color-block stripes', 'Bold color-blocking is a huge summer crochet trend right now, and a beach cover-up is the perfect low-commitment project to try it.')
('Materials', 'Cotton yarn in 3+ saturated colors, a crochet hook sized to your yarn, and adjustable ties for the shoulders.')
('Construction overview', 'The cover-up is worked as a simple rectangle-based silhouette with color changes at set intervals, then seamed at the sides with strap ties.')
Key Takeaways
- One-size-fits-most with adjustable ties
- Cotton yarn recommended
- Bold color-block stripe pattern