Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Learn how to crochet a stylish mesh tee top that can be worn as a regular summer top or as a beach cover up over swimwear. This easy crochet mesh top is light, breathable and perfect for summer, festivals, beach days and vacation outfits.
In this step-by-step crochet tutorial, I will show you how to make a versatile crochet beach cover up shirt from start to finish. We begin with the bottom of the top, then work a mix of double crochet rows and open mesh rows to create the light and airy texture.
This crochet top is made as one large piece with a front panel, a neck opening and a back panel. After that, the piece is folded and sewn together at the sides, leaving space for the arms. I also show you how to make an optional I-cord drawstring, which you can place at the bottom of the top or underneath the bust to change the shape and fit.
*This tutorial shows a size medium, but the full written pattern with more sizes is available here:*
My Website: https://rb.gy/8fyvc
ETSY: etsy.me/3mH3Q5x
*You can also find my crochet patterns here:*
Website: divingduckscrochet.com
Etsy: etsy.com/shop/DivingDucksCrochet
Ravelry: ravelry.com/designers/vibeke-kvistgaard
*Materials used:*
- 100% cotton yarn Sport weight yarn
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- 4 mm crochet hook for the I-cord
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
*In this tutorial you will learn:*
- How to crochet a mesh tee top
- How to crochet a beach cover up shirt
- How to make a crochet summer top
- How to crochet open mesh rows
- How to make a neck opening
- How to fold and sew the side seams
- How to leave space for the armholes
- How to make an optional I-cord drawstring
- How to style the top as a regular shirt or swimsuit cover up
*Chapters:*
00:00 Intro
00:44 Materials
01:12 Start the bottom chain
01:43 Row 1: Double crochet
03:01 Row 2: Open mesh row
06:22 Row 3: Double crochet row
07:44 Repeat the mesh pattern
09:23 Make the neck opening
10:49 Continue the back panel
11:19 Fold the top and shape the shirt
11:53 Sew the side seams
14:34 Make the optional I-cord drawstring
17:24 Add the drawstring
18:33 Finished crochet beach cover up
If you enjoyed this crochet mesh tee top tutorial, please give the video a thumbs up, subscribe to my channel and let me know in the comments where you would place the drawstring — at the bottom or underneath the bust?
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*Subscribe*
*Webpage* divingduckscrochet.com
*ETSY* Diving Ducks Crochet
*Contact* ▶ contact@divingduckscrochet.com
*Please watch some of my other popular Crochet Tutorials*
*Fingerless Gloves* youtu.be/DsmdM51Gfws
*Braided Headband* youtu.be/cSWQqYjg9AU
*Bootie Slippers* youtu.be/VxeG4xInJu4
*Balaclava Hoodie* youtu.be/PUCCDhg46AI
*Balaclava Hoodie for men* youtu.be/RrPKGlCtjwA
*DISCLAIMER* In the video description it contains affiliate links, which means if you click on one of the product links, I'll receive a small commission. Support my channel and allows me to continue to make videos.
#crochettop #crochettutorial #beachcoverup
Learn how to crochet a stylish mesh tee top that can be worn as a regular summer top or as a beach cover up over swimwear. This easy crochet mesh top is light, breathable and perfect for summer, festivals, beach days and vacation outfits.
In this step-by-step crochet tutorial, I will show you how to make a versatile crochet beach cover up shirt from start to finish. We begin with the bottom of the top, then work a mix of double crochet rows and open mesh rows to create the light and airy texture.
This crochet top is made as one large piece with a front panel, a neck opening and a back panel. After that, the piece is folded and sewn together at the sides, leaving space for the arms. I also show you how to make an optional I-cord drawstring, which you can place at the bottom of the top or underneath the bust to change the shape and fit.
*This tutorial shows a size medium, but the full written pattern with more sizes is available here:*
My Website: https://rb.gy/8fyvc
ETSY: etsy.me/3mH3Q5x
*You can also find my crochet patterns here:*
Website: divingduckscrochet.com
Etsy: etsy.com/shop/DivingDucksCrochet
Ravelry: ravelry.com/designers/vibeke-kvistgaard
*Materials used:*
- 100% cotton yarn Sport weight yarn
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- 4 mm crochet hook for the I-cord
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
*In this tutorial you will learn:*
- How to crochet a mesh tee top
- How to crochet a beach cover up shirt
- How to make a crochet summer top
- How to crochet open mesh rows
- How to make a neck opening
- How to fold and sew the side seams
- How to leave space for the armholes
- How to make an optional I-cord drawstring
- How to style the top as a regular shirt or swimsuit cover up
*Chapters:*
00:00 Intro
00:44 Materials
01:12 Start the bottom chain
01:43 Row 1: Double crochet
03:01 Row 2: Open mesh row
06:22 Row 3: Double crochet row
07:44 Repeat the mesh pattern
09:23 Make the neck opening
10:49 Continue the back panel
11:19 Fold the top and shape the shirt
11:53 Sew the side seams
14:34 Make the optional I-cord drawstring
17:24 Add the drawstring
18:33 Finished crochet beach cover up
If you enjoyed this crochet mesh tee top tutorial, please give the video a thumbs up, subscribe to my channel and let me know in the comments where you would place the drawstring — at the bottom or underneath the bust?
*Join this channel to get access to perks:*
youtube.com/channel/UCa3Nxc9W_ctY_lkNBH1ObNw/join
*Subscribe*
*Webpage* divingduckscrochet.com
*ETSY* Diving Ducks Crochet
*Contact* ▶ contact@divingduckscrochet.com
*Please watch some of my other popular Crochet Tutorials*
*Fingerless Gloves* youtu.be/DsmdM51Gfws
*Braided Headband* youtu.be/cSWQqYjg9AU
*Bootie Slippers* youtu.be/VxeG4xInJu4
*Balaclava Hoodie* youtu.be/PUCCDhg46AI
*Balaclava Hoodie for men* youtu.be/RrPKGlCtjwA
*DISCLAIMER* In the video description it contains affiliate links, which means if you click on one of the product links, I'll receive a small commission. Support my channel and allows me to continue to make videos.
#crochettop #crochettutorial #beachcoverup
